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Photos: Campus responds to ruling in Tony Robinson case
More than 50 people gathered at the Multicultural Student Center (MSC) in the Red Gym to watch live news coverage of Dane County District… Read More
Five receive Classified Employee Recognition Awards
Chancellor Rebecca Blank honored five outstanding staff members with the 2015 Classified Employee Recognition Awards in a ceremony at Olin House Monday night. Read More
Brazilian beef industry moves to reduce its destruction of rain forests
Expansion of cattle pastures has led to the destruction of huge swaths of rain forest in Brazil, home to the world's largest herd of commercial beef cattle. But a new study led by the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Holly Gibbs shows that market-driven "zero deforestation agreements" have dramatically influenced the behavior of ranchers and the slaughterhouses to which they sell. Read More
OHR rolling out policy for new employee ‘onboarding’
As part of HR Design, UW–Madison is enhancing new employee onboarding efforts. Read More
Bochsler chosen to lead Veterinary Diagnostic Lab
Philip Bochsler, chief of pathology at the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (WVDL), has been selected as the lab’s next director. Bochsler will assume his new duties Monday, July 6. Read More
Berquam, Sims: Support students after Robinson decision
The following message is being sent to faculty and staff on May 12, 2015. Dear Deans, Chairs and Faculty:… Read More
Committee names finalists for education dean
Committee names finalists for education dean Read More
UW-Madison researchers helping to attract Kickapoo Valley tourists
The Kickapoo Valley is a picturesque area of western Wisconsin that attracts many visitors during the summer. But to improve economic development throughout this rural region, many residents and business owners want to lengthen the tourism season, and University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers are helping them make plans to do so. Read More
Top 15 of 2015
Every student’s journey to commencement is unique, but some of this year’s graduates have demonstrated extraordinary perseverance in obtaining a degree. Many have already jumpstarted their careers as entrepreneurs or cutting-edge researchers, and others have made a difference in their communities through outreach projects and public service. Read More
Traffic tips for commencement and move-out
Commencement and move-out at residence halls will make for a busy upcoming weekend on campus. Read More
Meet the Class of 2015
Smart. Caring. Innovative. Funny. The Class of 2015 has put its own twist on the Badger tradition of excellence. Get to know this memorable cohort. Read More
University Summer Forums invite community members to study chemistry, Chinese painting
The University of Wisconsin–Madison opens its doors to the community with the annual University Summer Forums from June through August. Offered free to the public, these four-week academic courses feature leading UW–Madison professors in an engaging classroom setting. Read More
Phi Beta Kappa inducts 129 new members
On Saturday, April 25 the Alpha Chapter of Wisconsin Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Wisconsin–Madison inducted 129 students into membership in a ceremony at Union South. Read More
Music-inspired startup helps public libraries share creative work
For most doctoral students, finishing the dissertation is an all-consuming task. But even as Kelly Hiser was wrapping up her thesis on early electronic musical instruments this past year, she was co-founding a company: Rabble, a digital platform where third-party music libraries can collect, license and exchange creative work within their communities. Read More
What’s cooking? A new campus chef
Most people try to get out of doing dishes. Not Paul Sprunger. Read More
Patrick Sims named vice provost and chief diversity officer
Patrick J. Sims, interim vice provost and chief diversity officer at the University of Wisconsin–Madison since 2013, has been named to the role on a permanent basis. Read More
Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity chapter terminated
The Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity chapter at UW–Madison has been terminated as a student organization for violations of Student Organization Code of Conduct policies. Read More