MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 5 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: * * * Dr. Nita Ahuja named dean of UW School of Medicine and Public Health Dr. Nita Ahuja, a surgeon-scientist who has held top roles at some of the nation's leading research universities and health systems, has been named the next dean of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) and the university's next vice chancellor for medical affairs. A Fellow of the Amer  more

MONONA, Wisconsin, Feb. 5 [Category: Economics] -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release: * * * OP-ED: Honoring Black History Month Amid Continued GOP Attacks on School Curriculums and BIPOC Communities As we celebrate and honor Black History Month in Wisconsin this year, it is critical that we take it a step further by not only reckoning with the past, but using what we've learned to invest in the presen  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 5 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: * * * Search begins for 2 new ombuds Provost Charles Isbell and the UW Ombuds Office announce the search for two ombuds. The new ombuds will begin June 1 and Dec. 1, 2025. Based on the current priorities of the Ombuds team, we are seeking one UW-Madison retired academic staff and one retired faculty member. To ensure consideration, applications should be submitted by March 31, 2025. The Ombud  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 5 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: * * * Sound art: Students turn vinyl records into paintings Studens share ideas around a table during the Free Art Friday: Painted Vinyl Records event. Photo by Paige Valley When the weather is cold and the days are short, it can feel easy to wrap up your week by staying inside your warm apartment, scrolling through social media and procrastinating doing your homework. We've all been there.   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 5 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: * * * UW's hottest double majors: Pairings broaden knowledge and widen opportunities If one major is good, are two majors twice as good? Adding a second major can pay big dividends, broadening students' perspective and boosting their future career potential, according to academic advisors at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Roughly 30 percent of UW grads major in two or more areas, a ra  more