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Study: Natural supplement may reduce common-cold duration by only half a day

December 20, 2010

An over-the-counter herbal treatment believed to have medicinal benefits has minimal impact in relieving the common cold, according to research by the University of…

UW-Madison receives grant to support humanities

December 20, 2010

An extraordinary public-private partnership will allow the University of Wisconsin–Madison to enhance education and research in the humanities. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded the university a $10 million grant as part of an effort to preserve and enhance the humanities at public research universities that have records of scholarly and educational excellence.

Chancellor Martin’s remarks at humanities grant announcement

December 20, 2010

These are the remarks made by Chancellor Biddy Martin at the announcement of the Mellon Foundation grant benefiting the humanities at the University of Wisconin-Madison:…

World’s largest neutrino observatory completed at South Pole

December 17, 2010

Culminating a decade of planning, innovation and testing, construction of the world's largest neutrino observatory was successfully completed today.

Media advisory: Mid-year commencement coverage

December 17, 2010

12/17/10 TO: MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES FROM: LIZ BEYLER, (608) 263-1986, lbkraak@wisc.edu RE: MEDIA ADVISORY/MID-YEAR COMMENCEMENT COVERAGE Credentials for reporters and photographers covering winter commencement…

Badgers’ Rose Bowl run praised on the floor of Congress

December 17, 2010

The 11-1 season that propelled the Wisconsin Badgers to a berth in the 2011 Rose Bowl won the praise of U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin during…

Dec. 21 total lunar eclipse and UW Space Place eclipse party planned

December 17, 2010

Clear skies permitting, an extraordinary lunar eclipse will be visible from Wisconsin in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Dec. 21.

Poster helps keep doors to learning open

December 17, 2010

Camp Randall's shaded archway, a bannered Bascom Hall and the ivy-clung portico of the Carillon are three of the photographs gracing a new poster on sale at the University of Wisconsin–Madison starting today (Dec. 17), with all proceeds benefiting need-based scholarships.

Academic staff create committee to oppose unit clarification

December 16, 2010

Academic staff members are needed on a committee leading efforts against unit clarification. The Academic Staff Executive Committee (ASEC) approved a new ad hoc…

100-year study mirrors U.S. history of concrete

December 16, 2010

Almost since the beginning of recorded history, people have used concrete substances in everything from infrastructure to artwork.

Satellites give an eagle eye on thunderstorms

December 15, 2010

It's one of the more frustrating parts of summer. You check the weather forecast, see nothing dramatic, and go hiking or biking. Then, four hours later, a thunderstorm appears out of nowhere and ruins your afternoon.

State smoking ban has improved indoor air quality by more than 90 percent, study finds

December 14, 2010

Older people with severe asthma need higher H1N1 vaccine dose

December 14, 2010

University Health Services initiates mental health case-management program

December 14, 2010

Counseling and Consultation Services has created a new case-management program to serve students with complex mental health and social support needs.

Study finds prayer can help handle harmful emotions

December 14, 2010

Those who choose to pray find personalized comfort during hard times, according to a University of Wisconsin–Madison sociologist.

Patient language assessed in UW–Madison talk

December 14, 2010

The expression of illness in the digital age, and the impact of patient language on health information systems, will be explored by Catherine Arnott…

Prevent theft over winter break

December 14, 2010

Theft is one of the most common crimes on the UW–Madison campus. As students head home for winter break, there are several easy steps you…

UW seeks high court review of Badger Catholic decision

December 13, 2010

The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a federal appeals court ruling that required UW–Madison to fund religious worship activities.

Sources for journalists: Looking back on 2010 and ahead to 2011

December 13, 2010

It was a year that brought the BP oil spill, continued U.S. involvement in Afghanistan, the emergence of the Tea Party, further expansion of social media and Wikileaks.

Engineering students compete with unique inventions

December 13, 2010

A pedal-powered riding lawn mower, a green garbage disposal, an attachment for wheelchairs that increases traction in slick conditions: These, and others, are the designs that circulate inside engineering students' minds.

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