A (red) sea of fans basks in Homecoming triumph
The more than 75,000 in Camp Randall Stadium had plenty to cheer about during the Homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 22, as the Badgers beat… Read More
Homecoming Parade: smiles, sparkle and silliness
The ingredients were all there for the perfect University of Wisconsin–Madison Homecoming Parade: an unseasonably warm October night, the musical energy of the UW Marching Band, the imaginative sparkle of the floats, and the smiles and laughter of people crowding State Street. Read More
Wearable sensor can help unlock the potential of exosuits in real-world environments
A research team harnessed a unique wearable sensor to directly measure force on the Achilles tendon of people who toted a heavy backpack while wearing an exosuit. Read More
A mural that describes ‘being a Badger’
On Oct. 18, students gathered at Union South and Memorial Union to paint a murals that asked the question "What does being a Badger mean to you?" The artistic answers were many. The painting was part of Homecoming activities this week. Read More
WARF announces $130 million grant for university research
“Our mission is to enable UW–Madison research to solve the world’s problems, and nothing serves that historic mission more fully than supporting outstanding researchers all across campus,” says WARF CEO Erik Iverson. Read More
UW’s Tracey Holloway elected to National Academy of Medicine
Holloway's laboratory uses information from satellites and ground sensors to model air quality and its effects on public health, and applies their models to understand the health benefits of changes in energy production and policy. Read More
Despite commitments, Brazil’s beef sector tainted by purchases from protected lands in Amazon basin
Despite improvements by meatpackers to keep their supply chains free of cattle grazed on protected or illegally deforested lands, many slaughterhouses in Brazil — the world's top beef exporter — continue to purchase illegally pastured animals on a large scale, a new study shows. Read More
Improved understanding of early spinal cord development paves the way for new treatments
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are developing the means to turn stem cells into a wide range of specific types of spinal cord neurons and cells in the hindbrain — the critical nexus between the spinal cord and the brain — paving the way for improved prevention and treatment of spinal cord disease. Read More
Radiolab co-host talks with students, tours labs
Science Journalist in Residence Latif Nasser chatted with journalism students, toured science laboratories and brought his science journalism expertise to campus Oct. 12-14. Read More
Family Weekend: a time to share campus fun
Students and their parents and siblings ate, talked and played games together during the Badger Family Weekend events as they soaked in the atmosphere of the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus on a beautiful fall weekend. Read More
Harvest Festival celebrates diverse food traditions
The event centered around celebrating Allen Garden’s new kitchen garden project, launched in spring, which features three distinct garden types that come from African American, Indigenous and Hmong cultures. Read More
Birthday party celebrates Gender and Sexuality Campus Center’s 30th anniversary
The center’s mission includes educating people about LGBTQ+ populations and their experiences, and ensuring that LGBTQ+ students see themselves reflected on campus and have a sense of belonging. Read More
Three others with UW–Madison ties win ‘genius grants’
In addition to history professor Monica Kim, three other winners of the 2022 MacArthur "genius grant" have UW–Madison ties. Read More
Most preprint studies of COVID-19 hold up through peer-review
Quantifying the differences typically seen after studies cross the peer-review finish line can help consumers of the freshest science consider how much weight they give preprint results as they report on discoveries or issue public health guidance. Read More
Experienced innovator tapped to lead new technology entrepreneurship office at UW–Madison
The partnership will will accelerate the commercialization of UW–Madison science and technology advances by increasing the speed and frequency at which UW research is translated into usable technology. Read More
For students who worked on Public History Project, a rich and often emotional experience
Students played a crucial role in conducting research for the Public History Project and its exhibit, Sifting and Reckoning: UW–Madison’s History of Exclusion and Resistance. In the process, they learned much about the student experience during various points in the university's history. Read More
Late-night fun: Crafting some Halloween scares
Students gathered to paint Halloween-themed suncatchers on Friday evening, Oct. 8, at Gordon Dining and Event Center in an event hosted by Wisconsin Late Night. Read More
UW–Madison fall enrollment reflects strong growth, ongoing commitment to Wisconsin families
This year’s new freshman class of 8,628 is the largest in the institution’s history, up 1.9% over last year’s class of 8,465. Read More
As Partners in Giving, we’ve been caring for 50 years
This year, our Partners in Giving campaign theme is “Caring for 50 years” — a tribute to this incredible campaign milestone and the tremendous care that donors have shown through their charitable gifts that make a difference in the lives of others. Read More
Regents approve lease that will expand UW lab space
The lease with Element Labs provides critical research laboratory space needed to expand UW–Madison’s ability to recruit world-class faculty. Read More