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Hessen delegation visit marks 50 years of Wisconsin–Hessen partnership

A delegation of leaders from the German state of Hessen visited Wisconsin Aug. 24–26 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the sister-state partnership between Wisconsin and Hessen and to explore new opportunities for academic and research collaboration. Timon Gremmels, minister of the Hessen Ministry of Science and Research, Arts and Culture (HMWK), led the delegation. …

“Mildred” given permanent home overlooking Picnic Point

Before her tragic death on the direct orders of Adolf Hitler for assisting in the escape of German Jews and political dissidents, UW alumna Mildred Fish-Harnack lived, learned, and worked in the Madison community. Writings from her and her husband, Arvid, recount favorite places such as State Street and the University Club. Particularly special to …