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UW-Madison places highly in reputation rankings
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UW-Madison places highly in reputation rankings

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is again being recognized as one of the world’s top learning institutions this year, placing 32nd in the Times Higher Education […]

Jun
19th
In memoriam: Ellen Maurer
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In memoriam: Ellen Maurer

Dorothy “Ellen” Allbeck Maurer, who enjoyed a vibrant career as a teacher, writer, editor, photographer, and international science communications consultant, passed away on June 11, 2017 […]

Jun
16th
CALS In the News for the Week of Jun 10 – Jun 16
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CALS In the News for the Week of Jun 10 – Jun 16

German breeders develop ‘open source’ plant seeds Science, 6/12/2017 Quoted: Claire Luby, Student, Horticulture Particle Physics Might Make Your Raw Milk Safer to Drink Gizmodo, 6/14/2017 […]

Jun
16th
Kemp Station to hold open house at new Connor Forestry Center – June 29
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Kemp Station to hold open house at new Connor Forestry Center – June 29

UW-Madison’s Kemp Natural Resources Station in Woodruff will hold an open house of their newest building, the Connor Forestry Center, on Thursday, June 29 from 4 – […]

Jun
14th
A few quick notes for UW-Madison travelers
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A few quick notes for UW-Madison travelers

If you are planning on traveling soon, there are a few quick steps you can take to ensure a safe, healthy trip. The information below […]

Jun
14th
Allen Garden launches “Best. Fridays. Ever.” series on June 23
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Allen Garden launches “Best. Fridays. Ever.” series on June 23

Allen Centennial Garden’s popular Final Fridays series is returning for the summer of 2017. This year it has a new title: Best. Fridays. Ever. The series […]

Jun
13th
Curt Meine contributes essay to Center for Humans and Nature book
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Curt Meine contributes essay to Center for Humans and Nature book

Curt Meine, adjunct associate professor in the Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology, is the author of an essay that is included in the Center for Humans […]

Jun
13th
CALS department chairs for 2017-18
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CALS department chairs for 2017-18

Here’s a list of CALS department chairs for the 2017-2018 year. Departments with new chairs this year are in bold. Jeremy Foltz, Agricultural & Applied […]

Jun
12th
Government transparency limited when it comes to America’s conserved private lands
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Government transparency limited when it comes to America’s conserved private lands

American taxpayers spend millions of dollars each year to conserve privately owned lands. These lands provide public benefits like timber, water quality protection and food. […]

Jun
12th
The ABCs of tick season in Wisconsin
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The ABCs of tick season in Wisconsin

As weather gets warmer and the outdoors beckons, people across Wisconsin are spending more time with the activities they wait for all winter long, including […]

Jun
12th