John Zumbrunnen named UW–Madison provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs
Zumbrunnen, a scholar of political thought and an experienced academic leader, was selected for the position following a national search.
Abbott visit marks UW–Madison’s ‘We Give Blood’ competition win
Abbott and the Big Ten Conference presented a $1 million award to support student well-being and participated in campus events with students, researchers and leaders.
How to study abroad … at the Olympics
UW–Madison students learning in Italy this semester lived out their dreams at the Winter Games.
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Badgers bask in ‘false spring’ From Bascom Hill to the still-icy shores of Lake Mendota, UW–Madison students took advantage of an unseasonably warm day in early March. See more
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Last week, as part of the Wisconsin Exchange, @uw_sjmc welcomed distinguished journalist and media executive Andy Lack for a timely conversation about how journalism can strengthen democratic institutions and rebuild public trust.
Read more: https://sjmc.wisc.edu/news/highlights-from-democracy-in-the-balance-with-andy-lack/
Badgers: learn to live and lead in a polarized world as we explore topics like presidential power, pluralistic democracy and more at the Pluralism in Practice Workshop — March 23 at Union South.
Learn more and register: https://wisconsinexchange.wisc.edu/events/pluralism-in-practice-workshop/
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John Hall: Escalation of conflict in Iran
U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian leadership and military targets in February and March 2026 triggered a wider conflict and… More
Events calendar
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9:00 am, Memorial Union
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In conjunction with Asian futures, without Asians2:00 pm, Glass Lab, Art Lofts
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4:00 pm, The Rath, Memorial Union
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Wisconsin Exchange event explores essential role of journalism in advancing civil discourse
On March 5, veteran media executive Andy Lack visited the Pyle Center for a campus conversation on how the industry can strengthen democratic dialogue.
How UW–Madison and industry are working together to shape Wisconsin’s AI future
As businesses explore how to apply AI effectively and responsibly, UW researchers, faculty and students are offering their knowledge in the emerging space.
With a gift honoring Sen. Herb Kohl’s legacy, Music Hall to be renamed and serve as future home of La Follette School
The gift from Herb Kohl Philanthropies, totaling $30 million, dedicates $10 million to support ongoing programming and $20 million for building renovations.