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Where, Oh Where, Will the Water Go?

November 9, 2011

Ice sheets in Antarctica and Greenland are melting, but no one can say … where all of that water is going.

Big Red Wagon

November 9, 2011

The antique fire engine returns, greener than ever.

Architectural Nip/Tuck

November 9, 2011

South Hall facelift.

Quick Takes: Winter 2011

November 9, 2011

UW News in Brief

There’s a Rule for That

November 9, 2011

From car seats to clean air, federal and state regulations influence our lives.

A Sobering Education

November 9, 2011

Abusing alcohol will now lead to class time and counseling.

Storm Surge

November 9, 2011

Sociologist tracks migration in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Student Watch: Winter 2011

November 9, 2011

“I’m so fat!”

Thinking Machines

November 9, 2011

UW researchers help IBM try to create a cognitive computer chip.

A Vote of Confidence

November 9, 2011

Following signs of support on campus, Ward agrees to an extended interim term.

Astro-Dermatology

August 30, 2011

Technique used by astronomers could help assess skin cancer.

Buried Treasure

August 30, 2011

Worth a thousand words.

Student Watch: Fall 2011

August 30, 2011

The college years can be a stressful time of life. Then add the weak economy and the uncertain job market, and you get a recipe for student mental-health issues.

Leadership Transition

August 30, 2011

David Ward named UW–Madison’s interim chancellor after Biddy Martin moves on.

Tuition on the Rise

August 30, 2011 1 comment · 1 reader letter

With state funding falling, regents raise tuition 5.5 percent.

UW Band at 125: Uniformly the Best

August 30, 2011

On Wisconsin takes a look back at what band members wore while bringing joy to Badger fans and audiences everywhere.

Quick Takes: Fall 2011

August 30, 2011

UW News in Brief

Student Watch

June 2, 2011

Tag isn’t just for elementary school playgrounds anymore.

Badgers on the Big (and Small) Screen

June 2, 2011 13 comments

Scriptwriters use creative license to claim connections to Wisconsin.

Our Brains Made Us Do It

June 2, 2011 1 comment

A unique program explores how science plays out in society.

State of Uncertainty

June 2, 2011

The UW’s future is clouded as the legislature considers the budget.

Early Warning System

June 2, 2011 1 comment

UW–Madison researchers are making strides in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease by studying people who don’t have it.

Me and My Shadow

June 2, 2011

A UW sociologist explores the complicated roles of mothers and nannies.

Little Online Lies

June 2, 2011

Those who post to dating sites fudge the facts strategically.

Where the Potty-Mouths Are

June 2, 2011 3 comments

What region has the foulest mouths on the Internet?

Livin’ on a Prayer

June 2, 2011

Study examines how prayer manages negative emotions.

Quick Takes: Summer 2011

June 2, 2011

UW news in brief

Tasty Invaders

March 1, 2011 1 comment · 1 reader letter

Students and professors find crayfish study to be rewarding — and delicious.

Student Watch

March 1, 2011

UW grad student sees potential in wake of tragedy.

Unhappy Hipsters

March 1, 2011

The persistence of “hipsters” shines a light on product choices.

The Peace Corps at 50

March 1, 2011 1 comment

UW’s connection to the volunteer program runs deep

Climate 101

February 28, 2011 1 comment

Global warming isn’t our best subject, a survey finds.

Sensory Overload

February 28, 2011 2 comments

Sensory processing disorders make ordinary annoyances unbearable.

En Français, S’il Vous Plaît

February 28, 2011 1 comment

A master’s program prepares students to use French in professions outside the classroom.

Money Worries

February 28, 2011 2 comments

A new UW center is exploring what Americans need to know about their finances.

Quick Takes: Spring 2011

February 28, 2011

UW news in brief

Top of Mind

February 28, 2011

UW–Madison beats the competition when it comes to online buzz.

Student Watch

November 4, 2010

Where did all the boys go?

By the Numbers

November 4, 2010

It’s easily the best deal on campus, but there’s an age requirement.

Sales Job

November 4, 2010 1 reader letter

Even three-year-olds can recognize commercial brands.