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School of Nursing building to be named for Signe Skott Cooper

February 10, 2012

Signe Skott Cooper's generosity and lifelong commitment to the University of Wisconsin–Madison will be recognized when the university names the new School of Nursing building in her honor.

Section of Observatory Drive to close for utility project

February 10, 2012

The traditional spring and summer construction season on campus really hasn't begun yet, but Observatory Drive between Charter Street and Babcock Drive is expected to be closed to traffic from Tuesday, Feb. 14, to Friday, Feb. 25, due to a construction project near the Soils Building at 1525 Observatory Drive.

Forest and Hawks named 2012 Howard Hughes Medical Institute Faculty Fellows

February 10, 2012

Katrina Forest, professor of bacteriology, and John Hawks, associate chair of Anthropology, have been selected by the Institute for Biology Education as Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Faculty Fellows for 2012.

Two engineers named to national academy

February 9, 2012

The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) today (Feb. 9) announced it has named two UW–Madison engineers to its 2012 class of new members.

Ward issues statement on third Chadima allegation

February 9, 2012

Here is a statement issued today (Thursday, Feb. 9) by Interim Chancellor David Ward.

Ward: Advisory panels would strengthen campus relationships

February 9, 2012

Advisory committees consisting of regents and local stakeholders could help foster better communication between the UW System Board of Regents and local campuses, Interim Chancellor David Ward on Wednesday told the Legislative Task Force on UW Restructuring

Art graduate connects campus, schools with outreach endowment

February 9, 2012

Workshops supported by art graduate Helen Burish have strengthened the connection between area high school teachers and artists in the Department of Art at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Outstanding Women of Color Award nomination due April 18

February 9, 2012

The Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity is accepting nominations for the 2011-2012 UW–Madison’s Outstanding Women of Color Awards. The deadline for nominations is April 18.

Public database tracks legislative voting behavior

February 9, 2012

Several years ago, events in the state capitol left Jacob Stampen wondering about the health of Wisconsin’s political system.

Advanced Placement coursework continues to benefit college students

February 8, 2012

The College Board AP Report to the Nation shows that students who earn advanced placement credit in high school typically experience greater academic success in college, are better prepared for coursework, and are more likely to earn a college degree than their peers.

Peercy, longtime UW–Madison engineering dean, to retire

February 8, 2012

In 1999, first-year dean of the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Engineering Paul Peercy looked around at the other new kids - the undergraduate students - and wondered why more than half of them were not persisting into their second year as engineering majors.

Physics Department open house welcomes community

February 8, 2012

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Physics will throw open its doors from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, for its fifth annual Physics Fair.

Hunting could hurt genetic diversity of sandhill cranes, UW research suggests

February 8, 2012

As Wisconsin lawmakers debate whether to establish a hunting season for sandhill cranes, they may want to consider more than just the sheer number of birds, suggests a University of Wisconsin–Madison specialist in avian genetics.

Study shows calories drive earlier puberty

February 8, 2012

Environmental pollutants, eating habits, lack of exercise and genetic traits have all been raised as possible causes of earlier puberty onset in girls in recent years. Now we may now know why: It's the calories, as reported by Ei Terasawa, Joe Kurian, Ricki Colman and colleagues at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center.

UW-Madison named one of nation’s best values in higher education

February 7, 2012

The University of Wisconsin–Madison was named one of the nation's best values in higher education by the Princeton Review, ranking fifth among public colleges and universities.

Talks address access, affordability in higher education

February 7, 2012

In his Academy Evening talks titled "Keeping College Accessible: Charting a New Course for Higher Education," University of Arizona professor Gary Rhoades will provide a seasoned, national perspective on the key factors affecting college affordability, social stratification, and educational quality.

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Campus news Latest News

School of Nursing building to be named for Signe Skott Cooper

Section of Observatory Drive to close for utility project

Forest and Hawks named 2012 Howard Hughes Medical Institute Faculty Fellows

Two engineers named to national academy

Ward issues statement on third Chadima allegation

Ward: Advisory panels would strengthen campus relationships

Art graduate connects campus, schools with outreach endowment

Outstanding Women of Color Award nomination due April 18

Public database tracks legislative voting behavior

Advanced Placement coursework continues to benefit college students

Peercy, longtime UW–Madison engineering dean, to retire

Physics Department open house welcomes community

Hunting could hurt genetic diversity of sandhill cranes, UW research suggests

Study shows calories drive earlier puberty

UW-Madison named one of nation’s best values in higher education

Talks address access, affordability in higher education

Cycle for Sight raises funds for vision research

Sturgeon “thunder” has roots in biological process

Student Organization Fair shows off more than 300 groups on Feb. 8

Evolution’s oddities are focus of Darwin Day