New Faculty Focus: Lauren Bishop-Fitzpatrick
A new professor in the School of Social Work specializes in helping adults with autism. Read More
New accelerated undergraduate nursing program to address workforce need
The campus-based, face-to-face program will enroll a cohort of 32 second-degree students who will begin coursework in May 2018 for the twelve-month, full-time, year-round program. Read More
Arboretum conference offers native gardeners guidance, ideas Sept. 17
As fall approaches and the sun gets lower in the sky, mark the end of one growing season by planning for the next at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum’s annual Native Gardening Conference. Read More
Eagle’s Wing Child Care celebrates 25 years, says farewell to director
Eagle’s Wing Child Care is marking 25 years since it started, and director Debb Schaubs is retiring with plenty of fond memories. Read More
Four from School of Nursing named American Academy of Nursing Fellows
UW-Madison nursing professor Barbara J. King, senior scientist Polly Ryan, Chair of the School of Nursing Board of Visitors Nancy Kaufman and alumna MarySue Heilemann are among this year’s 173 highly distinguished nurse leaders to earn one of the profession’s highest honors. Read More
Army ROTC cadet awarded prestigious national scholarship
Kai Pederson, an Army ROTC cadet and a junior at UW–Madison, was awarded a prestigious Distinguished Achievement Scholarship from the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation. Read More
Summer sizzle: Eight UW–Madison students and the red-hot internships they just completed
“Internships have become increasingly important for students as a way to enhance their workplace-applied skills.” Read More
Convocation to welcome new students to campus
The Chancellor's Convocation on Tuesday, Sept. 5, will welcome the 2017 freshman class, anticipated to be the largest in UW–Madison history at about 6,600 students. Read More
App helps farmers make the most of their corn harvest
A new smartphone app developed at UW–Madison could save farmers time and money during the fall feed-corn harvest and make for more content, productive cows year-round. Read More
Bored? Here’s how to find fun events in Madison
Students dance to a concert by rapper G-Eazy as he performs on the main stage outside the Memorial Union in 2014. Photo:… Read More
UW-Madison rises in Washington Monthly ranking of top colleges
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has once again been named one of the top 30 universities in the country by Washington Monthly magazine, rising to 26th overall from 28th last year. Read More
College is a time to try on different hats — Just ask Lori!
In her welcome back message, UW–Madison Dean of Students Lori Berquam encourages students to try on some new hats during their college careers. Read More
Preschool “Kindness Curriculum” is now available, free
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Center for Healthy Minds is releasing its free mindfulness-based “Kindness Curriculum,” a 12-week program designed for teachers to implement with their preschoolers. Read More
Campus area streets to be closed during UW–Madison move-in
Traffic around all residence halls will be extremely busy on move-in days, and all lots near residence halls will be used for temporary… Read More
Artwork presented to chancellor
Local artist and UW alumnus Michael Ward presented a painting to UW–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank on Aug. 16, in thanks for UW having hosted the first exhibit of his work. Read More
Coding for equity: UW senior works to make the tech industry more inclusive
UW-Madison senior Katie Zutter is working to help solve issues of gender bias and inequity in computer science, and she finds that inequities in tech only fuel her to push for change. Read More
New research finds pushing patients to online care options may have unintended consequences
New research from the Wisconsin School of Business shows that adopting e-visits to health care providers triggers increases in office visits and phone consultations, a reduction in new patients being seen by providers, and no noticeable improvements in patient health. Read More
Swab the deck and grab the microscope: Wisconsin educators sail Lake Michigan
A dozen educators from Minnesota and Wisconsin have set sail from the Port of Milwaukee on a one-of-a-kind professional development workshop aboard the sailing vessel Denis Sullivan. Read More
Biochemistry labs mentor high school youth apprentices
“For students interested in science and research, it’s great for them to learn how things work at a top-tier institution like UW–Madison early on.” Read More
Wisconsin Idea: UW’s “mission statement” under the microscope in fall course
“I want to see the campus reminded of its legacy. We need to talk about our roots. The University of Wisconsin is steeped in a history that is honorable.” Read More