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Joanna Wang named program executive for Administrative Transformation Program
With 20 years of success in project management, process improvement, IT operations and enterprise resource planning, Wang joins the multi-year initiative to modernize UW human resources, finance and research administration.
Mysterious ‘blue lurker’ stars likely got a spin boost by absorbing their partners
The stars, discovered a few years ago, were spinning far too quickly given their age. Nicknamed “blue lurkers,” they hid for decades within clusters of other stars.
Balancing personal and community risk with the omicron variant
Devlin Cole of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health says, "Wear a mask, get vaccinated and boosted … you can still go out and do the things you want to do, but it’s going to take a bit more planning."
Poll takes Wisconsin’s temperature on policy in leadup to 2022 elections
The poll finds residents divided along party lines on issues like climate change and government regulation but generally in agreement on others, such as concerns about healthcare and retirement savings.
Boosting one gene in the brain’s helper cells slows Alzheimer’s progression in mice
High activity of the gene, Nrf2, slowed cognitive and physical decline in the mice and reduced the accumulation of sticky proteins in their brains, all key markers of the disease in humans.
Campus COVID-19 Update: Masking order, preparations for spring semester; upgraded masks available
Campus leaders are taking several actions to provide students the best possible educational experience, fulfill our research and service missions and look out for the health and safety of our community. We are closely monitoring the public health situation and consulting with medical experts as we work on plans to continue in-person instruction, events and other activities for the spring semester beginning Jan. 25.
New way to alter DNA, affect health circumvents gut bacteria
A study by Wisconsin Institute for Discovery researchers challenges long-held beliefs, with potential implications for physiological processes and diseases such as propionic acidemia, autism spectrum disorder and Alzheimer’s disease.
Statement of UW–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank on UW System President Tommy Thompson’s resignation
“He has been an extraordinary advocate for our students, faculty and staff over these past 18 months, as he has been for the state of Wisconsin over his many decades of public service," Chancellor Blank said.
From PHMDC: What to do if you test positive for COVID-19
Due to the highly infectious omicron variant, an unprecedented number of new cases are being confirmed every day in Dane County right now. PHMDC shares some guidance for what to do if you test positive.
Video games teach balance, reduce symptoms in autistic adolescents
Waisman Center researchers hope to identify outcomes of balance training that will be meaningful to autistic adolescents and contribute to their quality of life.
COVID questions: What’s the difference in the tests?
What is the difference between antibody, antigen, and PCR testing? Should my 12-year-old get a pediatric or adult dose?
UW-Madison earns Best Universities for Commuters designation
The Center for Urban Transportation Research is recognizing UW–Madison as “one of the top universities in the nation offering high-level commuter benefits to employees and students," such as discounted bus passes, carpooling and reduced-rate BCycle memberships.
Life could be thriving in the clouds of Venus
For more than a century, scientists have pondered this question. Now, there is renewed interest in Venus as a place that could support living organisms.
Submit a nomination for the Administrative Improvement Award
The award recognizes outstanding work in process redesign/development or customer service that has resulted in improved efficiency, new revenue channels, cost or time savings, improved service delivery, or other benefits.
Campus community invited to chancellor search listening sessions
“The input of campus stakeholders is extremely important to the search process, and will carry a lot of weight as the committee meets with candidates and deliberates on this decision,” says Regent Vice President Karen Walsh.
Snow fun
With snow on the ground and school on break (for some), now is the perfect time to frolic outdoors.
Campus COVID update: Reminder on childcare flexibilities
Read this message in: Español Hmoob བོད་སྐད Tibetan 中文 Chinese नेपाली Nepali To our UW–Madison employees, Yesterday, Dec. 30, Madison…
New CDC guidance for isolation and quarantine
New guidance calls for those who test positive for COVID-19 to isolate at home for at least 5 days and wear a mask when around others for an additional 5 days.
Grant provides lifesaving pet cancer treatments at UW School of Veterinary Medicine
“With all the strides being made in the veterinary oncology field increasing treatment options for pets, our goal is to make these lifesaving treatments available to more pets and their pet parents.”
How does a spider weave its web?
Integrative Biology Professor Prashant Sharma’s lab studies spiders and their ancestors to ask questions about how their unique forms, such as spinnerets, came about.