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State commission approves nearly 1,700 new UW–Madison student beds as enrollment hits record high
The approval advances a proposal for two new residence halls expected to open in fall 2029.
Scenes from a science festival
Since its launch in 2011, the Wisconsin Science Festival continues to spark curiosity in residents of all ages.
From UW–Madison to the World Series
Alumni contribute to the Milwaukee Brewers’ pennant-winning season.
The AI effect
Through the Center for Humanistic Inquiry into AI and Uncertainty, researchers in UW's College of Letters & Science are answering the tough AI questions.
Energizing first-time voters
Students in UW–Madison's School of Human Ecology are helping translate complex election processes into intuitive, approachable experiences.
Save the dates: Help shape the future of Wisconsin’s universities
Public forums on Oct. 26 and Oct. 27 will feature finalists for president of the Universities of Wisconsin.
Where an art education can take you
Following an illustrious career, Professor Emerita Laurie Beth Clark is putting on a massive exhibition to showcase the work and lives of her former graduate students.
A work party for a Nobel Prize
After returning to campus, Francis Halzen celebrated the Nobel Prize achievement with his UW–Madison colleagues.
‘There is no other scientist quite like Francis Halzen’
Leaders across the state, country and world pay tribute to the UW–Madison professor and winner of the 2026 Nobel Prize in physics.
Help ‘Cultivate Community’ with Partners in Giving
On Oct. 12, we kick off this annual tradition and invite you to join us by making your donation by Dec.1.
Behind IceCube discoveries, decades of high-throughput computing
UW–Madison and Morgridge Institute researchers have supported Halzen’s work long before IceCube existed — an exemplar of computing collaborations that have now contributed to four Nobel Prize-winning efforts.
Nobel Prize Celebration
All are invited to honor Professor Francis Halzen at Nobel Prize Celebration on Friday, Oct. 23 from 2:30-5:30 p.m.
A message about sexual violence prevention and support from Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Lori Reesor
The university takes every report of sexual misconduct seriously and is committed to creating a campus culture where everyone can flourish and be successful.
UW–Madison’s METAL bootcamp inspires interest in metalworking for fun — and a stronger national future
The four-day training sessions introduce participants to metalworking through online and in-person training.
Meet UW–Madison’s Nobel Prize winners
Francis Halzen, winner of the 2026 Nobel Prize in physics, joins a community of Badgers who’ve changed the world.
Congrats to UW–Madison’s newest Nobel laureate: Francis Halzen
A message from interim Chancellor Eric M. Wilcots.
Media availability with Nobel Prize winner Francis Halzen
UW–Madison will host a news conference to recognize Professor Francis Halzen.
University of Wisconsin–Madison Professor Francis Halzen named 2026 Nobel laureate in physics
Halzen is the principal investigator of the NSF IceCube Neutrino Observatory, the world’s largest telescope.
UW–Madison to implement 2027 compensation strategy
The strategy is intended to maintain market competitiveness, reward and retain high performers, and increase compensation of lower-paid employees.
A statewide digital history hub, built by graduate students
UW-Madison iSchool students are working with Recollection Wisconsin to digitize local histories across the state.