Go Big Read author explores how minds are changed
McRaney acknowledged that the process of changing one’s mind isn’t always black and white, and often it’s uncomfortable to engage with individuals who don’t share the same viewpoint. But he challenged audience members to be open to it. Read More
Event helps students build professional wardrobe inexpensively
More than 165 students attended the inaugural Career Closet Stockup event on Oct. 16-17 in the Law School's Lubar Commons, to help kick start their professional wardrobes with free gently used professional clothing. Read More
New study shows mRNA vaccine harnesses T-cell power to combat COVID-19 in lungs
The study sheds new light on the protective mechanisms mRNA vaccines use to lessen severe disease following breakthrough infections. It also raises important new questions about the role of memory T cells in limiting the spread of the virus, the frequency with which we get vaccinated and the most effective methods for vaccine delivery. Read More
Scenes from a spooky Halloween night
On a brisk Halloween night, members of the UW–Madison community got out to celebrate the spookiness across campus. Read More
Sharing discoveries and imagining the future at the second annual Sustainability Symposium
From a keynote address on improving food security through a circular economy, to lightning talks on campus sustainability initiatives and poster sessions on research projects across UW–Madison, enthusiastic attendees learned, swapped ideas and inspired one another. Read More
Michael Finley, NBA All-Star and Badger legend, will address graduates at winter commencement
Finley, a two-time NBA All-Star, left UW as the all-time leading scorer in Wisconsin men’s basketball history. He’s also a high-ranking sports executive, a Hollywood film producer, and the founder of a nonprofit organization that helps children and families reach their full potential. Read More
Ice cream flavor chosen to mark 175th anniversary
UW–Madison’s Babcock Hall Dairy Plant has already begun mixing batches of 175 S'more Years, a rich, chocolate ice cream with a marshmallow swirl and graham cracker crunch. It will be available on campus beginning today and at select local retailers after that. Read More
UW–Madison students, educators win Alliant awards
Students Olivia Asare and Naomi Lewis and faculty members Kristy Burkholder and Howard Schweber were honored for their achievements. Read More
Science on the Square: A festival of learning
Rainfall failed to stop people of all ages from exploring science hands-on at the sixth annual Science on the Square event on Oct. 19. Read More
UW-Madison recertified as platinum Bicycle Friendly University
According to the league, certified institutions address health and environmental challenges by creating welcoming, inclusive environments for people who bike. Read More
Author David McRaney to give Go Big Read keynote Nov. 7
McRaney will discuss his book with Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin at this year’s Go Big Read keynote event on Nov. 7 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Memorial Union’s Shannon Hall. Read More
Kids embrace science at Hands-On Expo
Spread throughout the main floor of the Discovery Building, the event offered kids the opportunity to hold brains, make objects float with superconductivity and jump into an immersive Virtual Reality experience. Read More
Sen. Johnson, Chancellor Mnookin lead class discussion on respectful dialogue, debate
They engaged on several policy issues of state and national significance, finding some common ground in the problems they identified and respectfully noting where their views diverged. Read More
Family Weekend 2023: We’re all Badgers now!
Planned activities included everything from cheering on the women's hockey team to walking on Lakeshore Path to making crafts at Wheelhouse Studio. Read More
With UW–Madison assist, project could accelerate nation’s clean energy transition
The project would be the first to demonstrate — at a commercial scale — a closed-loop, carbon dioxide-based energy storage system and could validate the technology for wide-scale deployment in the United States. Read More
New Faculty Focus: Suzana Salcedo
Her research is focused on studying bacterial pathogens and how they trick the immune system to cause disease. Read More
Joint Committee on Employment Relations and UW pay raises
Working with UW System, State Relations continues to advocate to legislators the need for JCOER to convene in a timely manner to approve the provisions of the 2023-25 pay plan for all UW employees. Read More
Breaking through the noise of cellular signaling
Many cancers are the result of corrupted signaling pathways, and a more nuanced understanding of those pathway disruptions may be a key step in developing targeted treatments. Read More
From stars to clothes, six student orgs for you
The clubs offer different activities and levels of involvement, but they have the same message to students: Take the plunge and engage in a community on campus. Read More
Resolution, carillon concert on Oct. 2 to honor Rebecca M. Blank
During her tenure as chancellor at UW–Madison, from 2013–2022, Blank focused on improving educational outcomes and the student experience, further elevating the university. Read More