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UW–Madison researchers find hidden genetic clues upping cardiovascular disease risk

June 4, 2025

Understanding how the change in the genome increases risk for CAD is a step toward potentially preventing its damaging effects and perhaps one day developing therapeutic strategies to block the risky changes in arteries. Read More

These Badgers play classical music to tap creativity, teamwork

May 28, 2025

For some students, classical music offers a creative outlet that complements and balances their academic pursuits.  Through solo performances, lessons and chamber groups, classical music offers students a way to develop discipline, collaborate with others and express themselves. Read More

UW–Madison chemistry professor Martin Zanni elected to National Academy of Sciences

May 13, 2025

Only 120 American and 30 international scientists are elected to the academy each year for what the academy describes as their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Read More

101 New Members join Phi Kappa Phi at UW–Madison

May 12, 2025

Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 at the University of Maine by a group of students who felt a need for an honor society that would recognize excellence across the whole range of academic disciplines. Read More

Didier Contis named UW–Madison chief information officer

May 12, 2025

Contis brings more than 26 years of experience in higher education IT leadership, most recently as executive director of academic technology, innovation and research computing at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Read More

The Green Fund: How UW–Madison students are driving a global sustainability effort

May 7, 2025

Students bring their proposals to the Green Fund staff and receive support as they turn their ideas into tangible projects. Staff assist in helping students meet with campus stakeholders, collect and analyze data, write funding proposals, implement the project and tell the story about the outcomes. Read More

UW–Madison to celebrate Spring 2025 Commencement this weekend

May 5, 2025

The university anticipates that a total of 9,424 students will earn degrees, including 6,982 bachelor’s degrees, 1,511 master’s degrees, 913 PhDs and 18 educational specialist degrees. Read More

2025 Chancellor’s Undergraduate Awards Ceremony recognizes 190 outstanding students 

May 2, 2025

“Students, today is about recognizing and celebrating the dedication, vision, and just plain hard work that have brought you to this moment,” said Provost Charles Isbell, who co-hosted the ceremony with John Zumbrunnen, vice provost for teaching and learning. Read More

Raines Lucas, Jenna Seidl named winners of 2025 Herfurth-Kubly Awards 

May 2, 2025

The awards, among the oldest and most prestigious on campus, are given annually to two seniors who have made the most effective use of their time at UW–Madison. Read More

44 faculty honored with Vilas professorships and awards

May 1, 2025

Extraordinary members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty and staff have been honored during the last year with awards supported by the estate of professor, U.S. Senator and UW Regent William F. Vilas (1840-1908). Read More

245 students inducted into Phi Beta Kappa

April 29, 2025

The ΦΒΚ chapter at UW–Madison was founded in 1899 and honors students who rigorously explore the sciences, arts and humanities.  Read More