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From Press to Professor
June 2, 2011 — 1 comment
Longtime sports journalist brings an authentic voice to his classroom.
A Table for Five
June 2, 2011 — 5 comments
We brought our whole selves to the table during those years, and we still do.
Badgers on the Big (and Small) Screen
June 2, 2011 — 13 comments
Scriptwriters use creative license to claim connections to Wisconsin.
Been There, Done That
June 2, 2011 — 2 comments
Journalism 666: Professional Responsibility in Mass Communication.
Grandparents Eeeeuw-niversity
June 2, 2011 — 2 comments
Grandparents U is a lifelong learning event that brings children ages seven to fourteen to campus with their grandparents
Estella Leopold ’48: Carrying on the Leopold Legacy
June 2, 2011
“We can learn plenty from the past,” says Estella Leopold ’48.
Seeing potential
June 1, 2011 — 19 comments · 1 reader letter
Eight other medical schools turned Tim Cordes MD’04, PhD’07 down flat, but the UW said yes — and discovered a remarkable physician who earned “student of the year” honors, created his own biochemistry software, specializes in addiction, and happens to be blind.
Oh, My Stars!
June 1, 2011 — 3 comments · 3 reader letters
Who are the UW’s all-time awesomest alumni? On Wisconsin picks its list of greatest grads (and even one non-grad) in fields ranging from agriculture to technology.
The Eye of the Storm
June 1, 2011 — 9 comments · 1 reader letter
Lynsey Addario’s recent capture by Libyan forces was just the latest in a series of perils for this frontline photojournalist. But she’s never let danger stop her from bringing her unique perspective to coverage of conflict and humanitarian issues.
The Class of 2011
June 1, 2011
These seven students are becoming diploma-carrying Badgers this year, joining the ranks of more than 380,000 UW-Madison alumni around the world. They have a firm grasp of reality — but also an inspiring take on what’s to come.
Match Day
March 1, 2011 — 8 comments
When it’s all over, one thing is clear: Match Day for medical students has more authentic drama, excitement, and emotion than any episode of Grey’s Anatomy.
Changing Courses
March 1, 2011 — 1 comment
It was very hard to leave Madison, and in a sense I never have.
California Dreamin’
March 1, 2011 — 1 comment · 1 reader letter
The Badger faithful made the Pacific Coast look like a red sea on December 30
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.
Ben Weiner ’06 and Kelly Korevec ’06: Partnership in Motion
February 28, 2011 — 3 comments
Weiner and Korevec create dailymile.com.
Madelon Rosenfeld ’71: Staying Sharp as a Fencing Champion
February 28, 2011 — 1 comment
Judge (and fencing champ) Rosenfeld makes her point with cold steel.
WAA Honors Eight Grads
February 28, 2011 — 1 comment
WAA honors eight alumni who have a global impact.
A Conversation with The Commish
February 28, 2011 — 11 comments · 2 reader letters
Bud Selig looks back on his career, and ahead to a return to Madison, considering it all through “the retrospect of history.”
Family Man
February 28, 2011 — 1 comment
Steven Levitan reaches new heights by writing what he knows.
Study Abroad, Alumni Style
November 4, 2010 — 1 comment
Have you ever wanted to learn Spanish, but never had the time?
Sifting and Winnowing in New York City
November 4, 2010
Meeting of the Minds sparks lively debate on pressing contemporary issues.
Chancellor Solicits Alumni Input
November 4, 2010
Badger Partnership aims for revised model of state support.
All’s Well That Ends Well
November 4, 2010 — 6 comments
Studying at a world-class university proves to be a life-changing experience.
The Art of Medicine
November 3, 2010
Erin Kimball says choosing the rural track in medical school taught her “what it really means to be a physician.”
Zach Bassett ’09: Setting Sail through Craigslist
November 3, 2010
Just days before launching his professional career in Hastings, Minnesota, Zach Bassett ’09 was sailing a forty-six-foot yacht in the Mediterranean.
Rod Clark ’71: Literature in Bloom
November 3, 2010
As the editor of the literary magazine Rosebud, Rod Clark has published nearly 50 issues
The Plazaburger
November 3, 2010 — 1 comment · 1 reader letter
Without the sauce, it might be just another burger. And without the burger, the Plaza Tavern might be just another bar.
Head-On Collision
November 2, 2010 — 2 comments
With every brain she dissects, neuropathologist Ann McKee ’75 discovers more about chronic traumatic encephalopathy, the disease that results from repeated brain injuries. Her studies are changing how sports — especially football — are played.
Look Good and Feel Good
August 25, 2010
Red Shirt program will result in a $250,000 gift for scholarships.
After the Bombing
August 25, 2010 — 1 comment
As with many eventful days, Monday, August 24, 1970, began in perfect normalcy.
Laying a New Foundation
August 25, 2010
Longtime fund-raising leader retires; business dean will transition to new role.
From Press to Professor
Longtime sports journalist brings an authentic voice to his classroom.
A Table for Five
We brought our whole selves to the table during those years, and we still do.
Badgers on the Big (and Small) Screen
Scriptwriters use creative license to claim connections to Wisconsin.
Been There, Done That
Journalism 666: Professional Responsibility in Mass Communication.
Grandparents Eeeeuw-niversity
Grandparents U is a lifelong learning event that brings children ages seven to fourteen to campus with their grandparents
Estella Leopold ’48: Carrying on the Leopold Legacy
“We can learn plenty from the past,” says Estella Leopold ’48.

Seeing potential
Eight other medical schools turned Tim Cordes MD’04, PhD’07 down flat, but the UW said yes — and discovered a remarkable physician who earned “student of the year” honors, created his own biochemistry software, specializes in addiction, and happens to be blind.

Oh, My Stars!
Who are the UW’s all-time awesomest alumni? On Wisconsin picks its list of greatest grads (and even one non-grad) in fields ranging from agriculture to technology.

The Eye of the Storm
Lynsey Addario’s recent capture by Libyan forces was just the latest in a series of perils for this frontline photojournalist. But she’s never let danger stop her from bringing her unique perspective to coverage of conflict and humanitarian issues.
The Class of 2011
These seven students are becoming diploma-carrying Badgers this year, joining the ranks of more than 380,000 UW-Madison alumni around the world. They have a firm grasp of reality — but also an inspiring take on what’s to come.

Match Day
When it’s all over, one thing is clear: Match Day for medical students has more authentic drama, excitement, and emotion than any episode of Grey’s Anatomy.
Changing Courses
It was very hard to leave Madison, and in a sense I never have.

California Dreamin’
The Badger faithful made the Pacific Coast look like a red sea on December 30
En Français, S’il Vous Plaît
A master’s program prepares students to use French in professions outside the classroom.
Ben Weiner ’06 and Kelly Korevec ’06: Partnership in Motion
Weiner and Korevec create dailymile.com.
Madelon Rosenfeld ’71: Staying Sharp as a Fencing Champion
Judge (and fencing champ) Rosenfeld makes her point with cold steel.
WAA Honors Eight Grads
WAA honors eight alumni who have a global impact.

A Conversation with The Commish
Bud Selig looks back on his career, and ahead to a return to Madison, considering it all through “the retrospect of history.”

Family Man
Steven Levitan reaches new heights by writing what he knows.
Study Abroad, Alumni Style
Have you ever wanted to learn Spanish, but never had the time?
Sifting and Winnowing in New York City
Meeting of the Minds sparks lively debate on pressing contemporary issues.
Chancellor Solicits Alumni Input
Badger Partnership aims for revised model of state support.
All’s Well That Ends Well
Studying at a world-class university proves to be a life-changing experience.
The Art of Medicine
Erin Kimball says choosing the rural track in medical school taught her “what it really means to be a physician.”
Zach Bassett ’09: Setting Sail through Craigslist
Just days before launching his professional career in Hastings, Minnesota, Zach Bassett ’09 was sailing a forty-six-foot yacht in the Mediterranean.
Rod Clark ’71: Literature in Bloom
As the editor of the literary magazine Rosebud, Rod Clark has published nearly 50 issues

The Plazaburger
Without the sauce, it might be just another burger. And without the burger, the Plaza Tavern might be just another bar.

Head-On Collision
With every brain she dissects, neuropathologist Ann McKee ’75 discovers more about chronic traumatic encephalopathy, the disease that results from repeated brain injuries. Her studies are changing how sports — especially football — are played.
Look Good and Feel Good
Red Shirt program will result in a $250,000 gift for scholarships.
After the Bombing
As with many eventful days, Monday, August 24, 1970, began in perfect normalcy.
Laying a New Foundation
Longtime fund-raising leader retires; business dean will transition to new role.





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