Badgers in the 2026 Winter Olympics
Follow along as 12 current and former UW women’s hockey players compete for gold in Italy.
Chancellor Mnookin expresses gratitude, reflects on leading in a time of challenge
Addressing the Board of Regents, UW–Madison’s departing leader underscored that the university’s success is derived from the support of the people and State of Wisconsin.
UW–Madison measles case
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is currently working closely with Public Health Madison & Dane County and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to investigate a confirmed measles case in a student.
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Snowburst Bash welcomes students back Students ended their first week of spring semester with an evening of fun that stretched across all four levels of Union South, from rock climbing on the lower level to board games and crafts at the top level. See more
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In her final address to the @UniversitiesWI Board of Regents today, @uwchancellor Mnookin expressed her gratitude and reflected on leading and moving forward one of the nation’s leading public universities during a time of challenge.
Chancellor Mnookin expresses gratitude, reflects on leading in a time of challenge
“UW–Madison is a center of gravity for the entire Universities of Wisconsin system and indeed, the entire state,...
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On Feb. 5, 1849, @uwmadison opened its doors to just 20 students. Today, over 51,800 Badgers call it home. Back then, tuition was $20. Now it’s $12,166 for Wis. undergraduates. @wishistory is proud to be part of this campus. 📸: circa 1860 | WHI Image ID 25003
🚀 Badger Engineers are cleared for takeoff!
The @UniversitiesWI Board of Regents approved the creation of a new aerospace engineering major. It will launch in @UWMechEngr in fall 2026!
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UW-Madison launches a new aerospace engineering major in Fall 2026. Learn about Wisconsin’s first ABET-accredited aerospace degree program.
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UW Sea Grant tracks PFAS and other contaminants in bald eagles
Supported by federal funding, the Great Lakes Eagle Health Project investigates how pollutants are affecting the animal’s health — and the environment at large.
Inside MadHacks: The Midwest’s premier hackathon
Over 400 students convened in Morgridge Hall for a innovation marathon that challenged participants to turn ideas into projects in just 24 hours.
Ready for takeoff: UW Board of Regents approve new aerospace engineering major
The new major will launch at the start of the fall 2026 semester. It will be first ABET-accredited aerospace engineering degree in Wisconsin.