In the spirit of homecoming week?s community service theme, UNICEF?s Next Generation founder and Director Casey Rotter spoke to UW-Madison students about the importance of young people?s dedication to charity.
The city of Madison is abuzz over a rapid population decline of honeybees ? and has created a bee task force to stop it.
Rides on all Metro buses throughout Madison will be free Saturday, after MillerCoors gave the city $10,000 to operate the buses at no cost.
The UW Marching Band finally received a check from the Detroit Lions Dominic Raiola, more than a year after it was promised.
The federal government last week announced it was taking the unusual step of temporarily stopping funds for certain types of studies involving influenza, SARS, and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome. The government asked all scientists involved in such work?called gain-of-function (GOF) research?to voluntarily halt their studies for a review of their potential risks and benefits. This looks like a case of misplaced priorities.
A new study by researchers at the University of Wisconsin – Madison is documenting the hottest and coldest places in Dane County and is one of the first of its kind.
At a meeting Thursday of the National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity (NSABB), some researchers said a moratorium imposed by the U.S. government on certain risky virology studies has gone too far.
A two-year extension to the University of Wisconsin System tuition freeze would mean trimming the fat in UW?s budget.
As University of Wisconsin celebrates its 104th homecoming this week, large crowds have already gathered at campus events this week in anticipation of parades, football and alumni events.
Tourism leaders across the Big 10 Conference are banding together to create a new website for fans. They call it “Cities of the Big 10” featuring all 14 teams in the conference.
Wisconsin?s homecoming football game at Camp Randall approaches with concern over a repeat launch of a drone over thousands of fans.
Spring graduation at Camp Randall went so well this year, the UW is doing it again next year.
Cable network C-SPAN selected Madison as a featured city of its 2014 Cities Tour, showcasing historical and literary aspects of Madison on its nationwide network.
Students and community members will have the opportunity to make Wisconsin men?s basketball coach Bo Ryan contribute money to cancer research at the Kohl Center Wednesday.
Seven UW-Madison doctoral students received grants totalling $306,628 through the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad program.
Environmental history professor William Cronon transported hundreds of viewers Tuesday evening from a theater in Memorial Union to iconic national areas including Niagara Falls and Yellowstone Park, challenging them to question the real meaning of wilderness.
A UW-Madison Police spokesperson says the product of investigations into reported, sexual assaults at campus residence halls last month have been referred to Dane Countys district attorney.
UW-Madison researchers developed see-through brain implant sensors, which will lead to more effective monitoring and research of brain activity, according to a university news release.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke spoke at a rally on campus Monday to encourage students to cast their ballots early ahead of the Nov. 4 general election.
UW-Madison physicist Francis Halzen received an award Thursday for his particle-detecting telescope based in the South Pole.
The Center for High-Throughput Computing at University of Wisconsin has revolutionized the ability to process and analyze large scale data sets for UW researchers, particularly neuroscientists.
Bringing learning-focused events to venues all across the city and state, the Wisconsin Science Festival this weekend brought in thousands of children and adults eager to gain insight into the world of science at University of Wisconsin and beyond.
An uncommon number of hospitalizations due to flu have already been observed throughout the state of Wisconsin, causing state and campus officials to advise early vaccination.
There are certain precautions against academic misconduct students have become accustomed to; spacing students two chairs apart during exams, different versions of tests, internet-based plagiarism-prevention services.
UW-Madison Assistant Professor Trisha Andrew was recently named one of 18 young scientists in the nation to receive a grant worth $875,000 from the Packard Fellowship Program for her work on paper solar cells.
A band director who expects so much from his members doesn?t expect to get a dime promised in an NFL player?s apology.
The University of Wisconsin is looking for students to participate in its new diversity efforts.
A state agency is teaming up with the University of Wisconsin to expand international internship programs through Wisconsin-based companies.
University of Wisconsin student bus fees may rise as the city?s bus system works to add Wi-Fi to all its buses.
While thousands of students walk across the terrace in front of Bascom Hall each week, very few realize what lies just a few feet below their own: the remains of two men whose story dates back to the beginning of the city of Madison itself.
UW-Madison will participate in a three-year research project involving the use of biomass instead of petroleum to produce plastic precursors and other chemicals, according to a university news release.
Chancellor Rebecca Blank told staff it is going to be a ?tough year? when discussing finances at an Academic Staff meeting in Bascom Hall Monday.
he search for answers about Ebola, just like the virus itself, have gone on for years.
The signature dishes served at supper clubs that long served as Wisconsins culinary and social backbone will be under the microscope during next weeks statewide science festival.
A study at UW-Madison involving testing on monkeys is at the center of an ethical debate.
The University of Wisconsin System?s regents have approved a new report detailing system campuses? reserves and balances.
It was obvious the burglar was looking for something valuable, but when he took Martin Weiss? most prized piece of jewelry he didn?t know just how valuable it was.
University of Wisconsin police have revised a crime prevention tip sheet after some readers said it contained language that blamed victims for crimes such as sexual assault.
A priceless family heirloom was reportedly stolen among other valuables from a university student?s bedroom as he slept overnight Wednesday, police said.
The best friend of the University of Wisconsin junior who broke his neck during a diving accident last month said 20-year-old engineering major Jake Anderson continues improving every day.
First lady Michelle Obama made her pitch to college students in Madison Tuesday, telling them to vote for Democrat Mary Burke in the upcoming governor?s race.
UW-Madison is offering a new website to help students get involved in shared governance and make a difference within their campus community, according to a Tuesday press release.
Yoshihiro Kawaoka, a virology professor at UW-Madison, received an award Tuesday for his research in understanding and preventing pandemic influenza.
At the UW Carbone Cancer Center, Surgical Oncologist Dr. Emily Winslow clicks away on an overwhelming number of documents flashing up on her computer screen.
Cartographers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are working with the Department of Natural Resources to update the states land cover map.
University of Wisconsin police are asking community members to watch out for green, blue, orange or yellow Union chairs that may have been stolen, according to a release.
The Oral History Association Conference is holding the first Madisonian event of its kind this upcoming weekend to explore the city?s unique oral tradition and historical meaning.
UW-Madison biomedical engineering professor Pamela Kreeger received a prestigious prize awarded to cutting-edge scientists whose research, if fruitful, has the potential to be incredibly impactful.
In light of controversy revolving around using animals for research purposes, UW-Madison?s Department of Medical History and Bioethics will host a discussion centered on bioethics Thursday, according to a university news release.
UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank outlined budgetary issues facing the university in her State of the University Address to Faculty Senate in its first meeting Monday.
The UW System reported a $150 million drop in the tuition fund balance in its 2013-?14 fiscal year Program Balances Report, which was released this week.
In a conversation with the Daily Cardinal and The Badger Herald, Chancellor Rebecca Blank and Dean of Students Lori Berquam addressed campus issues of sexual assault, alcohol policy, tuition cost and diversity.
University of Wisconsin – Madison police are investigating a report of a sexual assault in a Lakeshore dorm, according to a release.
Professor Kydds Terrorism 319 class is full.
Actually, its overloaded. More than 60 students and auditors alike are filling up the special political science class at UW Madison.
San W. Orr Jr., of Woodruff, Wis., and Village of Golf, Fla., died on Sept. 30, 2014, at his home in Lake Tomahawk, Wis., at the age of 73.
At first glance at UW-Madisons 2014-2015 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report you may think that crime at and around the university isnt that bad.
Aside from the occasional cockroaches, University of Wisconsin?s music students and faculty are finding ways to work around Humanities?s bumps and bruises.
When it comes to sexual assault on college campuses, increased numbers of incident reports can be a good sign; it means victims feel more comfortable coming forward and seeking help.
With breast cancer awareness month just getting into full swing — one UW Madison researcher is working on a groundbreaking new study to treat some cancers in days — not weeks.
At UW Healths West Clinic, there are a group of women who have given the phrase “good catch” new meaning.
