Carnegie Foundation recognizes UW–Madison’s commitment to community engagement and public service
Guided by the Wisconsin Idea, the university has continually earned the distinct classification for outreach since it first applied in 2018.
How to win a Nobel Prize
Meet the UW–Madison faculty and alumni whose discoveries changed the world.
How to save a life from a student who did it
After a life-or-death incident, UW–Madison biology student Anthony Lange set out to pursue a career in emergency medicine.
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That’s four-straight wins for the Badgers
From antitrust law to @TheDailyShow ✍️
#UWMadison alum Kashana Cauley turned late-night joke writing on social media into a thriving TV, magazine and fiction career — with her debut novel earning spots on multiple best‑of‑2023 lists.
From Law to Comedy | On Wisconsin
Kashana Cauley ’02 used social media as a springboard for TV, magazine, and fiction writing.
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Older adults will soon outnumber children, and the need to care for them will affect #UWMadison graduates across many disciplines.
Read in @OnWisMag about a new certificate in aging studies that is giving students helpful tools to draw on: https://onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/new-certificate-in-aging-studies/
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Alexandra Huneeus: Implications of Maduro Capture
Alexandra Huneeus, a professor at UW Law, is an expert in international law and human rights whose work has deep… More
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Microbes mutated in space hint at biomedical benefits to humans on Earth
Researchers are interested in studying effects on the gut microbiome and antibiotic-resistant infections.
UW–Madison top 5 in national research ranking for first time since 2014, surpasses $1.93B in research expenditures
The annual rankings, which cover fiscal year 2024, "highlight the importance of the decades-long partnership between universities and the federal government," says UW–Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin.
Hygge for happiness
Hygge is a Danish concept that implies warmth, simplicity, and comfort. Associate professor Claus Elholm Andersen explains the concept.