L&S in the News: Week of Nov. 17, 2014

November 21st 2014 Simon Kuran
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The College of Letters & Science is the liberal arts powerhouse at the core of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Our faculty members confront some of the world's most pressing issues and are often called upon to share their expertise and opinions with a variety of media outlets. The following is a selection of media coverage of L&S and its faculty, staff members, students and alumni from the past week.


Milky Way black hole producing mysterious particles: NASA
The Hindu (11/17/14)

Holland native Mark Japinga falls in 'Jeopardy' semifinal
Holland Sentinel (11/19/14)

UW-Madison deans say Morgridges' $100 million gift is a 'game changer'
Capital Times (11/20/14)

Know Your Madisonian: Henry Sapoznik
Wisconsin State Journal (11/20/14)

UW researchers use social media to estimate air quality
Badger Herald (11/20/14)

UW acquires 60,000 rare lichen specimens
Wisconsin Public Radio (11/20/14)

Milwaukee voucher program turns 25: Impact on MPS
WUWM-FM (11/20/14)

Scientists using social media to track air pollution in China
CBS News (11/21/14)