From the Chancellor: UW in a semester of COVID
"We’re on the cusp of what is sure to be one of the most unusual fall semesters in our university’s history," says Chancellor Rebecca Blank. Read More
UW experts design masks for campus from scratch
The masks were designed by the university’s experts in textiles, filtration and infectious disease, and manufactured by one of Wisconsin’s oldest companies. Read More
Free, reusable cloth face coverings being provided to all employees
To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, all UW–Madison employees are being provided with three reusable cloth face coverings to wear as they return to campus. Read More
Check your trip — campus bus changes in effect
Routes 80 and 84 have been revised to help reduce overcrowding, improve spacing of buses, and keep buses running on time. Routes 81 and 82 have been revised to better serve student residence halls and apartment locations. Face masks must be worn while riding. Read More
Opening dates set for Shell, NTS, Nicholas Recreation Center
The Shell and Nielsen Tennis Stadium (NTS) reopened to students, faculty, and staff on Monday, August 17. The Nicholas Recreation Center is expected to open in a limited capacity on Monday, September 14. Read More
Understanding how birds respond to extreme weather can inform conservation efforts
The results of this study could help conservationists target their efforts to vulnerable species, as well as locations where extreme weather events are predicted. Read More
Chancellor Blank’s order on face masks
This order is issued pursuant to my authority under UWS Chapter 18.11(7)(e) to establish access to UW–Madison lands and buildings in accordance with my responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of the University. Read More
UW System regents approve 2021-23 biennial budget request
The request seeks a state funding increase of 3.5 percent in each of the next two years, and "recognizes that investment in higher education is key to boosting our economy, even in difficult times," says Chancellor Rebecca Blank. Read More
Chancellor Rebecca Blank’s statement on UW System budget proposal
"I strongly support the biennial budget request forwarded by UW System leadership and approved by the Board of Regents. It’s a modest proposal that recognizes that investment in higher education is key to boosting our economy, even in difficult times." Read More
‘We are not the grammar police’
Anja Wanner, professor of English language and linguistics, gives her take in this Q & A on the use of grammar while texting and on "they" as a singular, gender-neutral pronoun. Read More
NSF Physics Frontier Center for neutron star modeling to include UW–Madison
The center expands the reach and depth of existing capabilities in modeling some of the most violent events known in the universe: the mergers of neutron stars and their explosive aftermath. Read More
Off-campus health and safety
Dean of Students Christina Olstad and University Health Services Executive Director Jake Baggott share a message to students about off-campus health and safety related to COVID-19. Read More
Extension grant focuses on culturally responsive leadership skills for tribal communities
The Division of Extension will use a grant to develop leadership programs in the Lac du Flambeau, Lac Courte Oreilles, and Menominee Nation communities and bring lessons learned to campus. Read More
When bomb tore through Sterling Hall 50 years ago, he was inside: ‘I still have flashbacks’
Bill Evans remembers feeling the building shudder, then seeing a wave of dirt and dust blow by a lab door. He immediately reported that something terrible had happened. Read More
At University Hospital, damage and shock in aftermath of 1970 Sterling Hall bombing
The blast shattered most of the hospital's east-facing windows, including those in the intensive care unit. “Our assignment was to pick glass off of patients,” remembers a nursing student. Read More
Fall Research Competition continues to support researchers, graduate students
The annual contest offers funding for select research projects across each faculty division — biological sciences, physical sciences, social sciences and the arts and humanities. Read More
UW–Madison maintains strong campus response to sexual harassment and sexual violence
“It’s important for students, faculty and staff to know that the university will continue to respond to complaints under the authority of UW System rules and our campus policies as well as under Title IX,” says Lauren Hasselbacher, who oversees campus response to sexual misconduct for the Office of Compliance. Read More
Chancellor, other top campus leaders to conduct Smart Restart YouTube events
A pair of Smart Restart updates, one focused on graduate students and the second for the full campus community, are set for Aug. 19 and Aug. 21. Panelists will include Chancellor Rebecca Blank and a group of vice chancellors and other officials. Read More
Patients taking opioids produce antibodies that may hinder anti-opioid vaccine
The findings add to a growing understanding of how the immune system can recognize drugs and influence their effects in the body, which may ultimately support the production and delivery of a vaccine that reduces the harm of opioid abuse. Read More
UW–Madison performs well in worldwide ranking of universities
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is once again ranked highly in the Academic Ranking of World Universities, coming in at 32nd in the world and 23rd in the United States. Read More