The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences nominated University of Wisconsin-Madison alumnus Jason Cohen’s film “Facing Fear” for a 2014 Academy Award in the “Best Documentary Short Subject” category, according to a Sunday UW School of Journalism and Mass Communication press release.
The Pre-College Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence program was honored for its work in diversity efforts throughout Wisconsin by the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents at a meeting Friday.
One of the biggest misconceptions about stalking is that it is an infatuation, romantic or playful, according to violence-prevention specialist and guest speaker Jeff Bucholtz.
University of Wisconsin-Madison students spoke out about their expectations of this year’s Olympic events in Sochi. While some students expressed concern about the conditions in Sochi, others are making plans to watch the games and cheer on their favorite athletes.
A University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents planning committee heard plans and details regarding the Recreational Sports Master Plan at its February meeting Thursday.
University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank highlighted upcoming education initiatives on campus at the February Board of Regents meeting Thursday.
Two University of Wisconsin-Madison professors joined the 2014 class of the National Academy of Engineering Thursday, according to a university news release.
Longtime University of Wisconsin-Madison Housing Director Paul Evans announced Thursday he will retire in late May, according to a report.
An unidentified male suspect stole a University of Wisconsin-Madison student’s computer at the Lakefront on Langdon Cafe in Memorial Union Wednesday, according to a statement released by UW-Madison Police Department Spokesperson Marc Lovicott.
On February 5, 1849, a group of University of Wisconsin-Madison students paid a yearly tuition of 20 dollars–the current cost of several days’ worth of Gordon Commons meals–to secure a place in the newly established institution’s first class, according to a university news release.
Associated Students of Madison approved the creation of Green Fund bylaws and standing rules legislation Wednesday, with a vote of 18-2 and one abstention.
Ernst & Young LLP, a professional services firm based in London, pledged $1.1 million to the Wisconsin School of Business, according to a Wednesday business school press release.
Few college-aged students have the opportunity, much less the ambition, to tackle the daunting task of changing state legislature. But University of Wisconsin-Madison junior Morgan Rae will get the chance to see a bill that she initiated, which targets underage drinking laws, presented before a Senate committee Wednesday.
University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Pre-College Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence will receive the sixth annual Regents’ Diversity Award at Union South Friday, according to a university news release.
The Associated Students of Madison Student Activities Center Governing Board hosted a kickoff and open house event Tuesday at the SAC to introduce students to the center and its services.
Chris Cole, University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department director of threat intervention services, plans to hold information sessions with the goal of familiarizing the campus community with him and his new position, according to a Tuesday university press release.
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation filed a lawsuit against Apple, Inc., Friday for alleged infringement of a U.S. patent on computer technology developed in a University of Wisconsin-Madison research lab, according to a WARF press release.
University of Wisconsin-Madison senior Joshua Shutter is one of 14 students in the nation in 2014 to receive the Churchill Scholarship for his research in chemistry.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking nominations for the 2014 Classified Employee Recognition Award, according to a release.
University of Wisconsin-Extension announced Tuesday UW-Madison and UW-Extension joint administrator John Shutske will begin serving as the new interim provost and vice chancellor Feb. 17, according to a release.
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