Cracking the da Vinci chronology: System tries to bring order to the works of a Renaissance genius
The watermark imaging system takes detailed images of artwork and then extracts information about the paper’s internal structure. That's compared to images of other documents to see if they came from the same batch of handmade paper. Read More
School of Veterinary Medicine expansion celebrated
The new space will expand the school’s ability to meet the growing demand for animal care and research that benefits not just animals, but humans as well. Read More
Search begins for new vice chancellor for research
The position will also play a pivotal role in building a future-oriented research infrastructure that leverages UW–Madison’s history of innovation in service to the Wisconsin Idea. Read More
UW–Madison announces new campaign video in support of College of Engineering building
The proposed College of Engineering building would allow the university to educate hundreds of additional engineers annually, significantly boosting the state’s talent pool. Read More
Veterans Day: Honoring UW’s veterans and military members
Veterans and military members in the UW–Madison community were honored Saturday with a Veterans Tailgate event organized by University Veterans Services, followed by a flag presentation and flyover by Black Hawk helicopters at the football game at Camp Randall stadium. Read More
Grass and shrublands burn more land and homes than forest fires
Using data sets like those the UW researchers produced can help homeowners and policymakers know what risks may be coming and where how they can better prepare for them. Read More
With $15M boost from U.S. Navy, engineers will help detect, prevent traumatic brain injuries
The initiative’s researchers work closely with industry partners to rapidly translate fundamental scientific discoveries from the lab into next-generation consumer products that will protect the brain from injury. Read More
Research on beer fermentation yeast reveals unexpected evolutionary process
The insight could allow for multiple applications in diverse fields, such as medicine, biofuel production, and many products and industries that involve fungi. Read More
Making an American economy that works for the people
UW–Madison Professor Kathy Cramer helps lead a commission looking to put the well-being of Americans at the center of economic discussions. Read More
Relieving stress in insulin-producing cells protects against Type 1 diabetes
Researchers hope that their findings, published today in the journal Cell Metabolism, may point to a potential new treatment that could be administered very early in the development of diabetes. Read More
‘Go Big Read’ seeking suggestions for 2024-25 book
UW–Madison’s common reading program is seeking title suggestions of any book relating to contemporary issues of broad interest to the campus community. Read More
A peek into how art is created
Visitors got to tour art studios, meet student artists and get a behind-the-scenes look at how art is created during UW–Madison’s annual Open Studio… Read More
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