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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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… Read More
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. Read More
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… Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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… Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
Online platform matches health care facilities with face shield manufacturers
The platform created by UW–Madison engineers has made hundreds of connections between suppliers and buyers, based on order quantity and urgency, production capacity and geographic location. Read More
Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene works with campus partners to test for COVID-19
Although the global surge in demand has made it more difficult in many places, WSLH’s colleagues at the university have pitched in to keep testing available in Wisconsin. Read More
Getting by with a little help
Here are some of the things UW–Madison employees have done at home to make their now multi-purposed surroundings — and their lives in general — more pleasant and efficient. Read More