Univeristy of Wisconsin Madison
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UW–Madison releases fall 2024 political activity guidelines
UW–Madison employees and students with questions about political campaign and public advocacy activities on campus can find answers at "Political activity and activism on campus: Guidelines for fall 2024."
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University awards eight projects under Reilly-Baldwin endowment
The Wisconsin Idea Endowment has awarded grants for 2024, continuing its mission of fostering collaborations that address diverse issues, from enhancing entrepreneurship resources for newcomers to co-designing lake research with tribal communities in northern Wisconsin.
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Chancellor Mnookin highlights UW-Madison's role at Wisconsin State Fair
Chancellor Mnookin, Wisconsin State Fair and Badgers everywhere
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University announces reappointment of two deans following five-year evaluations
Two deans reappointed after 5-year reviews
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Retreating tropical glaciers indicate broader impacts of global climate change
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and their collaborators have found that glaciers in the tropical Andes Mountains are now smaller than at any point since the end of the last ice age 11,700 years ago. This finding suggests that these high-altitude tropical ice fields may be the first to shrink beyond historical levels due to the warming global climate.
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University announces recipients for 2024-25 WARF named professorships
Thirty-two University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty members have been awarded fellowships from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research for 2024-25. The awardees represent the four research divisions on campus: arts and humanities, physical sciences, social sciences, and biological sciences.
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Search begins for vice provost for faculty and staff affairs
The Office of the Provost has initiated an internal campus search for the next vice provost for faculty and staff affairs. The position is currently held by Professor Beth Meyerand, who has accepted a new role as an associate dean in the Graduate School.
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UW-Madison appoints Dan Hooper new director of Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center
Dan Hooper, PhD, has been appointed as the new director of the Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center (WIPAC). He will commence his role on September 9 and will report to the Vice Chancellor for Research. Additionally, Hooper will hold a joint faculty appointment with the Department of Physics.
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UW-Madison's experiential learning bridges gap between academia and industry
The number of employers that appeared at a School of Computer, Data and Information Sciences career fair in 2022 shows their high level of interest in UW graduates. One way for employers to get a look at prospective future employees, and for students to get real-world experience, is to take part in experiential learning courses.
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New clinical trial explores innovative cell therapy for treating Parkinson's disease
People with Parkinson’s disease are receiving a new treatment in a clinical trial started after University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists demonstrated the safety and feasibility of the therapeutic delivery method in a study of non-human primates.
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UW–Madison experts offer insights during Paris 2024 Olympics
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games commence today, with events scheduled to continue until August 11. Experts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison are available to discuss various topics related to the competition.
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University of Wisconsin finalizes five-year contract extension with Athletic Director Chris McIntosh
University of Wisconsin–Madison Director of Athletics Chris McIntosh has signed a five-year contract extension to continue leading the Badgers until at least 2029.
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Search begins for next College of Engineering dean at UW–Madison
A search-and-screen committee has been appointed to identify and select candidates for the next Grainger Dean of the College of Engineering at UW–Madison. Paul Wilson, professor of nuclear engineering and engineering physics in the College of Engineering, is chairing the search committee.
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UW–Madison's Camp Randall Stadium introduces alcohol sales for 2024 season
Beginning with the football season home opener on Friday, Aug. 30, Wisconsin Athletics will begin selling alcoholic beverages in the general seating areas at Camp Randall Stadium. Athletics will offer beer, wine, and pre-packaged alcoholic products such as hard seltzers. Sales will also begin at the UW Field House, home to the Badger women’s volleyball and men’s wrestling teams.
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UW-Madison collaborates with tribal partners on Native American foodways initiative
University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers and a group of Tribal partners are launching a new project to support Native American food traditions and food sovereignty for Great Lakes Tribal Nations.
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Fire damages structures at West Madison Agricultural Research Station
At 6:23 p.m. on Friday, July 19, a fire was reported at the West Madison Agricultural Research Station located at 8502 Mineral Point Road in Verona, Wisconsin. The research station, affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison, specializes in agronomic and horticultural plant breeding and supports community outreach and student training. It also manages feed and manure for UW–Madison livestock.
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UW-Madison achieves first plasma milestone in fusion energy research
A fusion device at the University of Wisconsin–Madison generated plasma for the first time on Monday, signaling a significant step toward realizing a carbon-free energy source.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison to host public presentations for VC candidates
Four candidates for the vacant vice chancellor for university relations position at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will visit campus next week for public presentations.
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Prescribed burns aid ecological restoration efforts at UW-Madison's Biocore Prairie
At first glance, one might not guess that fire plays a crucial role in shaping the wild beauty of the Biocore Prairie at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Lakeshore Nature Preserve.
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UW celebrates anniversary with historical projects linking past with present innovations
Glassblower Tim Drier creates glass models of deep-sea creatures for UW–Madison. Aquatic invertebrates are often difficult to study when they are living, and some cannot even survive outside their deep-ocean habitats.