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Protest guidelines help students, employees exercise right to free speech

October 7, 2021

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

October 7, 2021

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

October 7, 2021

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’

October 5, 2021

“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

October 5, 2021

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

October 5, 2021

“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

October 4, 2021

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

October 1, 2021

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

September 30, 2021

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

September 30, 2021

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

September 30, 2021

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

September 30, 2021

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

September 30, 2021

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

September 30, 2021

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

September 28, 2021

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

September 23, 2021

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