Multicultural Student Center honors graduates, student leaders
Students and staff celebrated the end of the year with a ceremony and awarding of embroidered stoles to wear with caps and gowns. Read More
Leadership Certificate awarded to 75 UW–Madison students
At the University of Wisconsin–Madison, a certificate program — similar to a minor at other universities — offers a chance for students to show their… Read More
Meyerhoff Awards recognize student leadership, service and scholarship
Over two dozen students, selected by campus academic and student affairs organizations, received the honor in recognition of leadership, service and scholarship. Read More
UW journal of undergraduate research publishes first issue
The Journal of Undergraduate Science and Technology (JUST) hopes to make scientific achievement accessible beyond academia while fostering awareness of exceptional undergraduate research. Read More
UW-Madison’s Brennan named to lead National Library of Medicine
The library, which traces its origins to 1836, has grown to become the largest repository of medical knowledge anywhere. Read More
Class of 2016: Beyond the Badger State
This year's graduating class at the University of Wisconsin–Madison represents 70 nations in all. Read More
Laverne Cox visits
Cox, an actress and advocate for moving beyond traditional gender expectations, spoke on campus Monday as part of the Wisconsin Union Directorate Distinguished Lecture Series.
More than 150 new members join Phi Beta Kappa at UW–Madison
158 students and two faculty members were honored at the 2016 spring banquet. Read More
Student Personnel Association honors seven student services professionals
The organization exists to create cross-campus connections among people who work with students to support, enhance and reinforce the UW's learning mission. Read More
Traffic tips for commencement weekend
This weekend will be especially busy at UW–Madison with commencement and move-out at residence halls. Read More
Baldwin Wisconsin Idea grant winners announced
Projects both large and small will help the university contribute knowledge and resources across the state. Read More
Carrot genome paints picture of domestication, could help improve crops
The crop's full genetic code was just deciphered by a team of researchers led by UW–Madison horticulture professor and geneticist Phil Simon. Read More
Social work graduate: ‘My greatest goal … is to make people see each other as human beings’
A 16-year-old boy is shown into the room. There are four tables set up in a rectangle; seven people sit around the ‘“U,” facing him. Read More
Commencement spotlight: Class of 2016
Every one of the 6,517 students graduating this week has a unique story to tell about their UW–Madison experience — of challenges overcome, connections forged, contributions made. Read More
Culver to lead Center for Journalism Ethics
“The industry faces many pressures, yet the journalism itself has never been stronger,” Culver says. Read More
UW horticulturalists help sow seeds of community in northern Wisconsin
Just as some seeds yield tomatoes, carrots and lettuce, others grow community and partnership. Read More
Blowing glass in class
Few departments on campus use as much glassware as the Department of Chemistry. So it makes perfect sense to have a master glassblower within the department to help design and build innovative equipment. Read More
Major change proposed in who’s considered hourly
The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed increasing the salary threshold for coverage under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Read More
Washburn Observatory open Monday for public viewing of Mercury crossing sun
Weather permitting, Washburn Observatory will be open to the public for safe viewing of the event. Read More
Twelve professors receive Romnes Faculty Fellowships
Twelve promising young faculty have been honored with Romnes Faculty Fellowships. They will receive a $50,000 award for research, supported by the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation. Read More