Search starts for vice provost of libraries
A search-and-screen committee has been appointed to help identify and select candidates for the next vice provost of libraries and university librarian. Read More
New atomic-scale understanding of catalysis could unlock massive energy savings
Catalyst materials are critical for refining petroleum products and for manufacturing pharmaceuticals, plastics, food additives, fertilizers, green fuels, industrial chemicals and much more. Read More
Science Journalist in Residence meets UW’s creatures
Last week, in addition to visiting students in classrooms and sharing their passion for writing about creatures in a public panel, science journalist Sabrina Imbler visited several labs across UW–Madison to meet researchers and critters alike. Read More
Meet the 2023 Distinguished Teaching Award recipients
Twelve faculty members have been chosen to receive this year’s Distinguished Teaching Awards, an honor given out since 1953 to recognize some of the university’s finest educators. Read More
UW–Madison celebrates completion of new and improved Babcock Hall
The modernized plant is also joined by a new, three-story addition for the Center for Dairy Research, a world-class resource for dairy processors and entrepreneurs. Read More
Drawing UW’s future
Responding to the creative prompt “Imagine UW–Madison in the Year 2198,” students and others in the campus community crafted their ideas into four-inch-square, mini-canvas artwork that will become part of a community mural as part of the investiture celebration. Read More
UW–Madison International Division dean named
Her experience includes developing and leading study abroad programs, increasing the number of international students supported through university fellowships. Read More
Five health tech startups you should know
As these early-stage companies continue to grow, they’re creating high-paying scientific and professional jobs in Wisconsin. They’re also contributing to the state’s economy by attracting venture capital investment and other funding. Read More
APIDA festival offers fun in many flavors
Students enjoyed everything from a community weaving loom to trivia questions to making bookmarks at the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Festival on April 1, held at the Multicultural Student Center in the Red Gym. Read More
New drug delivery method harnesses clotting to target anti-cancer drugs at tumors
Researchers found that in mice that received the engineered proteins via intravenous injections, the proteins led to clot formation almost exclusively within tumors, with only very limited thrombosis occurring elsewhere. Read More
Meet the 2023 Hilldale Award Winners
Four UW faculty members — John H. Perepezko, Sissel Schroeder, Paul Lambert and Susan Cook — received 2023 Hilldale Awards to recognize their contributions to teaching, research and service. Read More
Health care on the home front: UW grads remain in the state to keep Wisconsin well
Doctors, nurses and pharmacists educated and trained in the UW’s health sciences programs are working in every one of the state’s 72 counties. Read More
Astronomers map Milky Way by light of exploding star
The burst of radiation has given astronomers an unprecedented look at the structure of the Milky Way and a new understanding of the sources of subatomic particles zipping through our planet. Read More
Weather station network to expand across Wisconsin, aiding farmers and others
With the help of a statewide network of weather stations known as a mesonet, the state would be better equipped to deal with the future obstacles of a changing climate. Read More
There’s still time for the planet, Goodall says, if we stay hopeful
Jane Goodall visited UW–Madison Sunday night as part of the Wisconsin Union Directorate’s Distinguished Lecture Series. She told a packed crowd, many of whom were students: “We need to help people to find ways of living without destroying the environment." Read More
For media: Wisconsin Supreme Court election experts from UW–Madison
Experts from UW–Madison are available to discuss the upcoming Wisconsin State Supreme Court election on April 4. The election is widely considered one of the most consequential State Supreme Court elections in decades. Read More
Winter decides to stick around
During the first week of spring, winter showed its resilience, dropping a foot of snow on campus. Read More
Tyler James Williams charms crowd at BHM keynote
Much like the character he portrays on Abbott Elementary, the actor showed both a serious and a fun side during his Black History Month keynote speech in Varsity Hall at Union South on March 22. Read More
Corporate investment could improve climate-tech innovation
When well-resourced corporations invest in start-ups, they can have an outsized influence on which start-ups succeed and grow, therefore shaping climate technology trajectories. Read More
Women’s History Month: celebrating UW women
In honor of Women’s History Month, here are the stories of some of our other favorite UW women who continue to inspire. Read More