Protest guidelines help students, employees exercise right to free speech
Each academic year, university officials remind students and employees of protest guidelines that will help keep them safe and in good standing as they exercise their constitutional rights. Read More
COVID questions: airborne particles; vaccines for children
How long does the COVID-19 virus linger in the air? How safe are COVID-19 vaccines for children and teenagers? Read More
Scott elected to lead American Academy of Nursing
Linda Scott, dean of the UW–Madison School of Nursing, was chosen by more than 2,700 academy fellows. Scott’s research focuses on the impact of fatigue and sleep deprivation on both nurses and their patients. Read More
Chancellor Blank reports on ‘State of the University’
“This past year was difficult, but we are in a much better place than we were last fall,” Chancellor Rebecca Blank reported in remarks that touched on COVID-19, enrollment, diversity, compensation, and other pressing topics. Read More
IceCube to appear in BBC and PBS documentaries
UW’s massive neutrino observatory at the South Pole, comprising over 5,000 light sensors deployed deep in the ice, is featured in “Neutrino: Hunting the Ghost Particle,” online now, and NOVA's “Particles Unknown,” premiering Oct. 6. Read More
Algae blooms a problem but not a trend, study finds
“For many, many lakes, they are a very serious problem,” says Grace Wilkinson of the UW–Madison Center for Limnology. “But algal blooms are not getting worse everywhere." Read More
Dane County extends face mask order to Nov. 5
Public Health Madison & Dane County has extended to Nov. 5 an emergency order requiring that everyone age 2 and older wear a face covering or mask when in any enclosed building. UW–Madison's own mask order remains in effect on campus. Read More
UW Police, UHS Mental Health Services partner to help students in crisis
Through a partnership between student groups, University Health Services and the University of Wisconsin Police Department, there's a new resource responding with police to students experiencing a mental health crisis: Two trained mental health professionals. Read More
COVID-19 booster shots now available
University Health Services (UHS) is now providing a booster, or third shot, of the Pfizer vaccine to students and employees. To make an appointment, use the MyUHS app or web portal. You may also seek appointments off campus including through a health care provider and local pharmacies. Read More
The 2021 winners: Cool Science Image Contest
Winning submissions were created with point-and-shoot digital cameras, cutting-edge microscopes, and telescopes of both the backyard and mountaintop variety. Because sometimes, there’s no substitute for the visual. Read More
Nasia Safdar becomes associate dean for clinical trials
Safdar, a professor in the School of Medicine and Public Health and infectious disease specialist at UW Health, will work to create the most efficient and user-friendly environment for clinical trials. Read More
Faculty and staff ‘critical compensation’ programs to return
The "critical compensation programs" will include a lump-sum bonus program for employees who have made exceptional contributions, and a discretionary compensation fund and faculty block grant. Read More
Annual benefits enrollment adapts to the times with a mix of virtual and in-person events
The Employee Resource Fair, Oct. 5 at Union South, is an in-person option, but with some limitations to maintain health and safety. Representatives of approximately 30 campus resources for employees will be on hand. Read More
Library Collections Enhancement Initiative seeks new proposals
The initiative builds on the strengths of existing library holdings, while also expanding campus research capacities with critical and emerging collections needs. Read More
300 interviews: Ajay Sethi’s pandemic pivot
When COVID-19 hit, Sethi's expertise made him a frequent source for national and local news media. At the same time, he was continuing to teach his unexpectedly timely course "Conspiracies in Public Health." Read More
UW aging researchers to expand ‘Elder Tree’ web platform to smart devices
Elder Tree supports older adults who wish to remain in their homes. Now, because not everyone can use a computer easily, it will be adapted for smart speakers and smart displays. Read More