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Nasia Safdar becomes associate dean for clinical trials
Safdar, a professor in the School of Medicine and Public Health and infectious disease specialist at UW Health, will work to create the most efficient and user-friendly environment for clinical trials. Read More
Faculty and staff ‘critical compensation’ programs to return
The "critical compensation programs" will include a lump-sum bonus program for employees who have made exceptional contributions, and a discretionary compensation fund and faculty block grant. Read More
Annual benefits enrollment adapts to the times with a mix of virtual and in-person events
The Employee Resource Fair, Oct. 5 at Union South, is an in-person option, but with some limitations to maintain health and safety. Representatives of approximately 30 campus resources for employees will be on hand. Read More
Library Collections Enhancement Initiative seeks new proposals
The initiative builds on the strengths of existing library holdings, while also expanding campus research capacities with critical and emerging collections needs. Read More
Blank to be honored by Posse Foundation at annual gala
Chancellor Rebecca Blank will be honored as a “Posse Star” for making UW–Madison a place where Posse Scholars can thrive. Posse’s goal is to "build a leadership network that better represents the country’s rich diversity." Read More
As live music returns to Hamel Music Center, students and faculty reflect
“When you play in front of a live audience you get energy back from the audience. The performance carries so much more meaning when you can tell that you’re affecting people.” Read More
Madison College and UW–Madison School of Education to sign transfer agreement
Madison College students preparing to become elementary or special education teachers will have a direct pipeline to the UW–Madison School of Education with the agreement that guarantees admission for students who meet the requirements. Read More
Go Big Read author event with Yaa Gyasi scheduled
Gyasi, whose book “Transcendent Kingdom” uses fiction to explore the very real issues of race, immigration, science, faith and family, will speak Nov. 3 at Memorial Union’s Shannon Hall. Read More
Record-setting freshman class maintains UW–Madison’s commitment to Wisconsin families
This year’s freshman class at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is the largest in the institution’s history and includes the most Wisconsin residents of any freshman class in the last 20 years. Read More
300 interviews: Ajay Sethi’s pandemic pivot
When COVID-19 hit, Sethi's expertise made him a frequent source for national and local news media. At the same time, he was continuing to teach his unexpectedly timely course "Conspiracies in Public Health." Read More
As schools reopen, Oregon virus surveillance project helps families navigate complex time
UW–Madison researchers are helping schools and families in the Wisconsin village navigate COVID-19 and other illnesses as in-person instruction resumes. Read More
Sept. 23 employee message: Is it COVID-19 or a cold?
Chances are you or someone you know has had a cough, runny nose or other symptoms recently and wondered, is it COVID-19? The answer: not necessarily. Fall is when many kinds of respiratory viruses are active. But don’t let your guard down. Read More
Breast cancer researchers learn how to teach an old drug new tricks to help patients
UW researchers have uncovered a key feature of breast cancers that renders them either vulnerable or resistant to paclitaxel treatment, which could help identify which patients are most likely to see success. Read More
UW aging researchers to expand ‘Elder Tree’ web platform to smart devices
Elder Tree supports older adults who wish to remain in their homes. Now, because not everyone can use a computer easily, it will be adapted for smart speakers and smart displays. Read More
Metastatic prostate cancer comes in two forms, which could guide treatment
The two subtypes respond differently — information that could one day help physicians match patients with the therapies best suited to their disease. Read More
Ulness goes full circle with dairy judging
Angie Ulness, a UW–Madison dairy science graduate, will coach a team at the National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest at the World Dairy Expo that includes her daughter, Clarissa, one of her team’s competitors. Read More
Four prominent Ho-Chunk alumni to address campus on significance of treaties
The panel discussion, featuring four alumni of the UW Law School who are experts on treaty issues, will be the marquee event for Treaty Day 2021, an annual campus commemoration. Read More
UW–Madison 13th among public universities in Wall Street Journal rankings
The rankings are based on 15 key indicators that assess colleges in four areas: outcomes, resources, engagement and environment. Read More
‘Innovate Week’ to showcase tools and resources
The series of events Oct. 4-8 will give faculty and staff opportunities to meet fellow entrepreneurs, connect with programs, trainings and resources, and learn about entrepreneurship contests. Read More
Resilience: How COVID-19 challenged the scientific world
Researchers at the Morgridge Institute for Research and the University of Wisconsin–Madison reflect on what has collectively happened when the COVID-19 pandemic hit and how it impacted their science. Read More