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The University of Wisconsin System on Thursday named 21 people to the committee tasked with replacing outgoing UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank.

Off to a busy start, data institute responds to COVID and seeks director The American Family Insurance Data Science Institute’s first two years have been nothing if not eventful. Last spring, as the campus and state shut down in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, AFIDSI responded to the need for mathematical modeling to guide policy decisions and public health outreach. Within weeks, the institute had convened a team of leaders and experts from across the U.S. The COVID-19 Research Group met ...

Groundbreaking entrepreneurship science lab fosters student entrepreneurs February 26, 2021 By Clare Becker From February through June, we will highlight the ways that UW–Madison powers the state’s economy through research and innovation, educates the next generation and reaches out to Wisconsinites to improve their lives. February’s theme is Economic Prosperity. Watch for more at #CantStopABadger and #UWimpact on social media. Your support can help us continue this work.  A ne...

Its been nearly a year since the coronavirus pandemic upended our lives. A year when we embraced new habits (curbside pickup) and technologies (Zoom) and found solace in old pastimes (gardening and baking). Many behaviors and preferences weve adopted will endure long after the crisis eases, which opens opportunities if youre thinking of launching a business or side gig in 2021. Seth and Mark Samuelson are reaping profits from the gardening trend   |   Credit: courtesy of Seth and Mark Samue...