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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.

Knotty Problem

November 4, 2010

Khipus are an ancient method of recording information, one that goes back to the Inca empire that pre-dated the arrival of Europeans.

Waste Not, Want Not

November 4, 2010

To feed the hungry, researcher looks to crops that aren’t being harvested.

Can You Buy Happiness?

November 4, 2010 1 comment

A national study links leisure spending to a sense of well-being.

From Hospital to Home

November 4, 2010

Research leads to a smoother transition for patients and caregivers.

Combat Impact

November 4, 2010

Non-metro areas take greater brunt of the war in Iraq.

Driven by Data

November 4, 2010 1 comment

UW researchers help Wisconsin tribes fight obesity on their own terms.

Quick Takes: Fall 2010

November 4, 2010

UW news in brief

Hail to the Chief

November 4, 2010 1 reader letter

For the first time in more than sixty years, a current U.S. president visited campus when Barack Obama spoke before an estimated crowd of 17,500

Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About

August 25, 2010

Book choice for second Go Big Read offers plenty to ponder and discuss.

Quick Takes

August 25, 2010 1 comment

UW news in brief.

Building a Better Biology

August 25, 2010

Boot camp program helps students navigate the biosciences.

Big Brother Is Searching?

August 25, 2010

Google magically begins completing your thoughts

Clocking In

August 25, 2010

Class start times for Fall 2010

Heart of Oak

August 25, 2010

An investigation into the center of a three hundred-year-old tree

Live and Learn

August 25, 2010

Campus learning communities are growing, thanks to a new initiative.

Laying a New Foundation

August 25, 2010

Longtime fund-raising leader retires; business dean will transition to new role.

Planting the Future

August 25, 2010

New Charter Street power plant will include biomass.

Probing Poverty

August 25, 2010 1 comment

Researchers try meta-analysis to find what works, what doesn’t.

Student Watch

August 25, 2010

The Division of University Housing has developed ways to feed every nutritional need.

Adventures in a Tiny Universe

August 25, 2010 2 comments

A creative partnership brings youthful enthusiasm to the scientific method.

Think Healthy

June 2, 2010 3 comments

UW launches new center to study mindfulness and mental health.

Name That Union

May 25, 2010

Five hundred possibilities were narrowed to just four … and then one.

Winning Gold (Medalists)

May 24, 2010

Chancellor forges new ties in China.

On the World Stage

May 24, 2010

The UW’s student hip hop ensemble is picked for an elite project.

Ash Masters

May 19, 2010

Researchers develop system to warn of volcanic threats to aviation.

In a Manner of Speaking

May 19, 2010

When humans communicate, laughter plays a key role in comprehension.

Student Watch

May 19, 2010

More than a trivial pursuit.

Super Collagen

May 19, 2010

New protein may revolutionize wound treatment.

Healthy Spuds

May 19, 2010

With sustainability at the forefront, this program has put Wisconsin ahead of the trend.

For Today’s Typical Student, Degree = Debt

May 19, 2010

Earning potential comes with a price.