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Herb Kohl Philanthropies to donate $30 million to La Follette School

Herb Kohl Philanthropies will be donating $30 million to the La Follette School of Public Affairs to support renovations that will transform Music Hall into Herb Kohl Hall. The donation will help connect the growing school, which is currently spread across 28 buildings on campus.

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The Changing Chemistry of Invasive Death Cap Mushrooms

University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers just released a groundbreaking study on the same mushrooms behind an uptick in poisonings in California.

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Meet the New L&S Associate Dean for Research Michael Morgan

Longtime professor of atmospheric and oceanic sciences Michael Morgan is bringing his experience in research, teaching, and working for the federal government to the College of Letters & Science as the new Associate Dean for Research.

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The Future of AI and Music

Jeremy Morris forecasts how this new technology may impact the future of the music industry.

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Into the Flood Zone

This year, the United States witnessed some of the worst flooding events in recent history. Researchers from multiple departments in the College of Letters & Science are focused on finding ways to address what has become a rising issue.

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The Road to Discovery

Take a trip down memory lane with L&S, as we look back at some of our most notable research discoveries and the winding roads that led to them.

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