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Campus Leadership

Mnookin, Rothman share messages announcing Wilcots to be UW–Madison interim chancellor

Wilcots, currently dean of the College of Letters & Science, will assume the interim chancellor role on May 17.

Campus Leadership

Eric Wilcots named as interim chancellor of UW–Madison

Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman has named Eric Wilcots as interim chancellor of UW–Madison effective May 17.

Alumni Stories

Badger love matches

Some UW–Madison grads gain not only a degree, but also a partner. UW sweethearts share stories of how they met — and even popped the question — on campus.

Recent Sightings

Fireworks light up the sky as spectators gather on the frozen lake during the Wisconsin Union’s Winter Festival at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Feb. 7, 2026. The event is part of the annual Wisconsin Union Winter Carnival which runs Feb. 5-7, 2026 and included ice fishing, Lady Liberty, fireworks, and a freestyle snowboard and ski show.

There’s snow place like Winter Carnival The signature event on frozen Lake Mendota celebrates the season the Badger way. See more

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Derek Clinger: President Trump's Call to Nationalize U.S Elections

President Trump’s call for the federal government to “nationalize” U.S. elections has reignited debate over who controls election administration and… More

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Rankings

UW ranked No. 2 public university in the U.S. by Time magazine

The university placed 20th overall in the World’s Top Universities of 2026 analysis.

Athletics

Badgers in the 2026 Winter Olympics

Follow along as 12 current and former UW women’s hockey players compete for gold in Italy.

Campus News

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.