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UW–Madison monitoring air quality

July 18, 2026

Wildfire smoke from Minnesota and Ontario continues to drift across Wisconsin

How to beat phone addiction

July 14, 2026

Two Badgers have created the Brick, a small device that you tap with your phone to temporarily block apps and eliminate digital distractions.

July 13 campus cooling update

July 13, 2026

Campus remains open and operating as higher temperatures return to the region.

Don’t click on that link!

July 10, 2026

From spam to phishing, scams are getting smarter, but two UW–Madison professors have tips for protecting yourself online.

Runge named CALS interim dean

July 10, 2026

Associate dean and professor of biological systems engineering will serve pending a search for a permanent dean.

Brian Moulton named UW–Madison’s senior director of federal relations

July 8, 2026

Moulton brings more than two decades of experience in public policy, government affairs and the non-profit sector to the role.

Gillaspy to move into new rural leadership role

July 8, 2026

Glenda Gillaspy, 14th dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, will shift roles to become director of the Wisconsin Rural Partnerships Institute starting July 12.

‘An emotional day’: Welcoming home new Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst

July 8, 2026

Surrounded by the Badger community, the new director of athletics was formally introduced during a pair of events at Camp Randall Stadium.

When should schools ban cellphones?

July 7, 2026

UW–Madison students from the La Follette School of Public Affairs developed research-based recommendations to help a K-12 district implement new policies.

July 6 campus cooling update

July 6, 2026

Campus continues to be open and operating and cooling repairs are continuing

Celebrating America’s 250th at the Terrace

July 5, 2026

The Stars, Stripes & Shorelines event put on a red, white and blue spectacle for the UW–Madison community.

Helping new Badgers feel at home

June 30, 2026

Student orientation leaders for the annual SOAR program spend their summers guiding incoming UW–Madison students through their transition to college.

June 30 campus cooling update

June 30, 2026

From: Robert Cramer, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration To the campus community, Latest information about campus cooling issues Find the…

Important details regarding campus cooling issues

June 29, 2026

UW–Madison is open, but the university is adjusting many building operations because of limited availability of air conditioning.

Update: Important details regarding campus cooling issues

June 28, 2026

Students, faculty and staff, Latest information about campus cooling issues Find the latest updates and frequently asked questions. As I…

The iconic campus clock

June 26, 2026

Before the era of cellphones and smartwatches, Music Hall’s 100-foot-high clock tower was one of the only places on campus to reference the official time.

Campus building cooling issues: Update and response

June 26, 2026

Dear campus colleagues, To: All students, faculty and staff From: Robert Cramer, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Latest information about campus cooling issues…