More than a footnote: Remembering the life of William S. Noland, the first known Black graduate of UW–Madison
Noland, a member of the first Black family to establish permanent residence in Madison, received his UW degree on June 17, 1875. Read More
When perseverance is the only option: Mabel Watson Raimey
Raimey is believed to have been the first African-American woman to graduate from UW–Madison. And that is just the beginning of her story. Read More
Pharmacy students meet urgent need for vaccinators in Wisconsin
“It’s a win-win,” says pharmacy student Maggie Hoernke. “We get practice educating patients and administering the vaccine, and we also get to help out the public. Read More
COVID Questions: Experts present facts about effectiveness of testing, content of vaccines
We will be publishing answers to questions about COVID-19 and the pandemic each week in this COVID Questions column. Read More
Individualized brain cell grafts reverse Parkinson’s symptoms in monkeys
UW researchers say the stem cell treatment is an "extremely powerful" step toward a treatment for millions of human Parkinson’s patients. Read More
Employee update: Positive cases, testing and vaccine
Beginning March 1, the state will make additional populations eligible for vaccination, but because of limited supplies, UHS will not be able to offer vaccine immediately to everyone newly eligible. Read More
Community Chats series highlights how campus partners are tackling pressing issues
In the first episode, Brenda González talks with Emily Auerbach of the UW Odyssey Project, which offers life-changing UW–Madison humanities classes for adult students facing economic barriers to college. Read More
UW alumna confirmed as ambassador to United Nations
Linda Thomas-Greenfield, who received a master’s degree from UW–Madison and maintains close ties to the university, has extensive experience navigating issues on the world stage. Read More
Capital budget plan is cornerstone for UW–Madison growth
New buildings for the College of Letters & Science and the College of Engineering are included in Gov. Tony Evers' 2021-23 capital budget — "a major investment in higher education infrastructure,” says Chancellor Rebecca Blank. Read More
20 million years of life lost to COVID-19
In heavily affected countries, the pandemic has surpassed influenza and traffic deaths in years of life cut short and is comparable to heart disease, says UW–Madison political scientist Adeline Lo. Read More
Study led by UW doctor finds analyzing DNA in urine could help detect cancer
Currently, cancers are detected using more invasive methods. Urinalysis has long been used to manage many diseases and disorders, but not cancer. Read More
The Science Coalition honors Rep. Mark Pocan as 2021 ‘Champion of Science’
The award is given to a distinguished group of policymakers for furthering university research through increased federal investment in science. Read More
Mission to Mars will memorialize exceptional UW engineering alum
Jim Willmore’s name, along with those of his team members, is inscribed on a small helicopter called Ingenuity being sent to Mars as part of NASA’s Mars 2020 Mission. Read More
COVID questions: Visiting considerations; allergy concerns
Before planning a visit it's important to have an honest conversation about it in advance to make sure everyone understands the risks. Read More
UW–Madison UniverCity Year program to partner with four communities in 2021
The program links university resources with local knowledge to improve sustainability, resilience, livability, and the general well-being of Wisconsin communities. Read More
Steven Wright’s ‘The Coyotes of Carthage’ depicts realities of race, money and politics
USA Today ranked the UW law and creative writing professor as one of “100 Black novelists and fiction writers you should read." Read More
Governor’s budget designed to help the university ‘bounce back’
Calling higher education an economic driver for Wisconsin, Governor Tony Evers proposed a major reinvestment in the University of Wisconsin System. Read More
A year of COVID: Panel reflects on what’s transpired
A review of how the UW–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health rose to the challenge and responded to the pandemic. Read More
Search underway for new director of Division of the Arts
The director will help to shape and advance a collective, new vision for the division and its programs in alignment with the university's plans and direction. Read More
Legal Affairs search seeks new vice chancellor
The vice chancellor for legal affairs is the chief legal officer of the university. Reporting to the chancellor, the vice chancellor serves as senior counselor to the chancellor and other senior university officials, and is a member of the chancellor's executive leadership team. Read More