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Big Ten Network series to air

January 4, 2012

The Big Ten Network will debut "Impact the World," a powerful new original series that shifts the focus from the playing fields to the world stage, beginning Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 8:30 p.m. (CST).

H. Edwin Young, former chancellor, dies at 94

January 3, 2012

Hugh Edwin Young, who served as chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison during the tumultuous Vietnam War era, died on Monday, Jan. 2 in Madison. He was 94.

UW–Madison named a top value by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance

January 3, 2012

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has once again been named one of the best values among public universities by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance.

Despite Rose Bowl loss, Badger spirit shines through

January 3, 2012

Badger fans turned much of Rose Bowl Stadium red and jumped around enough to get the joint swaying in a breathtaking night of football that saw both Wisconsin and Oregon shatter records and put on a show to remember.

Election experts available to answer media questions

January 2, 2012

University Communications at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is offering an online election experts list that features faculty members from a range of disciplines available to provide analysis during the 2012 presidential campaign and recall efforts in Wisconsin.

UW smashes licensing record, generates additional financial aid

December 30, 2011

Two consecutive Rose Bowl appearances have been very good for the Wisconsin Badgers football program. But the recent run of on-field success is also benefiting students in campus classrooms and libraries.

Pilot project helps Latino and Latina families overcome the effects of parental depression

December 29, 2011

The effects of parental depression on a child can be many, varied and deeply rooted.

Law professor Jane Larson dies

December 28, 2011

The University of Wisconsin Law School is deeply saddened by the loss of Professor Jane Larson, Voss-Bascom Professor of Law, who passed away unexpectedly from natural causes at her home in Madison last week.

Media advisory/Rose Bowl events and contacts

December 28, 2011

To help journalists planning coverage of the Badgers at the 98th Rose Bowl game on Monday, Jan. 2, this advisory provides a summary of some…

New ad highlights UW–Madison ideas that have transformed the world

December 28, 2011

University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni will find one more reason to be proud alumni during the Jan. 2 broadcast of the Rose Bowl game: a new commercial featuring some of their alma mater’s greatest contributions to the world.

School of Music hosts ‘Double Reed Day’ on Jan. 14

December 28, 2011

Each year, something a little out of the ordinary happens at the School of Music to launch the new year when oboists and bassoonists from miles around gather to enjoy an afternoon and evening devoted to the practice and performance of their instruments.

Celebrities give HEADRUSH a boost

December 27, 2011

What do Scarlett Johansson, Gerard Butler, Justin Timberlake and Eva Longoria all have in common? Along with other celebrities, they each recently posed for a new book to benefit "HEADRUSH," a brain cancer research fund at the UW Carbone Cancer Center.

University website follows the Badgers’ return to Pasadena

December 27, 2011

An interactive website will follow the Badger faithful as they head to southern California for the 2012 Rose Bowl - and connect with those who cheer the Badgers at home, wherever they are.

Campus projects OK’d by Building Commission

December 27, 2011

A number of University of Wisconsin–Madison projects were approved by the Wisconsin State Building Commission at its Dec. 21 meeting.

Deep freeze has yet to hit Madison lakes

December 27, 2011

Wide swaths of lawn aren’t the only odd sight on campus this late in December. There is still all kinds of open water on either side of Madison’s isthmus, as ice has yet to take hold on lakes Mendota or Monona.

Four receive honors from American Physical Society

December 27, 2011

Four University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers are among 240 newly named fellows of the American Physical Society, an honor bestowed upon no more than half of one percent of the professional society’s membership.

Biomolecular chemist Paul J. Bertics dies at 55

December 26, 2011

Biomolecular chemist Paul J. Bertics, a member of the School of Medicine and Public Health faculty, died unexpectedly at home on Thursday, Dec. 22 at age 55.

UW–Madison professors team up for milk quality

December 23, 2011

Rose Bowl-bound Badgers and Ducks fans team up for service project

December 23, 2011

Before competing in the 2012 Rose Bowl, fans, students, alumni and family members from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the University of Oregon will be on the same team for a New Year’s Day community service project.

Go Big Read invites works of art and creative writing inspired by ‘Enrique’s Journey’

December 22, 2011

“Enrique’s Journey,“ this year’s Go Big Read selection, sparked discussion and reflection across campus and the greater community. Now the book by Pulitzer Prize-wining author Sonia Nazario, will serve as an inspiration for works of art readers from UW–Madison and across Dane County create during the long winter break.

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