With first graduate, accelerated UW program aggressively takes on physician shortage in rural Wisconsin
Shane Hoffman will become the first graduate of a UW School of Medicine and Public Health program that reduces the time it takes to train doctors interested in serving rural parts of the state. Read More
Beyond the weather forecast: 5 ways UW satellite technology helps save lives
The University of Wisconsin–Madison may be the birthplace of satellite meteorology, but scientists on campus have never stopped developing new ways for space-based instruments to protect and improve the lives of people back on Earth. Read More
Meet some of the notable UW–Madison graduates of spring 2025
So many mortarboards, so many impressive students. This weekend, thousands of University of Wisconsin–Madison graduates will become the newest members of the worldwide Badger alumni network. Many have already left a lasting impact — on campus and far beyond. Here are just a few. Consider them a small subset of the excellence of the UW–Madison Class of 2025. Read More
Recent Sightings
Terrace season kicks off with a splash The iconic yellow, green and orange sunburst chairs returned to the Memorial Union Terrace on Friday, April 18, signaling the return of terrace season and warmer weather. See more
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So many mortarboards, so many impressive students. Many of the thousands of students graduating at Spring 2025 Commencement this weekend already have made a lasting impact — on campus and far beyond.
🎓 Read the stories of each notable #UWGrad: https://news.wisc.edu/meet-some-of-the-notable-uw-madison-graduates-of-spring-2025/
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Charles (Chuck) Nicholson: Tariffs and agriculture
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Events calendar
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An Annual Hillel Tradition11:00 am, UW Hillel Foundation, The Barbara Hochberg Center for Jewish Student Life
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Doctoral, MFA, and Medical Professional Degree Candidate Ceremony5:30 pm, The Kohl Center
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Exploring the great outdoors with Hoofers
From sailing to hiking to skiing, UW–Madison students explore new passions and find community in outdoor activities. Read More
Bridging the Divide
A new campus dialogue series invites UW students with different ideologies to discuss challenging topics and understand each other’s points of view. Read More
Columnist and humorist Jason Gay to deliver spring commencement address for his beloved alma mater (and to spite Michigan, probably)
Sports columnist, humorist and Badger-to-the-core Jason Gay still asks himself before big decisions, "What would Barry Alvarez do?" He'll be back on campus on May 10 to address the class of 2025. Read More