John Zumbrunnen named UW–Madison provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs
Zumbrunnen, a scholar of political thought and an experienced academic leader, was selected for the position following a national search.
Meet the 2026 Distinguished Teaching Award winners
The 13 faculty members named as this year’s honorees will be recognized at a ceremony in April.
How to study abroad … at the Olympics
UW–Madison students learning in Italy this semester lived out their dreams at the Winter Games.
Recent Sightings
Badgers build their own lamps UW–Madison students brought home some new lighting after a hands-on electronics workshop at the Design Innovation Lab. See more
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Thirteen faculty members have been chosen to receive #UWMadison’s 2026 Distinguished Teaching Awards, an honor given for more than 70 years to recognize exemplary achievements in teaching. Congratulations to our outstanding educators!
Meet the awardees: https://news.wisc.edu/meet-the-2026-distinguished-teaching-award-winners/
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In yesterday evening’s conversation with @uwchancellor Mnookin, @TheFIREorg president and CEO Greg Lukianoff discussed intellectual health in higher education and what it takes to build a culture that encourages vigorous discourse.
Greg Lukianoff: ‘Dissent is essential for understanding the world’
In a conversation with Chancellor Mnookin, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression president and CEO discu...
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Badgers: learn to live and lead in a polarized world as we explore topics like presidential power, pluralistic democracy and more at the Pluralism in Practice Workshop — March 23 at Union South.
Learn more and register: https://wisconsinexchange.wisc.edu/events/pluralism-in-practice-workshop/
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John Hall: Escalation of conflict in Iran
U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian leadership and military targets in February and March 2026 triggered a wider conflict and… More
Events calendar
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In this introduction to block printing workshop, participants will get an overview of the process for making a single-color relief print.
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Community Performance Showcase presented by OMAI, Go Big Read, And Madison Public Library6:00 pm, Madison Central Public Library, Room 301 and 302 (201 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703)
The UW’s lost traditions
From roasting hotdogs in the Rathskeller fireplace to throwing rivals off the boathouse pier, what it takes to be a Badger is continually changing.
Greg Lukianoff: ‘Dissent is essential for understanding the world’
In a conversation with Chancellor Mnookin, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression president and CEO discussed intellectual health in higher education.
How UW–Madison and industry are working together to shape Wisconsin’s AI future
As businesses explore how to apply AI effectively and responsibly, UW researchers, faculty and students are offering their knowledge in the emerging space.