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Badgers bask in ‘false spring’
From Bascom Hill to the still-icy shores of Lake Mendota, UW–Madison students took advantage of an unseasonably warm day in early March.
Mnookin, Zumbrunnen share messages on provost appointment
Chancellor Mnookin and Provost Zumbrunnen sent messages to campus about Monday's provost appointment
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.
Wisconsin Exchange event explores essential role of journalism in advancing civil discourse
On March 5, veteran media executive Andy Lack visited the Pyle Center for a campus conversation on how the industry can strengthen democratic dialogue.
Abbott visit marks UW–Madison’s ‘We Give Blood’ competition win
Abbott and the Big Ten Conference presented a $1 million award to support student well-being and participated in campus events with students, researchers and leaders.
How to study abroad … at the Olympics
UW–Madison students learning in Italy this semester lived out their dreams at the Winter Games.
University responds to Middle East conflict
UW–Madison is providing resources, information and support to address the situation in Iran and the broader Middle East
Over the Moon(shine)
Campus and community artists came together for an evening of music and performance art during Moonshine 2026, hosted by UW–Madison's Dance Department.
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.
‘Spark’ students learn civic engagement can start now
Student in UW Housing's Spark Learning Community experienced a sampling of a municipal government's many functions during a visit with local Madison officials.
Turning a passion for children’s well-being into policy change
A UW senior explores how the School of Human Ecology transformed her college experience, shaped her understanding of research and set her toward a fulfilling career.
Governor gets firsthand look at future of nuclear energy at UW–Madison
The visit follows a partnership announcement between the Public Service Commission and UW's Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics to study nuclear energy opportunities in the state.
Cheering for the champs
Badger fans packed The Sett for the Olympic women’s hockey gold medal game featuring 11 current and former UW–Madison players.
Research shows social media advertising suppresses voting in targeted communities
A new study is the first to quantify the effect of this kind of microtargeting on voter turnout.
DNA analysis provides insight into Mongol Empire’s genetics and integration with local cultures
Are one in 200 men really related to Genghis Khan? Maybe not, according to a new study from researchers at UW–Madison.
RISE-EARTH lead and headquarters announced
Chris Kucharik will lead the RISE-EARTH Collaboration Headquarters in its mission to advance interdisciplinary scholarship in sustainable energy and reimagine economic and environmental systems.
What I saw on the campus tour
The latest tours of UW–Madison offer new facilities to explore, fresh facts to share and increased accessibility for guests with disabilities. Student guides offer their personal perspectives.
New wage agreement reached for campus Building Trades employees
A new collective bargaining agreement with the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee, which covers campus Building Trades employees, has been approved by the Joint…
UW–Madison ranked among America’s Best Large Employers for 2026
The annual rankings were based primarily on survey responses from more than 217,000 employees working at companies within the U.S. that employ more than 1,000 people.
UW–Madison researchers awarded prestigious Sloan Fellowships
One of the oldest of its kind, the Sloan Research Fellowship program promotes research among some of the country's best young scientists.