Category Society & Culture
New Arboretum director continues legacy of restoration, teaching
As fall slowly hardens to winter in Madison, part of Karen Oberhauser’s new job is to walk the trails of the UW–Madison Arboretum, getting a sense not just for the geography, but for the land itself. That’s because the land Oberhauser walks is now under her care.
UW ranked first in nation for semester-long study abroad participation
During the 2015–16 academic year, 2,244 UW–Madison students studied abroad, about 56 percent of whom participated in semester-long and yearlong programs. The national average is 34 percent.
Training social work students to serve Wisconsin families
The School of Social Work’s Public Welfare Training Program prepares students to join the ranks of professionals who assist and advocate for children and families throughout the state.
Law school professor wins international Stockholm Prize in Criminology
Herman Goldstein, professor emeritus at the University of Wisconsin Law School, won the international prize that recognizes excellence in criminology research or in the application of research shown to significantly reduce crime or advance human rights.
New digital kiosk commemorates fallen soldiers
The Wisconsin Union on Veterans Day will unveil a new digital kiosk honoring students and alumni who died in active duty, on the second floor of Memorial Union.
UW-Madison to use new survey data to improve campus climate
UW–Madison officials shared results today from the university’s first ever campus-wide climate survey, pledging to use the findings to make the campus more welcoming to all students.
‘Driftless’ reading echoes Wisconsin’s past, present, future
The geography and culture of Wisconsin’s Driftless area were celebrated through the words of writers known and unknown, in a theater named for a writer who dedicated his life to encouraging homegrown artistic and literary talent.
New Faculty Focus: Pajarita Charles
Professor Pajarita Charles' work is concentrated on supporting healthy child development among children of formerly incarcerated fathers.
System recognizes UW–Madison students, professor
Kevin Hernandez and Ariana Saffold are being honored for outstanding efforts of students from traditionally underrepresented minority groups, and English Professor Russ Castronovo for excellence in teaching.
New Faculty Focus: Margaret Kerr
Professor Margaret Kerr believes it's important to better understand the factors that impact parents’ experiences and to develop interventions focused on helping people become better and happier parents.
MacArthur recipient, New Yorker writer Stillman to speak on ‘crimmigration’
Sarah Stillman provides new perspectives on social injustices, including her current work on the intersection of the criminal justice system, immigration, and deportation.
Probing the ‘why’ of science
For 50 years, the Biocore program has taught students to think like scientists, work collaboratively and question everything.
New center seeks to foster religious dialogue on campus
A new program on campus called the Center for Religion and Global Citizenry is bringing together students from different faiths to promote inter-religious dialogue at the university.
Meet her at the Chazen
A university art museum doesn’t have to choose between serving academia and serving the community, says Amy Gilman, the new director of the Chazen Art Museum. It can do both.
Healthy competition makes habit of sustainability
A new analysis shows lasting reductions in electricity use among hundreds of players of the Cool Choices game, which uses friendly competition to get energy-saving habits to sink in.
A Turning Point: Six stories from the Dow protests
Fifty years ago the Dow Chemical protests brought everyday life on the UW–Madison campus to an abrupt halt. Hear from six UW alumni – ordinary students whose lives were forever changed by that momentous day.
Diversity forum to explore ways to improve campus climate and inclusion
UW-Madison's Annual Diversity Forum will be Nov. 7 and 8, and will offer keynote speakers, break-out sessions, training workshops and a Community Forum.
Collaborative at UW, American Family Children’s Hospital a ‘huge blessing’ for school nurses
The Healthy Learner Cooperative's goal is to promote collaboration among school nurses, educators, students, families and health care providers, including pediatric clinic nurses.
‘Hillbilly Elegy’ Go Big Read event will be Oct. 9 at UW–Madison
A UW–Madison panel will discuss J.D. Vance’s “Hillbilly Elegy” at a Go Big Read Keynote Event at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, at Memorial Union’s Shannon Hall.
Wisconsin corn maze features 480-foot trilobite
Wiped out more than 250 million years ago, a trilobite today is the Wisconsin state fossil. It is also the defining feature of this year’s award-winning Treinen Farm Corn Maze in Lodi.