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Hands-on from day one
UW School of Veterinary Medicine students are building clinical skills early through a curriculum designed around real-world practice.
Athletic director search begins next phase
Stakeholder listening sessions have concluded and applications will be accepted through June 10.
State Street, that great street
Take a stroll down the iconic corridor, where old favorites meet new trends. Though constantly evolving, State Street remains a vibrant crossroad between the city and the UW–Madison campus.
UW–Madison designates 2026 as the ‘Year of AI Readiness and Competency’
The effort, which supports a number of campus priorities, will focus on a people-centered approach to guide thoughtful use of artificial intelligence on campus.
$85.2 million gift from John and Tashia Morgridge will support Science Hall transformation
The historic building will undergo renovation starting in 2027 to restore its iconic exterior, create new gathering space and modernize its interior to support learning and research.
UW–Madison student awarded prestigious Udall Scholarship
The national honor recognizes undergraduate Aryana Wadhwani as a future leader in the environmental field.
Getting to work in service to an extraordinary university
In a first-day message to UW–Madison faculty and staff, interim Chancellor Eric Wilcots looks to move the university forward, together.
A campus farewell for Jennifer Mnookin
Faculty, staff and students joined the send-off event, where UW leaders shared their heartfelt well-wishes for the university’s 30th chancellor.
Tracing life’s hidden histories
Professor Claudia Solís-Lemus’ lab brings unique statistical rigor to far-reaching biological questions, from the origin of life to the diversity we see today.
Remembering Jon Miskowski, PBS Wisconsin’s emeritus director of television
Miskowski leaves a legacy of statewide community focus and programmatic vision that advanced PBS Wisconsin’s prominence nationally in education, innovation and fundraising.
RISE-THRIVE lead and headquarters announced
Michal Engelman will lead the RISE-THRIVE Collaboration Headquarters in its mission to bring together researchers working at the forefront of two distinct but related research areas — immunology and healthspan.
With deep appreciation and immense gratitude, farewell
Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin offers a parting note as the academic year and her time at UW–Madison comes to a close.
Going above and beyond to help students succeed
The 2026 Awards for Mentoring Undergraduates recognize outstanding contributions to student growth from the classroom to the lab.
UW–Madison launches search for next Director of Athletics
The process is being initiated by interim Chancellor Eric Wilcots.
Professor Emeritus John Ralph elected to National Academy of Sciences
The honor recognizes his pioneering work to understand the biochemistry of an important binding compound in plants.
Universities of Wisconsin Presidential Search Committee, interim president named
Amy B. Bogost, president of the UW System Board of Regents, has appointed a 25-member presidential search committee to help identify the next Universities of Wisconsin president. Bogost appointed Renée Wachter as the interim president of the Universities of Wisconsin.
A Camp Randall commencement
Tears of joy, words of advice and some jumping around mark Saturday's ceremony.
‘The world needs you’
UW–Madison celebrated the achievements and expertise of doctoral and professional graduates at Friday’s spring commencement.
Second fusion summit at UW signals the Midwest’s rise as a fusion powerhouse
The event brought together researchers, industry leaders, government officials and investors to learn about and discuss fusion as a viable energy source.
Primatologist Karen Strier elected to American Philosophical Society
The highly selective distinction honors her more than four decades studying and working to protect an endangered monkey species.