Report: UW–Madison should expand computing efforts
A new school to house expanded efforts in computing and data analysis, to help students and Wisconsin workers take advantage of a field that is transforming the way people live and do business, is recommended by a working group. This finding and others come from a computer science working group Read More
New funding opportunity supports research into contemporary social problems
The grants will fund research with implications for promoting economic prosperity, enhancing social and psychological well-being, and improving health outcomes in the U.S. Read More
Solar cell, married to liquid battery, achieves record efficiency
The technology Professor Song Jin is advancing – unifying solar electricity generation with storage – could first be used in off-grid, standalone energy systems. Read More
$19M grant to aid research on early signs of Alzheimer’s
The Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer's Prevention has received a five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health for an in-depth study of molecular signs of the disease in brain and spinal fluid. Read More
Breaking ground with Grace
Grace Wahba, who retired in August, was the first female faculty member in the Department of Statistics at UW–Madison. Her work centered on the extraction of information from large data sets, particularly in the medical field. Read More
UW-Madison again makes top 50 in World University Rankings
The university ranked 43rd out of 1,258 universities worldwide, based on teaching, research and other factors. Read More
Go Big Read author coming to UW–Madison
In “The Death and Life of the Great Lakes, Dan Egan writes, “Like generations of the past, we know the damage we are doing to the lakes, and we know how to begin to stop it; unlike generations of the past, we aren’t doing it." Read More
New generation: Unique technology could turbocharge electrical efficiency
Mechanical engineering Professor Sage Kokjohn is developing technology roughly twice as efficient as conventional fossil fuel-based power plants, which would provide more environmentally friendly power. Read More
Two listening sessions slated for VCRGE search
The committee leading the search for a new vice chancellor for research and graduate education has set two listening sessions for faculty, staff and students to gather ideas and suggestions regarding leadership of the UW–Madison research enterprise. Read More
Upcoming Wellness Symposium enhances well-being on campus
“A Day of Resilience and Well-Being” is the theme of the upcoming Wellness Symposium, scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 23, 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m. at Union South. The event invites UW–Madison faculty, staff and students to take some time for self-care, enhance their energy and engagement, and connect with their best selves. Read More
Statement on ICE activity in Dane County
We encourage students seeking support to reach out to the Dean of Students Office in partnership with the Multicultural Student Center, a resource that provides assistance and support for the academic and non-academic success of DACA/undocumented students. Read More
Meet the record-breaking Class of 2022
This fall’s newly arrived freshmen make up the largest incoming class in UW–Madison's history, drawn from the highest number of applicants ever. And the number of students of color is at an all-time high for an incoming freshman class. Read More
UW helps communities create cleaner, greener wastewater
A partnership with the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District focuses on reducing releases of phosphorus, a plant nutrient that feeds overgrowths of algae in lakes and streams. Read More
Distinguished panel
A prototype neutrino detector made up of these large panels built at UW–Madison’s Physical Sciences Laboratory recently “saw” its first particles at the international particle physics lab CERN in Switzerland. The panels are integral to development of a large detector that will be installed deep within a South Dakota mine in the 2020s to get a clearer look at neutrinos — the universe’s most abundant, but little understood, bits of matter. Read More
Students star in “Hip-Hop U: The First Wave Scholars”
The Wisconsin Public Television documentary explores the innovative work of the students in the First Wave learning community, which focuses on spoken word and hip-hop culture. Read More
Blank’s Slate: Shining a light on UW-industry collaboration
“Research on big and complex problems requires collaboration,” says Chancellor Rebecca Blank. Several recent, major initiatives can also create “extraordinary learning opportunities” for students. Read More
Discovery to Product creates new program to grow entrepreneurship at UW–Madison
Innovation to Market builds on the success of D2P’s Igniter program, which helped start 19 companies over the past three years. Read More
Employee input will be needed for upcoming steps in title and compensation project
Work is continuing on the Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project. Progress has been made on building the job framework, creation of standard job descriptions, and preliminary review of benchmark market data for UW positions. Read More
Clinical prospects for stem cells begin to emerge
Responsible science is almost always a slow, grueling process, but 20 years after James Thomson derived the first human embryonic stem cell lines, experts in the field of stem cell and regenerative medicine feel more optimistic than ever. Read More
Stone survivors: Law School gargoyles reunited after nearly 70 years apart
Some families have a dog or cat; the Been family has a gargoyle. Now, it’s going back to its original home at the University of Wisconsin Law School — and the intriguing story of its loss and recovery is being told. Read More