University of Wisconsin researchers Sushmita Roy and Erika Da-Inn Lee have developed a new computational tool that maps changes in the genome, ultimately helping researchers see DNA’s 3D organization and link it to phenetic disturbances in disease and normal processes, according to Roy and Lee’s study.
Faculty on the university committee discussed challenges to student wellbeing this academic year amidst executive orders and changing student involvement in a meeting at Bascom Hall Monday.
The camps, run through the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Center for Climatic Research, have drawn middle and high school students from more than 35 communities across Wisconsin and Illinois since 2022. With sensory-friendly, nature-based activities ranging from NASA citizen science projects to outdoor exploration, the programs aim to foster neurodiversity and encourage students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math.
UW-Stevens Point at Wausau is relocating to Northcentral Technical College beginning next fall, the latest Universities of Wisconsin branch campus to face significant changes or closure since 2022.
University of Wisconsin-Madison officials are planning to renovate one of the university’s oldest and most historic buildings in 2027. Science Hall — built in 1887 — will undergo a renovation to upgrade its interior and add a rear common space.
UW Health explained Wednesday the virtual nursing program was introduced in July of 2024 to help lower the new-to-practice nursing turnover rate.
Before the implementation of the program, UW Health said new-to-practice NICU nurses had a 38% turnover rate between 2021 and 2023.
The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs opened its lottery for veterans and active service members to receive up to two free tickets to the Wisconsin Badgers’ Salute to Veterans football game on Nov. 8 vs. the Washington Huskies.
Almost exactly a year before being assassinated at Utah Valley University, Charlie Kirk visited Library Mall on UW-Madison’s campus.
Starting Wednesday and continuing through Thursday, BadgersVote Coalition, an initiative by the University of Wisconsin, is hosting a voter registration event on the first floor of Gordon Dining and Event Center, according to BadgersVote. For students planning to vote in Wisconsin, they can register at this event with an election official trained by the Madison City Clerk’s Office.
Kirk visited UW–Madison last year, where he drew both supporters and protesters during a campus speaking event.
In the wake of his death, the university issued a statement emphasizing the importance of open dialogue and security.
