Good Chemistry

Through their careers at the university and their continued support of UW-Madison, Martha and Charles Casey champion the people and programs that spark progress.

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Trail Blazer

After forging her own path as a woman in business, Nancy Borghesi commits to identifying needs at her alma mater — and helping students find their own ways forward.

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True North

Scandinavian studies professor Tom DuBois collaborated with Disney to make Frozen II an authentic representation of indigenous Nordic cultures.

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Opening the lid on food history

History of science alumna Anna Zeide has earned a James Beard Award for her book on the history of the American food industry through the emergence of commercial canned goods.

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Folklorist Ruth Olson to retire

The associate director of the Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Cultures has dedicated her career to sharing the history, languages and traditions of Wisconsin and its neighbors.

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Following the call of languages

For senior Kolin Goldschmidt, studying languages has opened up opportunities that transcend borders and comfort zones.

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Have we oversimplified haiku?

Adam Kern, a professor of Japanese literature and visual culture, argues yes, revealing the “long and fascinating history” of a deceptively simple poetic form.

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Weathering change

Sophomore James Mineau couldn’t have predicted the passion he’s found in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences.

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A life of telling stories

1985 journalism alumna Mary Annette Pember has become a leading Native American voice, both reporting and reflecting on complex issues.

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