New faculty focus: Rourke O’Brien
Q&A with new faculty member Rourke O'Brien in the La Follette School of Public Affairs.
In the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Jack Williams is sticking with the University of Wisconsin
The geography professor and director of the Nelson Institute Center for Climatic Research explains his reasons for staying at UW-Madison, citing the university's mission of public higher education and a calling to serve.
Students answer: Why the liberal arts?
Excerpts from three outstanding L&S student submissions to the UW-System’s 11th annual Liberal Arts Essay Contest reveal unique insights about the value and importance of a diverse and varied education.
In The Washington Post: Inside the epic quest for a more perfect taffy
Math professor Jean-Luc Thiffeault investigates several machines to determine which ones produce taffy with more "mathematical efficiency."
In the New York Times: Jordan Ellenberg's lottery scheme
The math professor talks about prodigies, writing and "how not to be wrong."
In the Capital Times: Rebekah Paré helps students focus on a career path early on
The executive director of the L&S Career Initiative explains the groundbreaking program.
Legendary bassist retires
School of Music faculty member and legendary bassist Richard Davis retires this spring, after 39 years at UW-Madison. His impact on many music students here was profound.
Spanish professor inducted into Don Quijote Order
Steven Hutchinson is the recipient of the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society’s highest honor, conferred annually upon only two or three people around the world.
A new L&S internship course is changing student experiences outside the classroom
The online course, Inter LS 260, offers internship credit to any L&S student, regardless of major, who lands a professional placement.
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