PHMDC updates public health order, expands outdoor gathering size
Outdoor gatherings off-campus of up to 50 people are now permitted provided that participants maintain physical distancing. Read More
Sociologist battles inequities in artificial intelligence
Alumna Alex Hanna is a research scientist on Google’s Ethical AI Team, which focuses on responsible artificial intelligence systems. “There’s a very strong chance that those data are exacerbating existing race, gender, and class inequalities,” she says. Read More
Legal Affairs Vice Chancellor Taffora to retire
Among the areas Raymond Taffora worked on during his tenure were the establishment of the Office of Compliance, faculty tenure policies, creation of a new Title IX program, and work on public records and First Amendment issues. Read More
Bill Mann retiring; interim successor designated
Director of Conference Centers and Mail Services Bill Mann is set to retire on Jan. 31 following 37 years of facilities operations and management service to the University of Wisconsin System. Read More
A new way to help the immune system fight back against cancer
"We believe we are launching a new cancer therapy field here," says Jamey Weichert, professor of radiology. "It’s very exciting, and the research team is incredible.” Read More
Subscriptions to satellite alerts linked to decreased deforestation in Africa
Launched in 2016, the Global Land Analysis and Discovery system provides frequent, high-resolution alerts when it detects a drop in forest cover. Read More
Year-end snowfall blankets campus
Bringing the curtain down on 2020, a classic Wisconsin snowfall the night of Dec. 29–30 dressed the UW–Madison campus in its winter best. Read More
University Health Services to vaccinate Phase 1a eligible individuals against COVID-19
“We know it could be many months before all of our students and employees can be vaccinated," says a UHS official, "but this is an important and hopeful first step.” Read More
COVID questions: First wave of vaccines, indoor ventilation tips
How do you find out if you're eligible for the vaccine? And now that it's winter, how can you ventilate your home? Read More
Free community COVID-19 testing extended to early January
Additional days of free COVID-19 testing will be available to the general public at the Nielsen Tennis Stadium Jan. 4-7 under a partnership between UW–Madison, the University of Wisconsin System and the federal government. Read More
2020 vision: Research communicators pick their most memorable stories
This year has reminded all of us just how much science, and its connection to humanity, influences our lives. Here are the stories that stood out the most this year to the research communicators in UW–Madison University Communications. Read More
UW–Madison finalizing plans to provide COVID-19 vaccine to eligible students and employees
University Health Services will manage the process of administering vaccines to frontline health care workers and other individuals at UW–Madison who are eligible for the initial phase of vaccination, or Phase 1a. Read More
Chancellor Blank’s 2020 holiday card
“As we turn the page to a new year, we look forward to being together again in the classroom, on the Terrace and at Badger sporting events. In the meantime, Bucky, Hanns and I wish you a very happy holiday season and a safe and healthy 2021.” Read More
PHMDC updates its public health order, allows some gatherings
Public Health Madison & Dane County has issued a new public health order, effective Wednesday, Dec. 16. Read More
Moments in Time 2020: A Year of Resilience
University Communications photographers compiled a visual record of the year as it unfolded on campus. These are their most memorable Moments in Time. Read More
Pandemic-related research initiative receives strong campus response
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education received 110 applications for the Pandemic-Affected Research Continuation Initiative and will support 70, representing each of the four research divisions. Read More
Holocaust survivor, geneticist, patient advocate remembered for inspiring others
Renata Laxova focused on intellectual and developmental disabilities, prenatal diagnosis of birth defects, cancer genetics, and — above all — the relationships between medical professionals and patients. Read More
UW–Madison leads DoD-funded effort to restore vision to injured service members and people with disease
The technology will be based on a system in which human induced pluripotent cells are used to generate light-responsive eye cells called photoreceptors along with the cells that support them. Read More
Farm and Industry Short Course announces tuition guarantee
UW–Madison will guarantee all FISC students from Wisconsin with a family income below the median will have their tuition funded by gifts and grants. “Short Course” has trained future farmers on the latest management and production techniques since 1886. Read More
Dean reviews underway for Jeff Russell, Linda Scott
Every five years, academic deans and directors of the university’s schools and colleges undergo a comprehensive review to assess their academic and administrative leadership and performance in such areas as external relations and resource management. Read More