In light of widespread public attention and outcry over the shooting deaths of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin of Florida and 20-year-old Bo Morrison in Slinger, Wis., earlier this month, members of the Madison community gathered on Library Mall Tuesday to push for racial equality. A crowd of about 150 students, teachers… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin Hospital has begun participating in a national initiative requiring all doctors, nurses and visitors to the intensive care unit to wear gloves and gowns while in the wing. The participation came as part of a nationwide study carried out by the Agency for Healthcare Research and… Read more »

Researchers at University of Wisconsin have reported findings that show the brain may be more malleable than previously understood, bringing small promise for those suffering from Huntington’s disease. Building on ongoing research of the past five years, Su-Chun Zhang, UW professor of neurology and anatomy, and his team of researchers… Read more »

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin studying the implications of using methylphenidate, more commonly known by the “trade name” Ritalin, on the behavior of those taking the medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder found the drug can often cause people to be less successful in cognitive tasks. Abby Rajala, the… Read more »

In light of current challenges to higher education across the nation, a professor from the University of Arizona held a guest lecture on campus Thursday to address topics of “academic capitalism” and its relevance to the University of Wisconsin. Professor Gary Rhoades said over the last 25 years there has… Read more »

University of Wisconsin officials are evaluating resources available to nontraditional students after a report released Tuesday recommended federal government methods to track the progress these students are making. The Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance stressed the impossibility of defining a “nontraditional” student, arguing they vary in age, marital status,… Read more »

The Associated Students of Madison hosted a town hall open forum to allow students to inquire about the role of different committees of student government and voice opinions about how the student government can better represent the student body on campus. Chair Allie Gardner said some of the key goals… Read more »

Even in the midst of harsh economic times, the University of Wisconsin Foundation’s endowment grew 20.7 percent during the year, a certain percentage of which will be given to departments across campus. An annual survey conducted by the National Association of College and University Business Officers found the foundation’s endowment… Read more »

The search for a new dean of the University of Wisconsin’s School of Human Ecology is in full swing following last week’s announcement of a 13-person search and screen committee. The committee is currently in the stage of recruiting exceptional applicants, according to chair David Riley, who is also a… Read more »

A UW researcher was honored at the White House Friday for her work to provide more opportunities for women and underrepresented minorities in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Angela Byars-Winston, a researcher in the Department of Medicine and Public Health, was among 12 individuals recognized as Champions… Read more »

Chants could be heard rising from Library Mall Friday afternoon as a group of University of Wisconsin students, faculty and community members gathered for the Madison Solidarity Rally in support of protests at the University of California-Davis. Sparked by recent events in which a UC-Davis police officer pepper sprayed student… Read more »

Members of student government laid out problems with a new bill with the potential to affect house parties downtown during a meeting Monday night. According to Legislative Affairs Chair Hannah Somers there is a new bill, coined the “Nuisance House Party Bill,” aiming to restructure city ordinances to deter students… Read more »

A two-time NBA All-Star and celebrated former University of Wisconsin basketball player announced a scholarship Friday that will be awarded annually to an African-American student-athlete at UW. “I wanted to give back to the university that was so instrumental to me as a basketball player and as a man,” Michael… Read more »