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.
Summer 2011
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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.
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.
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.
Longtime sports journalist brings an authentic voice to his classroom.
We brought our whole selves to the table during those years, and we still do.
Scriptwriters use creative license to claim connections to Wisconsin.
A unique program explores how science plays out in society.
The UW’s future is clouded as the legislature considers the budget.
UW–Madison researchers are making strides in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease by studying people who don’t have it.
A UW sociologist explores the complicated roles of mothers and nannies.
The McBurney Center fully integrates those with disabilities into campus life.
Journalism 666: Professional Responsibility in Mass Communication.
Library Mall is a little bit like Epcot theme park, but much easier on the wallet
Grandparents U is a lifelong learning event that brings children ages seven to fourteen to campus with their grandparents
“We can learn plenty from the past,” says Estella Leopold ’48.
There’s nothing in the family law classes to prepare future Badger attorneys to understand the relationship between a woman and a merman.