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Medical School scientist wins Pew Scholarship

July 6, 2005

Jenny Gumperz, an assistant professor in the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, has been named a Pew Scholar in the Biomedical Sciences.

School of Business faculty members honored

July 6, 2005

Several members of the School of Business faculty have been recognized recently for their accomplishments.

State budget with more UW cuts sent to Doyle for consideration

July 6, 2005

A state budget that could inflict another $35 million in cuts to the University of Wisconsin System and requires non-union state workers to contribute 1.5 percent of their salary to their retirement accounts won approval in the Republican-run Legislature and now faces veto scrutiny by Democrat Gov. Jim Doyle.

New business startup program message sent to UW–Madison faculty and staff

July 1, 2005

New Business Start-Up Program Message Sent to UW–Madison Faculty and Staff

New guide lists UW–Madison as ‘college with a conscience’

June 30, 2005

Its 80 service-learning courses, prestigious awards to students who engage in community service, student-led service-to-the-community initiatives and the very presence of its Morgridge Center for Public Service have earned the University of Wisconsin–Madison a berth in the new guidebook "Colleges with a Conscience: 81 Great Schools with Outstanding Community Involvement."

My UW reaches new milestone

June 24, 2005

The My UW–Madison web portal continues to grow in popularity. As of June 2, the number of activated accounts surpassed 100,000. So far this year My UW has been used by over 60,000 members of the UW–Madison community.

Statement by Chancellor John D. Wiley regarding Dr. Paul Barrows

June 23, 2005

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has come under intense public scrutiny for decisions made in November 2004 regarding Dr. Paul Barrows, vice chancellor for student affairs, involving his leave of absence from that position and circumstances surrounding his leave.

Number theorist wins national teaching award

June 21, 2005

Ken Ono, a mathematician at UW–Madison, is one of seven scholars to receive today (June 21) the National Science Foundation (NSF) Director's Award for Distinguished Teaching Scholars during a ceremony here at the National Academy of Sciences.

Pros visit UW–Madison for sweet truth about candy

June 20, 2005

The 43rd annual Resident Course in Confectionary Technology for professionals run through June 24 on the UW–Madison campus.

New vet school oncologist offers cancer treatment options

June 20, 2005

Ruthanne Chun, a clinical veterinary oncologist who joined the staff this month of the School of Veterinary Medicine, is dedicated to finding new and better ways to treat animals with cancer.