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Chancellor message to Japanese students, faculty, staff and alumni

March 12, 2011

Chancellor Martin sent the following message to Japanese students, faculty, staff and alumni on March 12. I can not tell you how deeply saddened…

Update: UW–Madison supporting Japan study abroad students

March 11, 2011

In the wake of the massive earthquake and tsunami, UW–Madison has confirmed the safety of all of its students studying in Japan.

UW-Madison experts available to media to discuss Japan quake, tsunami

March 11, 2011

Hundreds are confirmed dead and thousands without shelter or power after an earthquake of 8.9 magnitude, and resulting tsunami, near the Japanese island of Honshu.

Doing more with less: Efficient experiments for bacterial engineering

March 11, 2011

Shewanella oneidensis is a bacterium known for its ability to break down heavy metals and make them less soluble in groundwater. If scientists could engineer the organism in certain ways, it could be used in a variety of environmental and biofuel applications, such as microbial fuel cells.

UW-Madison’s reputation among top for world universities

March 11, 2011

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is among the world's top institutions when it comes to reputation for teaching and research, according to a new set of rankings from Times Higher Education.

UW-Madison student named PR Week Student of the Year

March 11, 2011

Chancellor defends public authority status for UW–Madison

March 11, 2011

Appearing before the UW System Board of Regents on Thursday, Chancellor Biddy Martin said restructuring UW–Madison as a public authority would give the university a chance to gain the flexibilities it needs to deal with looming budget cuts. After a vigorous discussion, regents voted to ask the governor to grant all system schools flexibilities, in a plan they call the Wisconsin Idea Partnership.

Rural counties lose population, Hispanic population increases nearly 75 percent

March 10, 2011

Wisconsin's population grew 6 percent during the last decade, including an almost 75 percent increase in the Hispanic population, Census 2010 figures released Thursday show.

New date set for animal research forum

March 10, 2011

In response to student requests, a talk by Charles Snowdon, University of Wisconsin–Madison psychology professor, entitled "The Cotton-top Tamarin: Research for Conservation and Understanding Human Behavior," has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 29. The talk had been set for spring break.

Aging rates, mortality gender gap similar across primates, study finds

March 10, 2011

Humans aren't the only ones who grow old gracefully, says a new study of primate aging patterns.

UW-Madison researcher’s Collaboration Award boosts cystic fibrosis research

March 10, 2011

The quality of life for children with cystic fibrosis has been improving over the years, in part through earlier diagnosis and clinical intervention.

Chancellor Martin statement on state Senate action

March 9, 2011

Chancellor Martin released the following statement Wednesday evening: “It is a sad day when polarization leads to a breakdown in the political process of the…

Campus open for work and class Thursday, Friday

March 9, 2011

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is planning normal class and work days Thursday and Friday, despite continuing tensions over the Legislature’s action on collective bargaining. The…

New council to improve response to violence on campus

March 9, 2011

Members of the End Violence on Campus (EVOC) initiative announce the creation of a new University of Wisconsin–Madison council, committed to developing coordinated strategies and procedures in response to sexual assault, dating violence and stalking.

Recent sighting: A hint of spring?

March 9, 2011

A colorful reminder of milder seasons to come, plant markers indicate a dormant bed of lilies at the Botany Gardens as a heavy, wet…

University quality at stake in budget discussion, chancellor says

March 9, 2011

TomoTherapy sold, but medical physics spinoffs continue to benefit Wisconsin

March 9, 2011

The announcement March 7 that TomoTherapy Inc., a Madison producer of sophisticated cancer treatment equipment, was sold to Accuray, a California maker of equipment for radiation surgery, spotlights the economic impact of the Department of Medical Physics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Stage set for visit by chemist, playwright Djerassi

March 9, 2011

University of Wisconsin–Madison alumnus Carl Djerassi - an award-winning chemist, novelist, playwright and art collector - will appear on campus Monday-Tuesday, March 28-29, as part of the yearlong celebration ILLUMINATE: UW–Madison Year of the Arts, the Arts Institute announced.

University quality at stake in budget discussion, chancellor says

March 8, 2011

A crowd of nearly 300 people packed a room at Grainger Hall on Wednesday to hear Chancellor Biddy Martin describe how UW–Madison will benefit from being restructured as a public authority as called for in the governor’s proposed budget.

UW-Madison committed to access and affordability, Chancellor Martin tells Faculty Senate

March 8, 2011

University officials are committed to preserving access and affordability for a UW–Madison education and will continue to step up efforts to provide financial aid under the New Badger Partnership, UW–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin told the Faculty Senate March 7.

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