Kindred spirits: Senior class president, vice president bonded over similar experiences
Duties of the Senior Class Office include helping to plan winter and spring commencement ceremonies, selecting the class gift, organizing senior-inspired events, and advocating for the entire class.
Teaching, research lead UW to rise in worldwide rankings
This marks a two-year surge for UW in the rankings, thanks also to the university’s patents and growing research expenditures.
Monica Neugebauer awarded 2024 Packard Fellowship
Neugebauer, who joined UW–Madison’s Biochemistry Department in 2023, discovers and engineers novel enzymes with functions beyond what is commonly found in nature.
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Northern lights dance above campus Those who got outside after about 9 p.m. on Thursday night enjoyed a show in the sky as the aurora borealis danced above campus. See more
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From law enforcement to leading Native health initiatives, Dr. Bret Benally Thompson's path has been extraordinary. Honored as Physician of the Year by @aaipdocs, his work in palliative care and mentorship continues to change lives.
Water bears, an ancient group of microscopic animals known for their uncanny ability to survive under extreme conditions, are helping #UWMadison researchers uncover the basic forms and functions of life’s molecular building blocks using modern technology.
An ancient animal is helping scientists improve modern technology
Proteins from water bears can help solve a major technological challenge when it comes to getting high-quality micro...
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Rebekah Taussig visits @UWMadison tonight to discuss her Go Big Read book, Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body. @UWMadEducation's @CarlynMueller thinks the book helps build community around the experiences of disabled people.
My congratulations to @UWBiochem faculty Monica Neugebauer who was named a 2024 @PackardFdn Fellow for Science and Engineering (1 of only 20 scientists nationwide!) to recognize her important work with novel enzymes & commitment to sustainable chemistry.
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Erin Barbato: Election 2024: Immigration and border policies
Erin Barbato, director of the Immigrant Justice Clinic, can discuss immigration and border policies. She teaches second and third year law students… More
Events calendar
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A statewide celebration with events for all ages.
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Thousands of books, LP's and DVD's at unbelievable prices!10:30 am, 116 Memorial Library
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A Wisconsin Science Festival and Madison Night Market Fusion Event5:00 pm, State Street, Downtown Madison
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UW–Madison case study investigates gap in quality of life for Hmong nursing home residents
Mai See Thao believes it’s essential to factor in refugees’ past experiences as they age in care facilities, to avoid reproducing feelings of isolation, abandonment and uncertainty.
UW’s 5 hottest certificates: Students seek skills with real-world value
Overall, more students are getting certificates, with 4,210 undergraduate certificates awarded in 2022-23, compared with 1,544 a decade earlier.
With $75 million gift for new UW–Madison engineering building, brothers’ impact spans generations and transcends campus boundaries
A stunning facility that marries intentional design with future-ready engineering flexibility, the Phillip A. Levy Engineering Center will be the new centerpiece of the College of Engineering campus.