The honorees are legendary musician Steve Miller, a 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and pioneering scientist Thomas Brock, whose research helped usher in modern molecular biology.
Steve Miller receives honorary UW degree
NBC-15
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Watt gives inspirational commencement speech at UW-Madison graduation
NBC-15
The Waukesha, Wisconsin native attended UW-Madison from 2008-10. He left school a year early to enter the NFL Draft where he was selected No. 11 overall to the Houston Texans.
UW-Madison Class of 2019 celebrates spring commencement
NBC-15
“I’ve been on the verge of tears for the whole ceremony,” said Leah Johnson, a new graduate. “I can’t wait to start my life. I’m relieved, I’m just, I’m just happy and sad.”
J.J. Watt visits children’s hospital after UW commencement
NBC-15
After former Wisconsin Badger football player J.J. Watt gave an inspirational commencement speech at the UW-Madison graduation on Saturday, he made a surprise appearance. The NFL star visited the American Family Children’s Hospital in the afternoon. Watt took a picture with a friend upon his arrival, as the intimidating lineman shared a wholesome moment with baby Grayson Maynard.
Former Sen. Kohl donates $10 million to UW
NBC-15
Former U.S. Senator of Wisconsin Herb Kohl donated $10 million from Herb Kohl Philanthropies to the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s La Follette School of Public Affairs on Sunday afternoon.
Rock musician Steve Miller receives honorary degree at UW
WKOW-TV 27
Rock musician Steve Miller received an honorary degree from UW Madison on Friday. Spring commencement ceremonies were held at the Kohl Center Friday for PhD, Master of Fine Arts and medical degree recipients at UW Madison.
Over 45,000 present at UW commencement ceremony Saturday
WKOW-TV 27
UW-Madison’s spring commencement ceremony at Camp Randall Stadium drew in a crowd of 45,300 including graduates according to a university spokesperson.
More than 7,000 students participate in graduation at Camp Randall with speaker JJ Watt
WISC-TV 3
Former Badger, current NFL player and longtime philanthropist JJ Watt was the keynote speaker at the event, which was packed with a crowd of 45,300 people. He opened his speech with a relatable comment about Spotted Cow.
Mother, daughter graduate from UW Madison with bachelor’s, master’s degrees
WISC-TV 3
Shelby and Stephanie Brandsma, of Beaver Dam, earned a master’s and bachelor’s degree, respectively, from the School of Social Work.
Herb Kohl donates $10M to UW-Madison’s public affairs program
WISC-TV 3
Former U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl and the University of Wisconsin-Madison announced this week that Kohl will be donating millions of dollars to a UW program.
JJ Watt visits children’s hospital in Madison
WISC-TV 3
After delivering the commencement speech to tens of thousands of people at Camp Randall Saturday, former Badger football player J.J. Watt visited a Madison hospital, signing footballs and spreading smiles.
J.J. Watt encourages UW graduates to follow their dreams
Badger Herald
Watt shared four life lessons as keynote commencement speaker.
DoIT unveils redesign as business strategy evolves
Daily Cardinal
All three UW DoIT tech store locations will be permanently closed as they try to adjust to the growing technology retails environment on June 28.
Badgers’ Olli Hoare, Amy Davis get silver medals at Big Ten outdoor championships
Silver and bronze were the medal colors on the final day for the University of Wisconsin track teams at the Big Ten Conference outdoor championships Sunday in Iowa City, Iowa.
Wisconsin Historical Society museum seeks to ‘wow’
Wisconsin State Journal
The facility will offer new opportunities to showcase a film collection held in partnership with the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research at the University of Wisconsin that’s one of the largest Hollywood archives in the world.
UW-Madison picks insider for provost position
Wisconsin State Journal
Scholz, who will be the chief academic officer of the university and the second-ranking deputy under Chancellor Rebecca Blank, said in a campus announcement that he is “grateful and honored” to be selected.
Chelf, Paulanne
Paulanne found the perfect outlet for her outgoing personality, keen scientific mind, and attention to detail at WARF (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation). She passed the Patent Bar and worked at WARF as an intellectual property manager until the time of her death.
Wisconsin’s new hemp industry blooms; will marijuana be far behind?
Wisconsin’s climate and farming industry make it an ideal environment for growing hemp, according to Irwin Goldman, professor and chairman of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Horticulture.
A UW-Madison diploma, 16 years after dropping out of Madison West High School
Wisconsin State Journal
More than a decade after dropping out of Madison West High School, and after a series of starts and stops in his pursuit of a college degree, Jackson, 33, will graduate from UW-Madison.
Video: J.J. Watt surprises UW-Madison student athlete graduates
Madison.com
Former Badger defensive lineman addresses student athletes.
Doyle, John F.
As Chief of Dentistry, he was the first full time hospital dentist at UW Hospital and Medical School—Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, focusing on facial trauma, facial pain, and general dentistry.
Dreams can have unexpected paths, J.J. Watt tells UW-Madison graduates
Wisconsin State Journal
As a walk-on football player at UW-Madison who became a star defensive lineman and now plays for the Houston Texans, J.J. Watt offered lessons on pursuing dreams at the university’s spring commencement Saturday.
Legislation would pour millions into dairy research
Wisconsin State Journal
The Wisconsin dairy industry, challenged in numerous ways, remains an inescapable presence in the state — from the remaining number of small family farms dotting the landscape from county to county to the sprawling mega-farms housing thousands of cows.
New CEO for Cellular Logistics, Madison heart repair startup
Wisconsin State Journal
Cellular Logistics’ Tandem HF technology, discovered by chief science officer Eric Schmuck in the research labs of cardiologist Amish Raval at the UW-Madison, is based on combining a framework of proteins derived from cardiac fibroblasts — a certain type of heart cell — with cardiomyocytes, or heart muscle stem cells.
Herb Kohl donates $10 million to UW-Madison’s public outreach efforts
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Former U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl made a $10 million donation to the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s La Follette School of Public Affairs.
Former Senator Kohl gives $10 million to UW’s school of public affairs
Wisconsin State Journal
Former U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl’s foundation announced Sunday a $10 million donation to UW-Madison’s La Follette School of Public Affairs — the largest gift in the school’s history.
With NCAA invitation, Jordan Hahn approaches finish of record-setting Wisconsin Badgers golf career
Wisconsin State Journal
For nearly eight years, University of Wisconsin men’s golf coach Michael Burcin has seen something special in Jordan Hahn.
Wisconsin Badgers’ Nicole Shanahan selected for Big Ten team bound for Japan
Wisconsin State Journal
Nicole Shanahan, a junior-to-be with the University of Wisconsin volleyball team, has been selected to be a member of the Big Ten Conference team that will tour Japan from June 14-26.
UW Whitewater program partners students with local senior center
NBC-15
Students at UW Whitewater are getting the chance to learn from the elderly through a program at their college. Fairhaven Senior Services has partnered their residents with UW Whitewater students to make dog biscuits for nearly five years.
SHINE takes major step forward with Janesville production facility
WKOW-TV 27
“Construction of the Janesville production facility is a critical step toward establishing a reliableglobal supply of life-saving diagnostic and therapeutic isotopes for patients around the world,”said Greg Piefer, SHINE founder and CEO.
UW’s Institute for Research on Poverty joins nework to fight opioid addiction
Capital Times
The opioid epidemic is such a massive problem, it would probably be impossible to tackle without a collaborative solution, said Barbara Wolfe, professor emerita of population health sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Madison School District plays the ‘long game’ in training students to become teachers
Wisconsin State Journal
The joint effort by the Madison School District and UW-Madison School of Education is part of a larger collaboration between the organizations, known as Forward Madison, that also includes new teacher mentoring, principal coaching, a student-teacher component and an effort to fully certify special-education teachers.
UW students win Goldwater scholarships for excellence in the sciences
Wisconsin State Journal
Juniors Ryan Brown, Claire Evensen and Luquant Singh are three of 496 undergraduates around the country to receive Goldwater scholarships, out of 1,223 sophomores and juniors nominated.
Weather looks good for UW graduation this weekend
Wisconsin State Journal
If you are heading to Camp Randall Stadium for the UW-Madison commencement Saturday, the weather couldn’t be better.
Friday Morning Sprint
WISC-TV 3
The University of Wisconsin Madison is hosting its spring commencement this weekend.
Donald Hayes finishes the job – gets his degree
WISC-TV 3
More than a decade after his retirement from football, Hayes returned to Madison to complete his degree in Afro-American Studies.
SHINE Medical Technologies breaks ground on first medical isotope facility in Janesville
WISC-TV 3
Piefer, a Wisconsin native and UW-Madison graduate, said he hadn’t considered Janesville as a potential home until the city made an offer for SHINE to come there.
Katie Couric, Russell Wilson and Steven Levitan: Watch over 10 years of UW commencement speakers
Madison.com
A collection of commencement videos.
Things you’ll need to consider if you plan to drive to UW’s commencement
WISC-TV 3
It’s commencement weekend for the class of 2019 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Inside the Megafire
Nova
From the front line of the Camp Fire, the deadliest wildfire in California history, NOVA tells the stories of residents who had to flee for their lives during the 2018 fire season. Scientists race to understand what’s behind the rise of record-breaking megafires across the American West take to the forest, and even a fire lab, in search of answers. FEATURING: Monica Turner
Cholesterol-lowering drugs tied to reduced glaucoma risk
Reuters
Even so, the results highlight the need for further research to explore whether statins might one day be prescribed to prevent glaucoma, which is not currently an approved use of these pills, said the co-author of an accompanying editorial, Dr. Yao Liu of the University of Wisconsin-Madison
I Grieve the Death of My Adult Daughter Every Single Day. Here’s How You Can Help People Like Me
Newsweek
Quoted: Losing a child “is a trauma that doesn’t go away,” says Marsha Mailick, a social scientist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who has studied bereavement.
Suspense builds for Supreme Court moves on abortion, LGBT cases
The Hill
Quoted: Ryan Owens, a professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, said the justices appear reluctant to take up the case, but they will eventually have to weigh in on sexual orientation discrimination and religious rights.
The art of noticing: five ways to experience a city differently
The Guardian
Quoted: As part of a project overseen by William Cronon, a professor of history, geography and environmental studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a group of graduate students set out to create online resources for environmental history research. Their guide, How to Read a Landscape, offers many useful suggestions for readers, explorers and researchers.
Wet Weather Delays Planting For Wisconsin Farms
Wisconsin Public Radio
Joe Lauer, an agronomist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, said more rain this week means farmers will likely have to continue waiting. He warns planting late can have a big impact on the crop.
Before NCAA selection, Wisconsin Badgers softball emphasizes Big Ten tournament
Wisconsin State Journal
There’s a good chance that the Badgers will be selected for a third straight NCAA tournament on Sunday when the 64-team field is unveiled. If it happens for UW, ranked 38th in the RPI, it’ll be the school’s longest streak of national tournament appearances.
Husband loses his ‘Lifelong Valentine,’ says wife wasn’t feeling well before SUV went into the Potomac
Washington Post
She went to college at the University of Wisconsin, got married and worked as a teacher and real estate agent in La Jolla, Calif., where she lived for three decades.
UN Report: Around 1M Species At Risk Of Extinction
Wisconsin Public Radio
Quoted: Stan Temple, professor emeritus of forest and wildlife ecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, said Wisconsin is unique because it’s close to the edges of major ecosystems, including the eastern edge of the prairies and southern end of the northern coniferous forest.
Trial to test cancer vaccine on dogs begins
Spectrum News
The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine is one of three schools involved in the trial. The treatment will be tested on dogs, last week UW-Madison researchers started administering the treatment.
Why Wisconsin Presents A ‘Perfect Opportunity’ For A Measles Outbreak
Wiscontext
Quoted: “It’s actually remarkable to me that we haven’t had a case yet,” said Dr. James Conway, professor and associate director for health sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health. Conway discussed the risks the state faces in a May 3, 2019 interview on Wisconsin Public Television’s Here & Now.
UW-Madison names new dean of students
NBC-15
“I’m passionate about the Wisconsin Experience and ensuring that all students have the tools and resources they need to succeed,” she says. “After growing up and attending college in Minnesota, I’m thrilled to get to become a Badger.”
UW-Madison announces new dean of students
WISC-TV 3
Christina Olstad was named the new dean of students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a release announced Tuesday.
Madison’s local food pioneers paved the way for today’s dining culture
Madison Magazine
A professor in University of Wisconsin–Madison’s department of agricultural chemistry (which later became the department of food sciences), Babcock began teaching at the school in 1888. His accomplishments include developing a test to determine butterfat content in milk processing and the recognition of nutritional science as a course of study.
I graduated UW-Madison… now what? Alumni group to welcome new grads to network 440,000+ strong
WISC-TV 3
Job search, mentorship programs available.
New UW dean of students ‘thrilled to be a Badger’
Wisconsin State Journal
Christina Olstad, currently the interim assistant vice president for student affairs, housing and residence life at Towson University in Maryland, will begin her new job as dean of students at UW-Madison on July 1.
UW announces new dean of students
Badger Herald
Christina Olstad brings nearly 20 years of experience in higher education.
Ray Cross: UW System is delivering more graduates, deserves strong state support
Wisconsin State Journal
UW System president’s column: An investment in UW System will help us continue these successes and generate more graduates — especially in high-need areas such as nursing, engineering, business, computer science, information technology and data science. Across the System, our campuses have plans to expand these vital areas through our 2019-21 state budget capacity-building initiatives.
Amid national measles outbreak, UW-Madison weighs requiring vaccinations
Wisconsin State Journal
UW-Madison is one of a handful of universities in the Big 10 that do not require students to get the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine. But with measles outbreaks in several other states, university health officials are discussing whether their vaccination recommendation to students should be a requirement.
Wisconsin Union, Porchlight ‘all in’ on jobs partnership
Behind the scenes at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s bustling Union South, where many students are taking shelter from a rainy afternoon, Bret Kuhn is busy wrapping up a shift washing dishes in the lower-level kitchens.
5G signal could jam satellites that help with weather forecasting
The Guardian
Quoted: “The more we lose, the greater the impact will be,” states meteorologist Jordan Gerth, of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, in the current issue of Nature. “This is a global problem.”