Recent Sightings: Wintry chill November 27, 2013 Share Bundled pedestrians walk in silhouette across a snowy path on Observatory Hill as the sun shines during a chilly late-fall morning. In the background is Van Hise Hall, at left, and Washburn Observatory. Photo: Jeff Miller Tags: campus, weather Editor’s picks 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. ‘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. UW–Madison again named a ‘new Ivy’ by Forbes The university was selected as one of the best in the country at "preparing and graduating the talent" that meets today's workforce needs. UW–Madison graduate programs ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News Nearly 20 programs ranked in their respective Top 10 lists, shining a light on the breadth and depth of the university’s graduate offerings.