Let the Olympic games begin: UW–Madison experts available
The Paris 2024 Olympic games begin today with events continuing until Aug. 11. Experts from UW–Madison can speak on a wide range of subjects relating to the competition. Read More
McIntosh, UW finalize 5-year contract extension
Since being named athletic director in 2021, Chris McIntosh has experienced successes across multiple areas of the program. Read More
Search begins for next College of Engineering dean
The dean, who reports to the chancellor through the provost, serves as the chief academic and executive officer for the College of Engineering, with responsibility for personnel, budget, fundraising, community relations, curriculum, academic affairs and physical facilities. Read More
UW–Madison, Tribal partners launch collaborative effort to support Native American foodways in Great Lakes region
The project will focus on expanding traditional Tribal food production practices – practices that have been climate-smart and sustainable for generations – by building on ongoing work to scale up production, processing, storage, and distribution systems. Read More
VC for university relations candidates to visit campus
The candidate visits will occur from Monday, July 22, through Thursday, July 25. Public presentations will be from 10:20 to 11:20 a.m. daily in the Industry Room at Union South. Read More
First plasma marks major milestone in UW–Madison fusion energy research
The fusion energy device known as WHAM transitioned to operations mode this week, marking a major milestone for the yearslong research project that’s received support from the U.S. Department of Energy. Read More
Biocore Prairie: from fire to flower
At first glance, you wouldn’t guess that fire plays such an important role in shaping the wild beauty of the Biocore Prairie in the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Lakeshore Nature Preserve. Read More
Lake and river foams study reveals high PFAS levels, even though underlying water may be less contaminated
Thirty-six different kinds of PFAS compounds were analyzed in samples of both the foams and water surface microlayers of 43 Wisconsin rivers and lakes. Read More
175th Anniversary projects bring together UW’s past, future
From creating glass replicas of century-old deep sea models to digitizing historic photos at the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, the 20 projects recognize and celebrate UW’s 175th anniversary and the Wisconsin Idea. Read More
Election experts and resources available from UW–Madison
Experts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison are available to provide an on-the-ground look at Wisconsin politics and provide analysis and commentary about national and state races, polling, debates and the key issues driving voters. Read More
Serendipity reveals new method to fight cancer with T cells
Cells treated with “metabolic priming” retained their stem cell-like qualities, thus enhancing their ability to kill cancer cells, transform into durable memory cells, and survive longer in the body. Read More
Federal funds awarded for biohealth, with UW–Madison leading the way
The U.S. Economic Development Administration has announced $49 million in Phase 2 funding to the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub, a groundbreaking initiative set to drive transformative medical innovation, workforce development and critical job growth across Wisconsin. Read More
Badger pride on display at picnic
Students, faculty members and others gathered at the Pride Picnic on Library Mall on June 26 to spin a wheel for pride-themed prizes, pose for photos in rainbow-colored Terrace chairs and enjoy tasty boxed lunches. Read More
Printed sensors in soil could help farmers improve crop yields and save money
The researchers’ new sensors could also be used as an agricultural research tool to monitor nitrate leaching and help guide best practices for mitigating its harmful effects. Read More
Wolves reintroduced to Isle Royale temporarily affect other carnivores, humans have influence as well
While many studies have been conducted to understand the effects of a carnivore reintroduction on their prey, less well studied is the effect of the reintroduction on other carnivores in the same food web, in this case foxes and martens. Read More
Fishy fun at the Hasler Lab
Children and adults explored aquatic life in Wisconsin's lakes, from touching longnose gar to looking at organisms under microscopes, during an open house at the Hasler Laboratory of Limnology on June 21. Read More
UW named a ‘Best Value College’
Princeton Review’s 209 "Best Value Colleges" demonstrate impressive commitments to affordability, including through extremely generous financial aid for students with need or comparatively low sticker prices. Read More
Chicago’s participatory budgeting a positive, but incomplete, step toward inclusion
The research demonstrates that full inclusion is not possible through participatory budgeting because it is not designed to give people the power to meaningfully effect change in their community. Read More
Creating art while surrounded by art
A group of art-loving community members learned how to sketch better at a "Drawing in the Galleries" class led by artist Philip Salamone in the Chazen Museum of Art on June 20. Read More
2024 University Staff Recognition Award winners
The winners are recognized for achievements that include building collegiality with colleagues and students, dedication to craft, problem-solving, improving workplace culture and demonstrating leadership. Read More