When should schools ban cellphones?
UW–Madison students from the La Follette School of Public Affairs developed research-based recommendations to help a K-12 district implement new policies.
Don’t Click on That Link!
From spam to phishing, scams are getting smarter, but two UW–Madison professors have tips for protecting yourself online.
Important details regarding campus cooling issues
UW–Madison is open, but the university is adjusting many building operations because of limited availability of air conditioning.
Recent Sightings
‘An emotional day’: Welcoming home new Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst Surrounded by the Badger community, the new director of athletics was formally introduced during a pair of events at Camp Randall Stadium. See more
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Dr. Christian Capitini has been named the next director of @UWCarbone. Also marks the advancement of a unified strategy and integrated model for cancer care, research, and training with the school and @UWHealth. Full details:
Christian Capitini named director of the UW Carbone Cancer Center - School of Medicine and Public...
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Can late-night phone habits help us better understand suicide risk?
#UWMadison researchers at @healthyminds used AI to study millions of smartphone screenshots, offering new insights into moments of vulnerability and connection.
Center for Healthy Minds Researchers Use AI and 7.5M Screenshots to Understand Suicide Risk
The latest findings in this first-of-its-kind study show nighttime smartphone behavior can be an indicator of suicidal thoughts.
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Cycles in the growth and decay of Antarctica’s ice sheets once shaped marine biological productivity thousands of miles away in the subtropical ocean, according to new research led by scientists at #UWMadison.
Ancient Antarctic ice cycles impacted ocean productivity thousands of miles away
UW–Madison study links Antarctic ice sheet growth and decay to a 40,000-year rhythm in subtropical marine productivity.
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Julie Stamm: FIFA's concussion protocol after Freeman incident
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The future is now: College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence officially launches
UW–Madison’s first new college in more than four decades will explore and inform technological change for societal benefit.
Helping new Badgers feel at home
Student orientation leaders for the annual SOAR program spend their summers guiding incoming UW–Madison students through their transition to college.
With a focus on the Great Lakes, UW faculty and staff reflect on the Wisconsin Idea
This year’s Wisconsin Idea Seminar highlighted the ancient waterways of Wisconsin and how they continue to sustain life and community across the state.