History Ph.D. candidate tells how immigrants from Mexico helped shape Wisconsin’s story
Ph.D. candidate Sergio González, who grew up in a tightly knit Latino community in Milwaukee, traces the diverse history of Mexicans in Wisconsin in his new book. Read More
They grin, you bear it. Research reveals physical impact of a smile.
New research shows that smiles meant to convey dominance trigger a physical spike in stress hormones in their targets, while smiles intended as a reward appear to physically buffer recipients against stress. Read More
Carbone Cancer Center gets renewal, $27 million in funding
The UW Carbone Cancer Center passed its review and will remain Wisconsin’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI) Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of 49 in the country. Read More
Alumni Park wins architecture award
SmithGroupJJR has won an award from the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects for the planning and design of UW–Madison's Alumni Park, which opened on Oct. 6. Read More
When you have snow, make igloos
Yes, it’s cold here. But we endure winter with a hardiness that we are proud of, knowing that while other parts of the country complain about temps in the 40s, we laugh. Read More
Poll results: What do you love that everyone else hates?
In last week's Wiscopinion, we asked student what they love that everyone they know hates. The answers grouped in four categories: Read More
Survey results suggest the newly expanded Our Wisconsin program is making inroads
In its second year, the Our Wisconsin inclusion program at UW–Madison expanded four-fold to 4,332 students, and survey results suggest it is increasing awareness of and respect for diversity on campus. Read More
UW-Madison celebrates International Women’s Day March 3
The event highlights and reflects on the work of those who have been engaged in improving conditions for women locally, nationally and internationally, Read More
Student to student: OK, you’re graduating. What’s next?
A look at your options after graduation from UW–Madison: jobs, graduate school, volunteering or travel. Read More
Seeking grocery shopper loyalty, Fetch Rewards is “obsessed with simple”
A company started by a UW–Madison undergrad five years ago is finding success with an app that rewards grocery buyers who scan in their receipts. Read More
Testing the waters for a new kind of graduate teaching
A UW–Madison engineering professor has designed a three-credit graduate course in a virtual university format, with live online lectures delivered to remote audiences. Read More
Outstanding Women of Color honored
In a campus tradition dating back to 2007-2008, the award celebrates women who share their exceptional scholarship with the campus and community through their dedicated work, outreach and impact. Read More
Sounds of ‘La Boheme’ to fill Shannon Hall this weekend
For the first time since its 2014 renovation, an opera will be performed in Wisconsin Union Theater's Shannon Hall this weekend. Read More
UW Arboretum celebrates 50 years of winter lectures, fellowship
The educational talks for naturalists began as an effort to help extend the Arboretum’s guiding credo — Aldo Leopold’s land ethic — beyond the Arboretum grounds. Read More
New research reimagines anti-poverty policies and the social safety net
A selection of innovative anti-poverty policy proposals by leading social scientists, including some from UW–Madison, explores alternatives to shrinking federal programs. Read More
Pulling needles out of haystacks: With computation, researchers identify promising solid oxide fuel cell materials
Using advanced computational methods, UW–Madison materials scientists have discovered new materials that could bring widespread commercial use of solid oxide fuel cells closer to reality. Read More
ABC News’ David Muir, America’s most-watched anchor, to be spring commencement speaker
Muir is known as a tough and principled reporter whose exclusive interviews generate global headlines — a “Gen X Walter Cronkite,” as Vanity Fair magazine put it. Read More
Poll results: What’s one thing you can’t live without?
In our last Wiscopinion, we asked, what's one thing you couldn't live without? Here are the results: Read More
Kohler, college of engineering to unveil Kohler visualization studio
In addition to donating $1 million to renovate the space, Kohler has committed ongoing involvement from its associates to ensure students gain an innovative mindset and technical knowledge. Read More
UW–Madison ranked No. 1 for Peace Corps for second year
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has once again been ranked first among large schools on the Peace Corps 2018 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list. Read More