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At Camp Randall, Badgers jump around; in the Field House, they bounce around. Children jump up, jump up, and get down at the Family Fun Fair during UW–Madison’s open house in April. The UW held the open house as part of its 175th anniversary celebration, which runs from summer…
The Fait family carries on a tradition of support for American Family Children’s Hospital.
Avi ’59, MA’62 conquered a writing disorder to become a renowned children’s author.
Kevin Henkes x’83 and Laura Dronzek ’82, MFA’93 met at UW–Madison, married, and now make magic together in children’s literature.
JKX Comics illustrates vital concepts for nonscientists.
The Cooperative Children’s Book Center transforms publishing by championing diversity.
After a painful year, Jerell Moore enjoys a poignant moment on the basketball court.
Jennifer Elkins ’97 MS’98 teaches social workers and lawyers to work collaboratively.
David Margolis MD’89 is both an eminent pediatric oncologist and a zealous fan of the Milwaukee Bucks. With a little spray paint, he now combines his two passions.
New research from the UW shows video games could help teach empathy to adolescents.
After a UW scientist and his wife lost two pregnancies, he sought answers. Why are these losses so common, and do other living things face the same struggle his family did?
A history course tackles the 1970s–90s through a generational lens.
The collection spans a full century of work from multiple sculptors, and is just a small portion of the more than 100 pieces of public art that bring color to campus.
Sesame Street partners with UW researchers to promote kindness.
College students and their parents are in closer contact than ever, and that bond has transformed the way universities interact with families.
By the time Roberto Rivera ’04 devised his own UW major, he had already experienced a life's worth of challenges. But that didn't stop him from showing other young people a way out.
A study finds that early mindfulness training leads to improved academics.
An unexpected process may lead to an earlier diagnosis for sick babies.
Ultrasounds create a powerful connection for dads-to-be.
Does separating boys and girls boost achievement? Not so fast.
Children diagnosed with autism will grow up, and that presents entirely different challenges for them and their families. Now the UW's Waisman Center is offering guideposts for the journey.
Due to a belief that their body parts bring good luck, people with albinism in some African countries are hunted and killed. Two alumni are stepping in to help Tanzania, where the problem is most severe.
On Wisconsin dispatches a bevy of reporters to track down UW experts and ask for advice on everyday stuff.
Doctor Gary Hartman has become a world expert in the esoteric specialty of conjoined twins.
Suzy Favor Hamilton ’91 helps promote healthy bodies and healthy minds through UW–Madison’s Precollege OPTIONS program, Movin’ Minds.
