Primatologist Karen Strier elected to the American Philosophical Society
The highly selective distinction honors her more than four decades studying and working to protect an endangered monkey species.
UW–Madison’s reach throughout Wisconsin adds up to $38.9 billion a year
The university supports more than 287,000 jobs and helps drive private-sector growth.
Meet some of our notable grads for spring 2026
From creating community, to serving others and bringing home Olympic gold, these soon-to-be-grads define what it means to be a Badger.
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Badgers buckle down for finals In study pods, on the Terrace, at the libraries and everywhere in between, Badgers are getting ready for the semester's last hurdle: finals. 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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Paul Hutson: Approval of Psilocybin Based Mental Health Treatments
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History scholar Stephen Kantrowitz awarded Andrew Carnegie Fellowship
Kantrowitz is one of 24 scholars the Carnegie Corporation of New York selected from among 381 nominations across the country.
UW–Madison names Remzi Arpaci-Dusseau founding dean of College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence, announces major investment in college’s launch
$100 million in philanthropic support and a significant campus investment, including 50 new faculty positions, will support research, education and innovation
‘Being part of something bigger than you’ with Badger Volunteers
UW–Madison students head into the local community to find purpose and make a difference.