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How to beat phone addiction

Two Badgers have created the Brick, a small device that you tap with your phone to temporarily block apps and eliminate digital distractions.

Public Policy

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.

Campus Operations

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.

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‘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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Thank you seniors ❤️

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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.