Researchers at UW–Madison lead data science coalition to aid with COVID-19
Early modeling results show that the speed of viral transmission has slowed since Wisconsin's first “Safer at Home” executive order, demonstrating that social distancing is necessary to stop the spread of the disease.
WARF commits $100K to scaling up COVID solutions
The new UW/WARF COVID-19 Accelerator Challenge is intended to speed development of prototypes and concepts that can be deployed in 6-12 months.
Administrative Improvement Awards recognize innovative employees and their ideas
The awards are for outstanding work in process, service and delivery redesign that increases efficiency, revenue channels or cost savings, or improves service delivery.
Badger Talks examines personal finance in a pandemic
Should you tap your retirement savings? Borrow or lend money? J. Michael Collins offers advice on these and other financial matters under the strain of current economic conditions.
University Ridge Golf Course to re-open Friday, April 24
University Ridge Golf Course is set to re-open Friday under the extension of Wisconsin's "Safer At Home" orders. Please see the UW Athletics site for more information on safety-related guidelines.
UW–Madison engineer works with local health leaders to develop COVID-19 prediction models
The models use a swath of relevant, research-based parameters to predict the number of cases of in the region.
Extension offers guidance on operating a farm during the pandemic
While much of the negative impact on agriculture by COVID-19 is out of farmers' control, there are things they can do now to reduce or prevent the impact of the virus on the health and productivity of their farm.
UW-Madison statement on April 16 Board of Regents Executive Committee
Across every department and division, each University of Wisconsin–Madison employee contributes to our mission of teaching, research and outreach. We deeply value the work of our faculty and staff, along with the flexibility and creativity they’ve employed to keep the university running during this period.
Gov. Evers extends Safer at Home order
Gov. Tony Evers today directed Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to extend the Safer at Home order from April 24, 2020 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2020, or until a superseding order is issued. The order implements some new measures to ensure safety and support the progress we've made in containing COVID-19, but also allows certain activities to start up again.
Blank’s Slate: You don’t have to miss observing Earth Day
Chancellor Rebecca Blank urges you to participate in a virtual Earth Day conference sponsored by the Nelson Institute on April 20. And learn more about the history of the Nelson Institute as it celebrates 50 years.
10 employees receive 2020 University Staff Recognition Awards
While an official ceremony recognizing the winners has been postponed, we present them here to honor their contributions and thank them for their many years of helping keep the university running efficiently.
Initiative enhances library holdings to support research
Susan Cook (right) meets with graduate student Jessica Courtier in the Mosse Humanities Building in 2008. Cook is director of UW–Madison’s Mead Witter School…
New research helps explain why the solar wind is hotter than expected
When the sun expels plasma, the solar wind, which causes events such as auroras above the earth, cools as it expands through space — but not as much as the laws of physics would predict. UW–Madison physicists now know the reason.
Updates on the 2020 Census for UW students
Despite the disruption of campus life due to COVID-19, UW–Madison is still working to help students meet their obligation to be counted in the 2020…
Physicists to improve plasma fusion mirror devices with $5 million grant
It will serve as a prototype for the next generation of fusion reactors. "It’s a new look at an older concept using new technology,” says researcher Cary Forest.
Plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients tested as therapy at UW Health
The UW School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health are part of a nationwide effort to study whether the plasma can help shorten the duration or severity of the illness.
Watch for a Webex phishing attempt
The Cybersecurity Operations Center at UW–Madison is aware of an active phishing campaign targeting Webex users. Please be vigilant if you receive emails stating your Webex software is out of date. Cisco will NOT contact users via email that their Webex software requires an update.
Events Cancellation Extended Through June 30
The university has extended the cancellation of non-essential in-person campus events and meetings through June 30. Previously, the cancellation had been in effect through May…
School of Pharmacy team produces hand sanitizer for UW Health
The school's Zeeh Pharmaceutical Experiment Station started production on March 20 and, in less than a week, provided more than 100 gallons of vitally important sanitizer.
SOAR to be offered online this summer
For the safety of the campus and community, Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) will be offered online this summer.