The University of Wisconsin–Madison is once again recognizing academic staff members who have gone above and beyond in their campus roles as researchers, instructors, administrators, technicians, and public servants.
Wisconsin Idea
The Global Reach of the Wisconsin Idea: How a Babcock Dairy Sandwich Revealed a Lifelong Connection
When an international faculty member joins the University of Wisconsin–Madison, they often hear about the Wisconsin Idea—the principle that the university’s influence should reach every family in the state and beyond. For many, it is …
CALS continues to support development of Thailand-U.S. dairy partnership
One year ago, when a UW–Madison research team traveled to Thailand by royal invitation, a clear hope emerged for bilateral benefit — an exchange of ideas, experts and research; improvement of Thailand’s domestic dairy and crop production; …
TEACH in India: Taking the Wisconsin Idea Global
In December 2022, UW School of Veterinary Medicine faculty offered a first-of-its-kind training program for Emergency Management and Research Institute (EMRI) veterinarians in Hyderabad, India, called TEACH (Training in Emergency Animal Care and Handling). Emeritus Professor Christopher Olsen, Assistant Professors Keith …
Researchers from around the world visit the School to research antimicrobial resistance, cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, and pharmacy history
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is world-renowned for its research enterprise, ranking consistently among the top universities in the nation and around the globe, and the UW–Madison School of Pharmacy is an integral contributor. Professors, graduate …
Alum Mohamed Amin empowers clinicians and patients with culturally relevant care
One of the largest annual religious observances for the world’s nearly 2 billion Muslims is Ramadan, which lasts for an entire month and means that participants refrain from eating or drinking between sunrise and sunset …
From the Terrace to Tropical Conservation: How a terrace chair inspired community conservation efforts
For Nelson Institute alumna Carolina Toapanta, the University of Wisconsin-Madison was not only a place of education, but inspiration. In fact, a trip to the giant, iconic terrace chair at the Memorial Union became the …
What does the rainforest sound like? A new children’s ebook by UW-Madison professor Zuzana Buřivalová explores the soundscape of Borneo’s rainforest
Deep in Borneo’s rainforest, among the 10,000 species of plants and a canopy of trees, one might hear the growl of a Clouded leopard, the howl of an orangutan, or the call of the Rhinoceros …
Capstone course contributes to the Kampala Clean Air Action Plan and the National Environment (Air Quality and Standards) Regulations in Uganda
A Nelson Institute student-led project investigating air quality in the capital city of Kampala, Uganda is receiving high-level national attention and is contributing to the first Kampala Clean Air Action Plan and the National Environment …
Joel Baraka is reimagining education, and every student is a star
Education has always been a priority for Joel Baraka. Even facing obstacles, he has forged ahead. Now, he is looking to merge his passion for education and his studies in civil engineering to give back …