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Talking to doctors: Never simple, but getting tougher: Could this help?

September 14, 2017

UW-Madison professor of family medicine Paul Smith is leading the development and testing of Care Talks to help people improve communication with the medical system.

Summer school

September 14, 2017

A school of koi gathers around the bridge over the Pond Garden of Allen Centennial Garden on the west side of the UW–Madison campus on a brilliant late summer day. Local weather forecasts call for high temperatures in or near the 80s through the first day of fall, Sept. 22.

UW–Madison’s D2P Igniter program seeks next round of entrepreneurs

September 14, 2017

Igniter has helped in the creation of 17 startup companies based on UW–Madison discoveries over the past three years.

Results of Wiscopinion poll on online binging

September 13, 2017

Here are the results of last week’s Wiscopinion poll:…

Best views on and around UW–Madison’s campus

September 13, 2017

Birds soar across the sky and boats sail across Lake Mendota on Aug. 23, 2017. Emily Hamer With two lakes, scenic…

UW-Madison course examines natural disasters

September 13, 2017

When Harold Tobin was planning the course on "Natural Hazards and Disasters" last spring, he could not know that hurricanes and wildfires would own the news cycle this semester.

Learn about 250 UW-approved study abroad programs at fair on Sept. 13

September 12, 2017

Start planning your study abroad adventure at the Study Abroad Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 13 in Union South. The Study Abroad Fair is your one-stop…

Brand New Badger: Student race car driver looks to use racing skills on campus

September 12, 2017

Incoming freshman Tazio Stefanelli has been racing for the past seven years and hopes to apply his knowledge at UW.

New Faculty Focus: Yi Wang

September 12, 2017

Q&A     Title: UW–Madison assistant professor of horticulture and a UW-Extension potato and vegetable sustainable production specialist What is your educational/professional background? I…

Fire in a crowded theater? Nitrate film is crumbling as experts strive to salvage the past

September 12, 2017

The effort combined chemical analysis of nitrate film, review of historical literature on it, and information from professionals who have handled, stored and shipped it.

Sykes will discuss ‘Conservatism in the Age of Trump’

September 12, 2017

Author and former radio talk show host Charlie Sykes will visit UW­–Madison as part of the Wisconsin Writer in Residence program.

UW2020: WARF Discovery Initiative seeking Round 4 proposals

September 12, 2017

Early recipients of UW2020 funding, from the School of Music to the School of Medicine and Public Health and beyond, have assembled interdisciplinary teams to address their research questions and have attracted outside funding with initial support from the program.

New Faculty Focus: Alicia Lee

September 12, 2017

Alicia Lee is an associate professor of clarinet.

Noted educator, scientist and entrepreneur Mark Cook dies at 61

September 10, 2017

“His work embodied the Wisconsin Idea, seeking advances and solutions in the areas of health and agriculture," says a colleague. "He was also a man of integrity, who felt a deep sense of service and commitment."

Shelter Medicine, WVDL assist Dane County shelter with dog illness

September 9, 2017

“The shelter was on top of this very quickly,” says clinical assistant professor Sandra Newbury, who has been leading the response.

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan speaks

September 8, 2017

Associate Justice Elena Kagan of the U.S. Supreme Court shares insights on her life in the law Friday at the Memorial Union’s Shannon Hall.