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
Unleash your curiosity at the 13th annual Wisconsin Science Festival
With more than 300 events across the state, all are welcome to join the festivities through hands-on science exhibitions, performances, tours, pub nights, talks with scientists and authors, film screenings and so much more. Read More
New Faculty Focus: WenWen Cheng
"My research focuses on microclimatic landscape design in multiple scales, including urban heat island and environmental justice, sustainable communities, human thermal comfort and heat stress." Read More
Bakke center qualities: nature, wellness, “one-stop shop” and welcoming atmosphere
The Bakke offers a wide range of features including cardio, weightlifting, cooking, dancing, sport simulators, nap pods, mental health and wellness, a rock wall and even a protein shake station. Read More
Employers, students eager to connect at career fair
“Employers are really seeking UW–Madison students,” said Angie White, executive director of SuccessWorks at the College of Letters & Science. Read More
How to get the most out of the campus career fair
A career fair veteran offers some tips to help students show their best side and reduce nerves when they meet with prospective employers at the fair. Read More
UW’s 175th: Five ways UW–Madison ideas have changed the world
Some history-changing ideas that continue to reverberate around the globe got their start right here on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. Read More
Incarceration rates, falling in every US state, drive significant shifts in risk of prison for marginalized groups
Young Americans in general have grown less likely to break the law in recent decades, according to the researchers, driving much of the decrease in imprisonment. Some policy changes have contributed as well. Read More
UW–Madison is 35th in 2024 U.S. News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings
It is UW–Madison’s highest overall U.S. News ranking in the past 15 years, and the fifth year in a row that the university has moved up — advancing 14 places since ranking 49th in 2019. Read More