What we did on your summer vacation
From new faces to refreshed places, catch up on the top 10 headlines from a busy summer on campus.
$27M WARF investment fuels UW–Madison’s next frontiers in research
The gift aims to accelerate four high-impact research initiatives at the university: quantum technologies, brain health, fusion energy and national security.
Welcome to ‘Reg Week’
The UW Marching Band’s audition process is an intense but rewarding experience.
Recent Sightings
Summer sweet spots Across campus and around Madison, summer brings people together in the places that define the season, from beloved UW traditions and Camp Randall concerts to neighborhoods where community takes root. See more
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From quantum computing to fusion energy, #UWMadison researchers are tackling some of the biggest challenges and opportunities of our time.
A new $27 million investment from @WARF_News will accelerate discoveries that will help shape Wisconsin and beyond.
$27M WARF investment fuels UW–Madison’s next frontiers in research
The gift aims to accelerate four high-impact research initiatives at the university: quantum technologies, brain health,...
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Meet Azi Fanale, a rising junior at UW, who was chosen as this year’s student Convocation speaker. Originally from Colorado, Fanale said strong academic programs and the idea of a welcoming culture were what drew her into choosing UW–Madison. #WIWelcome
New Student Convocation: A kickoff for fall semester
UW–Madison’s Convocation event welcomes new and transfer students to campus to celebrate the beginning of the fall semester.
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As part of @UWMadison’s initiative to advance pluralism on campus, the @UWLaFollette Institute offers a public policy course that encourages conversation and compromise. Students regularly change seats so that they hear different opinions.
“Just Talk to Each Other” | On Wisconsin
At a time of intense polarization, a unique public policy course at UW–Madison encourages conversation and compromise.
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Six-year-old Owen Petrzelka died from a rare brain cancer, and @UWMadison researcher Owen Tamplin wants to ensure that his death was not in vain. Read about Tamplin’s efforts to better understand the terrible disease diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma.
The Two Owens | On Wisconsin
The death of a six-year-old inspired a UW researcher to investigate a rare brain cancer.
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Barry Burden: Wisconsin's 2026 Gubernatorial Primary
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Events calendar
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8:00 am, Arlington Agricultural Research Station N695 Hopkins Road Arlington, WI 53911
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hosted by International Student Services (ISS)12:00 pm, Pyle Center
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The Sun Never Sets | USA | DCP | 2026 | 102 min. Director: Joe Swanberg7:00 pm, 4070 Vilas Hall
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New Student Convocation: A kickoff for fall semester
UW–Madison’s Convocation event welcomes new and transfer students to campus to celebrate the beginning of the fall semester.
UW–Madison and Green Bay-area partners build flood resilience along the East River
With coordinating support from UW’s Wisconsin Sea Grant, the East River Collaborative brings together The Nature Conservancy, NEW Water and local governments to build a more resilient East River watershed.
A movie set right on campus
Professor Aaron Greer turns to the UW–Madison community to help bring the feature film ‘Morning Moon’ to life.