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New UW–Madison project to support Wisconsin hemp growers
Last year, after the state passed legislation making it legal to grow industrial hemp, around 200 Wisconsin farmers gave it a go. It proved challenging […]
CALS projects awarded 2019-2020 Wisconsin Idea Fellowships
The 2019-20 Wisconsin Idea Fellowships have been awarded to nine outstanding undergraduate projects at home and across the globe. Seven CALS students are among the awardees. The […]
Nominations open for Alliant Energy Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Awards for academic staff
Nominations are now being accepted for the Alliant Energy Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Awards. These awards recognize outstanding teaching by academic staff. This is a […]
Instructors: Apply to the Discussion Project to learn how to improve classroom discussions
UW–Madison faculty and teaching staff are encouraged to apply for The Discussion Project, a professional development program specifically devoted to implementing and improving classroom discussion. […]
Nominate an FP&M employee for a recognition award
It’s time to celebrate great work done by FP&M employees! FP&M has a lot of great people doing excellent work—and it’s crucial that we recognize […]
Experts advance new crops for long-term profitability
On a field in western Madison, where cornfields sprout houses, Amaya Atucha and three graduate students are giving a buzzcut to some experimental grape vines. […]
Finalist presentations for UW–Madison provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs search
The search and screen committee for the next provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs has selected three finalists. Each candidate’s name and materials will […]
CALS students among 40 awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
The National Science Foundation has awarded 40 UW-Madison students with Graduate Research Fellowships. The Graduate Research Fellowship Program recognizes and supports outstanding, early-career graduate students […]
Water@UW–Madison Spring Symposium – May 7
The 2019 Water@UW-Madison Spring Symposium is an opportunity to hear the latest from Wisconsin water experts on emerging challenges relating to our most precious natural […]
CALS in the News for the Week of April 20 – 26
In the News The ‘uncured’ bacon illusion: It’s actually cured, and it’s not better for you. The Washington Post, 4/22/2019 Quoted: Jeff Sindelar, Animal Sciences […]