UW professor Andrea Putnam awarded 2025 Packard Fellowship
Putnam’s research focuses on how RNA and proteins help orchestrate gene expression during development. She is one of 20 early-career scientists from across the United States to be awarded this year’s fellowship.
With milk testing and new tools, UW scientists are helping prevent bird flu outbreaks in Wisconsin and beyond
The Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory processes samples from every dairy farm in the state to help prevent an H5N1 outbreak among cattle.
Parkinson’s treatment tested at UW showing promise in first clinical trial
Parkinson’s patients are receiving a new investigational treatment after UW–Madison researchers successfully demonstrated its safety and helped refine the delivery method.
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Badgers make a splash with late-night Aqua Zumba Dozens of Badgers danced in the Bakke's Cove Pool earlier this month in a free, late-night Aqua Zumba class led by recent alum Olivia Youngbauer. See more
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The matchup is set!
Wisconsin will take on Union College tomorrow at 2:37 p.m. CT in the Ice Breaker Tournament championship game. The game streams on ESPN+.
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Events calendar
October
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A weeklong, statewide celebration of science, art, and technology!
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Explore Wisconsin’s Biodiversity with a BioBlitz
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1:00 pm, Field House
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Homecoming Week 2025
From pink flamingos and silent disco to fireworks and a parade, see how UW–Madison students and alumni celebrated community the Badger way.
UW researchers uncover possible new treatment to target a devastating childhood brain cancer
Using fruit flies, scientists are investigating the genetic drivers of the rare but aggressive tumor.
First job to dream job
The transition from college to career is rarely straightforward. Recent UW grads discuss their unexpected paths to fulfilling careers.