Listening sessions scheduled for provost search
The Provost Search and Screen Committee invites the UW–Madison community to share input on the search for the next provost during two listening sessions. Read More
A blood test for cancer shows promise thanks to machine learning
UW–Madison researchers have developed a method for early cancer detection using blood plasma, machine learning and equipment commonly found in medical labs. Read More
Martin Luther King Jr. gave “Future of Integration” speech at UW–Madison
A crowd of nearly 3,000 gathered in the Stock Pavilion in 1965 to hear King give a speech titled “The Future of Integration,” in which he defined what came to be known in the civil rights movement as a “period of constructive integration.” Read More
Carla Vigue named director of tribal relations for UW–Madison
Carla Vigue, a member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, joins the University of Wisconsin–Madison as tribal relations director, bringing two decades of community affairs and outreach experience to the role. Read More
First-in-kind psychedelic trials treat opioid and methamphetamine use disorders
School of Pharmacy and School of Medicine and Public Health collaborators are leading two first-in-kind clinical psilocybin trials for treating opioid and methamphetamine use disorders. Read More
Northeastern Wisconsin PFAS plume moves into Green Bay via groundwater
Researchers have "fingerprinted" PFAS chemicals in the waters of Green Bay, linking them to upstream to their likely source and downstream to farm fields. Read More
When living closer to humans, animals encounter each other more often
Living closer to humans brings wild animals closer to each other, possibly closer than they'd like, according to new research from UW's Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Read More
Pay plan increases to take effect in January
Pay increases will go into effect for many UW employees beginning Jan. 1, 2023. Read More
Moments in time: photos from 2022
We've captured some of the most memorable and captivating images from our staff photographers, Jeff Miller, Bryce Richter and Althea Dotzour and student photographers Colton Mansavage Taylor Wolfram. Read More
UW–Madison increases research expenditures by $16 million, retains top 10 research institution ranking
UW–Madison remains the eighth-ranked research institution in the nation among public and private universities and saw an increase in research spending from 2020 to 2021. Read More
Chancellor Mnookin’s 2022 holiday card
Chancellor Mnookin wishes the students, faculty and staff of UW–Madison a happy holiday season and shares her gratitude for everything you do to make this university one of the best institutions in the world. Read More
‘Go Big Read’ seeking book suggestions for 2023-24
The campus community can submit ideas for a book that can generate vigorous discussions, engage the intellectual resources of UW and forge connections among students, faculty, staff, alumni and the wider community. Read More
UW–Madison, U.S. Army announce partnership on environmental issues
UW–Madison and the U.S. Army will launch a two-year pilot program to work collaboratively on training, consultation and resources for environmental-related issues. Read More
Return to in-person journalist residencies with all-star lineup
After going online during the height of the pandemic, UW's Journalist in Residence series returned in-person this semester with visits from five experts in broadcast, podcast and print reporting across topics of science, politics and culture. Read More
Search begins for new provost
A 17-member search and scren committee has formed to help identify a new provost and chief academic officer for UW–Madison. Read More
Folds in pUG molecules turn off genes and could provide clues about human disease
A curlicue RNA molecule dubbed a pUG can silence gene expression in roundworms, according to new findings. Researchers are using what they've learned to study human pUGs and their role in our own gene expression. Read More
Charlie Berens gets interrogated — by his little sister
Ahead of his winter commencement address this Sunday, comedian Charlie Berens sat down with his sister and current UW student Bridget Berens to answer her questions about his undergraduate days at UW–Madison. Read More
UW researchers honored for inventions
UW professors Susan Hagness, Jo Handelsman and Justin Williams have been named fellows of the National Academy of inventors. Read More
Office of Strategic Consulting announces interim director
Starting Jan. 1, Charles Meyer will become interim associate vice provost for strategic initiatives and the director of the Office of Strategic Consulting. Read More
A campus health update as fall finishes and we look ahead to spring
Students and employees can find information and resources to support their health as several respiratory viruses circulate this winter. Read More