Media Advisory: Climate and weather-related research and experts from UW–Madison
New weather trends, from a predicted El Niño to an early fire season in Western Canada signal the beginning of what may be a turbulent weather pattern. Experts from UW–Madison are available for insight and analysis. Read More
Capped, gowned and ready for the big day
With the commencement ceremony just days away, soon-to-be graduates are donning their gowns and getting photographed at key spots around campus, preserve those memories. Read More
2023 Chancellor’s Undergraduate Awards Ceremony recognizes 158 outstanding students
“This ceremony serves as an opportunity to celebrate our tremendously talented undergraduates,” said Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin, in a written greeting shared with the audience. Read More
Lifting the Veil sculpture is revealed
Acclaimed New York-based contemporary artist Sanford Biggers revealed a new sculpture on May 4 that responds to the Chazen Museum of Art’s problematic Emancipation Group sculpture, providing a highlight to the museum's re:mancipation exhibition. Read More
Commencement 2023: A look at some of this spring’s notable graduates
One graduate turned her viral dance videos into a career opportunity. Another co-founded a tech startup that helps Fido and Tabby get better vet care. A third conquered her doubts to forge a path in higher education for herself and her siblings. Read More
Unfinished business: Group of PhD students will walk in commencement 50 years after earning degrees
More than a dozen 1970s alumni of the Department of Agricultural & Applied Economics program are expected to attend commencement, and they'll attend several days of events. Read More
Ho-Chunk Clan Circle dedicated
Members of the Ho-Chunk and UW–Madison communities gathered on May 4 to dedicate the Ho-Chunk Clan Circle, a series of sculptures representing the 12 clans of the Ho-Chunk Nation. Read More
Charles Lee Isbell Jr. named UW–Madison provost
Isbell comes to UW–Madison from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he has been the John P. Imlay Jr. Dean of the College of Computing since 2019. Read More
Update: COVID-19 antigen test kits no longer available
The take-home antigen kits provide added convenience because they can be stored and used when needed. Read More
Undergraduates present research on everything from mental health to ticks to stress
"Presenting at the symposium made everything come together for me, and I felt a lot more confident in discussing what I did," said one student. Read More
UW entrepreneurial awardees model innovation, shape Wisconsin’s entrepreneurial ecosystem
Honorees have achieved entrepreneurial success that contributes to economic growth and social good, offers models for the UW community and inspires the campus culture of entrepreneurship. Read More
Responding to Congressional inquiry related to oversight of research
UW–Madison stands by its record of safety and compliance with all federal and institutional oversight in both of the biosafety incidents described at Wisconsin and is providing additional information to its members of Congress. Read More
Groundbreaking: CDIS building to foster high-tech innovation, collaboration
“This facility is going to allow us to do something that no other university in the country is doing — to bring together three top-ranked departments under one roof and anchor them in a high-tech corridor that links computing to biomedical research to engineering to medicine,” Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin said. Read More
Phi Beta Kappa academic society honors 200 students
The Phi Beta Kappa ceremony inducting 200 students took place at Varsity Hall in Union South. Photo: Taylor Wolfram On Saturday, April… Read More
Northern lights put on show above Lake Mendota
Members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison community who stayed up late Sunday evening were treated to a dazzling light show as the aurora borealis — or northern lights — danced across the night sky in hues of green and pink. Read More
UW–Madison graduate programs excel in U.S. News guide
Highlights include the School of Education ranking third; the School of Veterinary Medicine, seventh (three-way tie); the Wisconsin School of Business full-time MBA, 40th; and computer science, 12th. Read More
UW showcases statewide and local impact in latest reports
New reports show how UW–Madison benefits the state through career preparation, economic development, innovative partnerships and workforce development. Read More
Most recent U.S. News Graduate program rankings, by department
Following are the recent U.S. News Graduate rankings was for each UW–Madison graduate program, in the most recent year each was ranked. Read More
Physician training track focuses on serving rural areas
Wisconsin Academy for Rural Medicine students complete clinical rotations in small towns to learn how to provide medical care in rural areas. Dozens of physicians play crucial roles as volunteer preceptors throughout the state. Read More
Bakke Center a big hit on its first day
The Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center impressed students and campus community members, who tried out everything from the Sub-Zero Ice Arena on the first level… Read More