This time around, student commencement speaker has a slightly different message in mind
As the valedictorian of her high school class and 2025 senior class president, Sam Mahlum has an opportunity for a rare do-over: her second run at a commencement address.
Columnist and humorist Jason Gay to deliver spring commencement address for his beloved alma mater (and to spite Michigan, probably)
Sports columnist, humorist and Badger-to-the-core Jason Gay still asks himself before big decisions, "What would Barry Alvarez do?" He'll be back on campus on May 10 to address the class of 2025.
Alumna Felicity Klingele awarded top scholarship for graduate study at Oxford
Klingele is the first Badger to win the Barry Scholarship, which provides full funding for a minimum of two years of graduate study at the University of Oxford.
Three UW–Madison students named 2025 Goldwater Scholars
Three University of Wisconsin–Madison students have been named winners of 2025 Goldwater Scholarships, the premier undergraduate scholarship in mathematics, engineering and the natural sciences in the United States.
Campus community invited to provide feedback on initial concepts to inform UW–Madison’s next strategic framework
The following message was sent on April 3 to all UW–Madison students, faculty, academic staff and university staff from Provost Charles Isbell, Jr. and Lauren Papp, associate dean for research in the School of Human Ecology.
Students invited to help envision UW–Madison’s future at upcoming community conversations
Over the past few months, a Visioning Committee convened by Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin has been creating initial concepts to inform recommendations for the university’s next strategic framework. Students can provide their feedback on the concepts at two community conversations to be held in mid-April. Snacks will be provided, and participants will have a chance to win door prizes.
UW faculty and staff invited to help envision UW–Madison’s future at upcoming community conversations
Over the past few months, a Visioning Committee convened by Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin has been creating initial concepts to inform recommendations for the university’s next strategic framework. Faculty and staff can provide their feedback on the concepts upcoming community conversations to be held in April.
UW–Madison’s Strategic Visioning Committee seeks feedback from campus community
UW–Madison's Strategic Visioning Committee invites faculty, staff, students and alums to provide feedback on the committee's initial concepts through an online survey and listening sessions.
Shalala, Sensenbrenner to be awarded honorary degrees from UW–Madison
This year's recipients have dedicated their careers to public service, both in Wisconsin and nationally.
AAAS members elect UW researchers new fellows
Seven UW–Madison researchers are among the 471 scientists, engineers and innovators honored in this year's awards from the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
He sought more opportunities for student artists. Now he’s leading a major show.
UW–Madison junior Bryce Dailey has an eye on a marketing career, with a long-term goal of starting an arts-related business. He wanted to get student artwork in front of a broader audience, so he got creative. The result: an independent, off-campus show focused on building community, especially among undergraduate artists. It’s exactly the kind of thing the university encourages.
Devesh Ranjan named dean of UW College of Engineering
Devesh Ranjan, a mechanical engineer and a leader at one of the country’s largest and highest-ranked engineering programs, will be the tenth dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Through her story of loss and resilience, UW freshman hopes to help others ‘find their light in their darkness’
She chose to bring her spirit of service and passion for mental health advocacy to UW–Madison thanks to the financial aid of Bucky's Pell Pathway.
UW–Madison researchers and Wisconsin farmers work together to produce healthy potato harvests
Potato farmers across Wisconsin have a long history of partnership with UW–Madison vegetable researchers to ensure a healthy harvest, from the initial seed supply to disease prevention and management. Decades of fruitful collaboration have made Wisconsin a model for other states, and UW continues innovating for increased productivity and sustainability.
UW–Madison’s Teacher Pledge keeps PK–12 educators in the profession — and in Wisconsin
The premise behind UW's Teacher Pledge is simple but transformational: If you pledge to stay, we pledge to pay. Because training quality educators and keeping them in Wisconsin are critical to addressing the state’s teacher shortage.
Inclement weather policy for employees
UW–Madison employees can find information on campus procedures and how to respond in cases of inclement weather.
UW–Madison nationally recognized for greatest overall turnout in 2022 Big Ten Voting Challenge
In addition to winning greatest overall turnout in the 2022 Big Ten Voting Challenge, UW–Madison was recognized for having the highest student voter registration and voter turnout among four-year colleges in Wisconsin and certified it as a platinum campus for its level of student voter engagement in the 2022 midterm elections.
From stem cells to technology, the next Wisconsin RISE initiative focuses on improving health
The next focus area of the Wisconsin RISE Initiative, RISE-THRIVE, is set to harness and grow the university's reputation as a global powerhouse in interdisciplinary health research — translating both medical discoveries and innovative social science approaches into tangibly healthier lives for Wisconsinites and people and communities around the world.
Summer at UW–Madison’s Trout Lake Station means science (mostly)
Driven by 100 years of research, a sense of community, and close regional partnerships, UW–Madison's Trout Lake Research Station offers a snapshot of Wisconsin's aquatic ecosystems, plus a little bit of fun.
Thompson named vice chancellor for University Relations
Craig Thompson, a government affairs professional with more than 30 years of experience across local, county, state and federal levels, has been appointed vice chancellor for university relations at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.