University of Wisconsin–Madison

News list

Tupesis calls for collaboration to improve global emergency care, takes on new leadership roles

APRIL 30: Janis Tupesis explores expanding emergency medicine in Global Health Tuesday seminar.

UW to open Wisconsin’s first Prevention Research Center

The center will aim to improve the health of low-income women, infants and families in Wisconsin.

Search for new antibiotics gets major funding boost

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than two million drug-resistant infections a year are reported.

The Badger Herald: Experts say vaccines central to public health, while fallacies must be dispelled

The Center for Child and Family Well-Being and University Communications hosted a panel, including GHI Associate Director James Conway, on vaccination which discussed how physicians, scientists and journalists can “promote public health.”

Antibiotic resistance across Wisconsin revealed by new maps

Researchers at the UW-Madison School of Pharmacy and the State Cartographer’s Office have developed a prototype system that maps out trends in antibiotic resistance across Wisconsin.

A Diverse Continent: African Textiles in Context exhibition opening May

A Diverse Continent showcases 36 textiles from 18 countries representing the diversity of African culture and textile-making traditions.

The Badger Herald: UW project investigates sustainability potential of eating insects

Valerie Stull of the Global Health Institute investigates the social, environmental implications of insect consumption.

Work with GHI: Apply now for a communications intern position

GHI is seeking a well-rounded communications intern who can assist with social media, creating newsletters and writing stories. The deadline to apply is April 19.

Turn off a light, save a life, says new UW–Madison study

A study by UW-Madison researchers found saving energy also saves lives and even more money for consumers by alleviating the costs of adverse health effects attributed to air pollution.

Peace Corps ranks UW–Madison No. 1 among top volunteer-producing schools

For the third year in a row, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has been ranked No. 1 on the Peace Corps’ list of top volunteer-producing colleges and universities. There are 75 Badgers currently volunteering in countries around the world.