Here’s the latest on how flooding is affecting campus
Campus continues to operate normally and move-in is proceeding as scheduled. The primary area of concern is the western areas of campus, around Willow Creek and Lot 60. Read More
New hiring and reference check policies to address sexual harassment
These policies will ensure consistent disclosure of cases of sexual violence and sexual harassment to hiring institutions. They will also ensure that hiring institutions ask about sexual violence and sexual harassment during the hiring process. Read More
Moving target
The moving-in process is underway on campus, with students beginning to settle into their residence halls after carrying in carts, baskets and armloads full of all those things they brought from home that they just can't live without. Read More
Mental health in pregnancy may affect development of newborns’ brains
Until recently, researchers knew little about the relationship between an expectant mother’s mental health and the subsequent development of her baby. A new study suggests a possible link. Read More
$100 million Foxconn gift launches major new partnership with UW–Madison
The agreements formalize the UW’s commitment to research efforts at FIRST and Foxconn’s commitment to research, recruiting, creating opportunities for internships and hands-on work in campus labs. Read More
UW Band Director Leckrone announces 50th season will be his grand finale
The beloved Leckrone, who has been known to make his entrance riding a camel, an elephant, or a Harley, has won myriad awards during his remarkable career as an educator and conductor. Read More
Regents approve UW System budget request
The request for new state funding, if supported by the governor and state legislators, would be used to serve more students in high-demand programs and support continued excellence in research and education. Read More
Mentorship program worth its weight in gold for Wisconsin startups
MERLIN Mentors, supported by University Research Park and the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, is a source of free guidance for entrepreneurs from people who have been there, done that. Read More
Martens recolonized Isle Royale in the ’90s, showing island’s dynamism
The results of a new study provide much-needed context about the natural history of an island long considered an unspoiled wilderness, but one with a long history of ecological disruptions and recoveries. Read More
Thank you dairy much
Aides to members of Congress from Wisconsin toured UW–Madison this week, including a stop at the Center for Dairy research, where they sampled dairy products developed in the state with the benefit of the center’s expertise. The three-day tour also included visits to many other UW–Madison locations. Read More
Kids connect with robot reading partners
Researchers have built a robot to serve as a reading buddy to middle school kids. Its new friends grew more excited about books and more attached to the robot over two weeks of reading together. Read More
More than a mascot: Chancellor hails ‘Bucky on Parade’
“I confess: I love Bucky Badger,” says Chancellor Rebecca Blank. So it’s safe to say nobody enjoyed this summer’s “Bucky on Parade” public art project more than she did, and she’s thanking the artists and sponsors behind it. Read More
TV series highlights alumna’s struggle for equity at her school
Jessica Stovall, now a teacher in suburban Chicago, is one of the subjects in a documentary series that follows students, teachers and administrators over the course of a year. Read More
UW-Extension Conference Centers and Mail Services join UW–Madison
Employees of the two units underwent an orientation program to learn more about what it means for their team to be part of UW–Madison and celebrated completion of the program and the transition with a group photo on the rooftop of the Pyle Center. Read More
Greenhouses contend with the climate to keep plants growing
The university's greenhouses, which include plants from all over the world, provide study material for botany and horticulture courses and the precisely controlled climates required for research experiments. Read More
Weather advisory – flooding
We urge members of the campus community to use caution while driving. Do not attempt to drive through flooded streets. Read More
Statement from the University of Wisconsin–Madison on sexual assault allegations
UW-Madison views allegations of sexual violence with deep concern. When anyone tells us that they have experienced sexual misconduct, we respond – and that includes providing support resources as well as information on formal reporting options. Read More
UW–Madison, Green County launch UniverCity partnership
Developed with the Wisconsin Idea in mind, UniverCity Year brings together faculty, students and members of Wisconsin communities to address local challenges through engagement, university research and state-of-the-art technology. Read More
Manipulating how yeast cells work could lead to new medical treatments
Megan McClean, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering, studies cellular signaling pathways, the biological networks that transform external signals into internal decisions such as whether to grow or die. Read More
Professor’s innovations changed how children learn math
Emeritus professor Tom Carpenter, whose student-centered ideas about teaching math to young children from all backgrounds and skill levels helped transform the field of mathematics education, died Aug. 7 Read More