The Badger starter pack
From chamber music to the chemistry lab, these five UW intro courses see the highest enrollment — and set students up for long-term success.
Carnegie Foundation recognizes UW–Madison’s commitment to community engagement and public service
Guided by the Wisconsin Idea, the university has continually earned the distinct classification for outreach since it first applied in 2018.
How to save a life from a student who did it
After a life-or-death incident, UW–Madison biology student Anthony Lange set out to pursue a career in emergency medicine.
Recent Sightings
UW-Madison on Twitter
Lewis Sheats has been named the inaugural associate vice chancellor and executive director of the new Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Hub — a campuswide initiative designed to elevate how #UWMadison supports founders and launches new ventures.
Learn more: https://news.wisc.edu/lewis-sheats-named-inaugural-leader-of-uws-wisconsin-entrepreneurship-hub/
Good morning, Badgers, and welcome to the Spring 2026 semester. We wish you a successful start to the new year!
Let’s begin.
On, WWWWisconsin
That’s four-straight wins for the Badgers
From antitrust law to @TheDailyShow ✍️
#UWMadison alum Kashana Cauley turned late-night joke writing on social media into a thriving TV, magazine and fiction career — with her debut novel earning spots on multiple best‑of‑2023 lists.
From Law to Comedy | On Wisconsin
Kashana Cauley ’02 used social media as a springboard for TV, magazine, and fiction writing.
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Featured Expert
Alexandra Huneeus: Implications of Maduro Capture
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Events calendar
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Join curator Dr. Sophie Pitman for a tour of Find Your Quilt. Discuss the quilts on view, ask questions, and explore the materials and methods in the exhibit.12:00 pm, Nancy Nicholas Hall
How to win a Nobel Prize
Meet the UW–Madison faculty and alumni whose discoveries changed the world.
2026 Distinguished Teaching Award recipients announced
Thirteen UW–Madison faculty members have been chosen to receive this year’s Distinguished Teaching Award.
UW–Madison top 5 in national research ranking for first time since 2014, surpasses $1.93B in research expenditures
The annual rankings, which cover fiscal year 2024, "highlight the importance of the decades-long partnership between universities and the federal government," says UW–Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin.