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UW–Madison graduate programs ranked highly by U.S. News
The School of Education was ranked first overall in the country, while computer science ranked 13th, social work ranked 20th, public affairs ranked 23rd overall and public health 29th.
Eclipse throws shade, delighting campus
Hundreds crowded Library Mall Monday afternoon to peer up at a rare solar eclipse, as the UW–Madison Astronomy Club hosted a live viewing event from noon to 3:30 p.m.
UW–Madison researchers develop better way to make painkiller from trees
The process is primarily water based, relies on green solvents, and is continuous rather than a batch reaction, which makes it ideal for industrial applications.
Live coverage: The 175th Anniversary Community Open House
The University of Wisconsin–Madison opens its door to the public this weekend for its 175th Anniversary Community Open House, featuring more than 90 events, from science experiments to a scavenger hunt to building tours. Follow along as everyone explores campus.
UW–Madison presents paid parental leave policy to Board of Regents
The new policy provides eligible employees with up to six weeks (240 hours) of paid parental leave within a 12-month period for the birth or adoption of a child.
Sen. Baldwin visits Center for Dairy Research to learn how UW is supporting new dairy businesses
The CDR partners with the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association to offer technical assistance to dairy farmers and processors looking to improve the profitability of their operations.
Board of Regents approve undergraduate tuition increase for 2024-25 academic year to keep pace with inflation
At UW–Madison, resident undergraduate tuition will increase by $362 to $10,006 annually in fall 2024.
Celebrating the vote with verve
On Monday night, students gathered for a Voterpalooza event at the Rathskeller in Memorial Union, in advance of Tuesday's presidential primary in Wisconsin.
The ‘cruelest month’ strikes again with winter storm
A winter storm that combined snow, sleet and rain made getting around — and wardrobe choices — difficult this morning on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus.
Exceptional meteorite, plowed up from a Dane County field, finds new home in UW Geology Museum
The hunk of iron weighs in at nearly 110 pounds, is Wisconsin's 15th classified meteorite, and is the first ever recorded in Dane County.
Nine things to see when UW opens its doors this weekend
Come visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus during its 175th Anniversary Community Open House April 5-7, featuring more than 60 events, from science experiments to a scavenger hunt to building tours.
Cows are getting sick in other states; what does it mean for Wisconsin?
In this Q&A, Keith Poulsen shares more about the highly pathogenic avian influenza (also known as bird flu), how it’s spreading and what Wisconsinites should look out for in their herds.
UW Health celebrates 20,000th organ transplanted
This milestone comes more than 55 years after surgeons performed the first kidney transplant at UW in 1966 and makes the program the first and only transplant program in the Midwest to surpass 20,000 transplanted organs.
Jonathan Levine to become dean of UW–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine
At Texas A&M, Levine has served as professor and head of small animal clinical sciences. His time there has given him an in-depth understanding of what it takes to build an impactful research and care program in an academic veterinary school, as well as an appreciation of the importance of fostering an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives.
Free tickets to April 1 women’s NIT basketball game offered to employees
In partnership with UW Athletics, UW–Madison continues to express its appreciation for the contributions of faculty, academic and university staff members, and postdoctoral fellows.
The meaning of MENA Heritage Month
The 2024 theme, “MENA in the Modern World,” explored how the collective cultures of the Middle Eastern North African region continue to evolve and influence contemporary society.
Researchers reveal evolutionary path of important proteins
New research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison decodes the evolutionary pathway of regulatory proteins, the molecules that help control gene expression.
Meet the winners of the 2024 Hilldale Awards
Faculty members representing the arts and humanities, biological sciences, physical sciences and social sciences are selected from nominations submitted by department chairs.
New tool provides researchers with improved understanding of stem cell aging in the brain
By identifying and decoding these autofluorescence signatures, the researchers have developed a tool that can aid in studying adult neurological diseases and aging, but potentially also expand beyond neuroscience.
‘Stranger at the Gate’ shines spotlight on a transformative act of compassion
Members of the campus community gathered on March 20 at the Marquee Cinema in Union South for a screening of the Academy Award-nominated documentary “Stranger…