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New faculty focus: Anthony Cerulli
Anthony Cerulli's fascination with world religions began in high school and led him to texts as diverse as the Bhagavad Gita and the writings of Jack Kerouac. He came to UW–Madison because of its international renown in South Asian Studies. Read More
ESPN’s College GameDay returns to Bascom Hill
ESPN’s College GameDay visits Bascom Hill for Saturday’s historic matchup between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Ohio State Buckeyes. University officials want to make sure that the experience is safe, fun and enjoyable for everyone. Read More
Mentors sought for science-minded middle schoolers
UW-Madison’s Adult Role Models in Science (ARMS) is seeking campus volunteers to help Madison area middle school students learn about careers in science, how science works and why it is important in their daily lives. Read More
UW-Madison to launch online Master’s in clinical nutrition to meet growing demand
The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents has approved an online master of science degree with a focus on clinical nutrition, among the first of its kind in the U.S. Read More
Karen Strier is elected president of International Primatological Society
For the first time in its 52-year history, the International Primatological Society has elected a University of Wisconsin–Madison scientist as its president: Karen Strier, Vilas Research Professor and Irven DeVore Professor of Anthropology. Read More
UW-Madison introduces new jobs site
On Monday, UW–Madison launched a new employment website, jobs.wisc.edu, offering a new look for applicants to the university’s job openings and a new system for those managing recruitment and selection. Read More
UW-Madison students hospitalized with meningitis
Two UW–Madison students were hospitalized with meningococcal disease this week, with one case being identified as serogroup B. Both students are currently recovering. Read More
Debate experts available from UW–Madison
The following University of Wisconsin–Madison experts are available to speak with reporters covering the upcoming presidential debates. The second of three debates is scheduled for… Read More
The do’s & don’ts of Interdepartmental (Campus) Mail
Interdepartmental Mail, also known as Campus Mail, is a service that specializes in delivering mail to buildings on campus. It’s best known for… Read More
Wisconsin School of Business MBA Programs first in country to receive STEM designation
Two specialized MBA programs that are part of the Wisconsin Full-Time MBA Program at the Wisconsin School of Business of the University of Wisconsin–Madison have become the first MBA programs in the country to receive a CIP code (Classification of Instructional Programs) with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) designation from the United States Department of Homeland Security. Read More
OVCRGE welcomes Research and Sponsored Programs
The move formally recognizes the need to more closely align research administration with research infrastructure at UW–Madison. Read More
Hilldale lecture draws noted astrophysicist with climate message
Frank Shu, who has done pioneering research in astronomy on planetary disks, the origin of meteorites and the evolution of stars, will talk about reversing climate change. Read More
New faculty focus: Michelle Schwarze
Michelle Schwarze, Jack Miller Center Assistant Professor of Political Science • Hometown: Los Angeles • Educational/professional background: B.A. in political science and philosophy,… Read More
Finalists for chief human resources officer named
The chief human resources officer provides leadership, policy direction and management oversight for all HR services for UW–Madison faculty and staff. Read More
New endowed chair honors developmental biologist Phil Newmark
Phil Newmark, a developmental biologist studying the mysteries of how the body regenerates damaged tissue, has started serving as the first recipient of the Burnell R. Roberts Chair in Regenerative Biology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Wisconsin Innocence Project client freed after serving 24 years for wrongful conviction
UW-Madison law Professor Keith Findley and a team of law students from the Wisconsin Innocence Project worked on the case of Daryl Dwayne Holloway. Read More
‘Bring It to the Table’ filmmaker Julie Winokur to visit UW–Madison
For many Americans, politics is one of few topics we refuse to discuss. Julie Winokur is trying to change that. Read More
1916 fire changed the face of Bascom
One hundred years ago, Bascom Hall underwent a momentous change. The imposing dome that once topped the building burned on Oct. 10, 1916. Fortunately, the rest of the structure was spared and Bascom has survived looking pretty much the same for the century since. But go back further and you'll see some striking differences. This gallery of Bascom Hall images reveals how much the iconic landmark has evolved over the years before, during and after the fire. Read More
UW-Madison terminates Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity chapter
The Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity chapter at UW–Madison has been terminated as a student organization for violations of Student Organization Code of Conduct policies. Read More
Tickets available for ‘Go Big Read’ Wednesday
MADISON – Free tickets are available to the public starting Wednesday, Oct. 5 for this year’s Go Big Read Event featuring author Matthew Desmond. Read More