Women’s History Month: celebrating UW women
In honor of Women’s History Month, here are the stories of some of our other favorite UW women who continue to inspire.
For stressed-out grad students, mindfulness makes big difference
Cultivated through practices such as meditation, yoga or prayer, mindfulness centers around being in the present moment in an open, non-judgmental, curious, accepting way.
New funding to protect bats from fungal epidemic hinges on UW–Madison discoveries
Researchers will investigate a multi-pronged approach to protecting wild bats against Pseudogymnoascus destructans, the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome.
Recent Sightings
Seven national titles: Crowd shares Badgers’ joy at championship There were seven, count 'em, seven championship trophies on display at the Welcome Home event for the Badgers women's hockey team at LaBahn Arena on Monday night. No other collegiate women's hockey team has as many. See more
Photo by: Bryce Richter
Featured Expert
Howard Schweber: Possible arrest of former president Trump
Howard Schweber, associate professor of political science and legal studies and affiliate faculty of law, is available for interviews about news that… More
Events calendar
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2024-2025 Fulbright US Student Program competition opens March 31, 202312:30 pm, 260 Bascom Hall
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IRP & AAPSS Webinar - Colleen Heflin, Shannon Monnat, Lindsey Bullinger, Jessica Pac, Jessica Drescher, and Jason DeParle1:00 pm, Online
Cecil Garvin, esteemed teacher of Ho-Chunk language, to receive honorary degree from UW–Madison
Garvin is a supremely fluent speaker of Ho-Chunk — one of only a few remaining. He has instructed learners of all ages and abilities in community settings as well as through dedicated language camps and classes offered through the Ho-Chunk Nation.
UW–Madison’s innovative Teacher Pledge, aimed at supporting future educators, extended
This donor-funded initiative pays the equivalent of in-state tuition and fees, testing, and licensing costs for students enrolled in one of the School’s teacher preparation programs. In return, graduates “pledge” to teach for three or four years at a pre-kindergarten through 12th grade school in Wisconsin.
Schlecht to lead campus planning and design
Peter Schlecht has been selected as the new University Architect and Assistant Vice Chancellor of Campus Planning & Design in Facilities Planning & Management.