Early voting starts for Feb. 21 primary election
In-person absentee voting for the Feb. 21 spring primary election is now open. Read More
Provost Scholz announces interim vice provosts for UW–Madison Libraries
University of Wisconsin–Madison Provost Karl Scholz has chosen Lesley Moyo, associate university librarian for public services, and Lee Konrad, associate university librarian for digital strategy,… Read More
Chancellor Mnookin creates vice chancellor for strategic communications role
The new vice chancellor will focus on the growing demands across media of serving the university community and its stakeholders. Read More
Seed strategy can help restore a biodiversity hotspot
Seeding longleaf pine understories with a mix of native savanna species could help restore one of North America's most biodiverse ecosystems. Read More
UW–Madison’s commitment to the state at the heart of new campaign
A new campaign will share the hard work and innovation that make Badgers truly unstoppable. Read More
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Turns 175
This July, the University of Wisconsin–Madison will kick off a year-long celebration to mark 175 years of constant trailblazing, ground-breaking research discoveries and defining cultural movements. Read More
Search announced for 2 new ombuds
The Office of the Provost and the Ombuds Office are seeking two new ombuds, one to begin service in June and the other to begin in December of this year. Read More
3 open house events in February will collect public input on West Campus District Plan
UW–Madison staff and architects from the design firm Perkins & Will will host three open house events in February to collect public input on the district's potential future development. Read More
Madison researchers join ranks of AAAS fellows
Six UW–Madison researchers are among the 506 scientists, engineers and innovators honored in this year's awards from the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Read More
New center will build on work of university’s Public History Project
UW–Madison's Public History Project, set to conclude this summer, will continue and expand its work as a new, permanent entity to be called the Rebecca M. Blank Center for Campus History. Read More
2023 Distinguished Teaching Award recipients announced
Twelve faculty members have been chosen to receive this year’s Distinguished Teaching Awards, an honor that annually recognizes some of UW–Madison's finest educators. Read More
Finding some wiggle room in semiconductor quantum computers
A new housing for quantum semiconductors upends conventional wisdom, achieving more perfect computations thanks to its less-than-perfect design. Read More
‘re:mancipation’ opens Feb. 6, explores Lincoln sculpture
The "re:mancipation" exhibition responds to Thomas Ball's canonical Emancipation Group statue, featuring artists' reinterpretation of Ball's original and the gallery space. A new statue from Sanford Biggers will go on view in late spring. Read More
Survey highlights pandemic stressors, finds improving climate for many, but not all, underrepresented faculty
The survey found a large majority of UW faculty feel respected and supported in their work. Respondents marked improvement for some, though not all, faculty from historically underrepresented groups. Read More
Faculty and staff go on tour with the Wisconsin Idea Seminar
This year’s “Forests and Rivers” tour is May 15–19 and will include experiences in the ancient forests of the Menominee Nation and at the banks of some of Wisconsin’s notable waterways, in addition to other stops along the way. Read More
Remembering Chuck Snowdon, renowned primatologist and professor emerit of psychology
Charles T. Snowdon, Hilldale Professor Emeritus of Psychology, died Jan. 7 in Madison at age 81. A distinguished primatologist, mentor and friend, Snowdon is remembered for his dedication to others as much as for his impressive academic legacy. Read More
New nanocapsules deliver therapy brain-wide, edit Alzheimer’s gene in mice
UW researchers have found a way to move gene therapies through the blood-brain barrier, a crucial step for brain-wide CRISPR treatments of disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Read More
Following pandemic, educators are not all right but meditation could ease burden
UW's Center for Healthy Minds has found that COVID-19's upheaval of K-12 schooling took its toll on educators and staff, but a meditation app showed promise for relieving symptoms of anxiety and depression. Read More
A spring health update for campus
Students and employees can find information and resources to support their health as several respiratory viruses circulate this semester. Read More
2022 Lab Symposium yields insights for supporting biotech research
The Symposium on Laboratory Lifecycle Management, a gathering to share ideas about accelerating biotech innovation and research in Wisconsin, yielded forward-thinking ideas to support UW's contribution to the state's growing biotech sector. Read More