Two UW biochemists look to unravel secrets with NIH New Innovator Awards
Ci Ji Lim and Amy Weeks are pursuing some of their most unconventional ideas about repeating DNA sequences and the way cells reorganize proteins as they receive signals from outside their walls. Read More
Monitoring an invasion: Where are jumping worms now?
Invasive jumping worms threaten soil health in Wisconsin, including in Dane County where the population has infested the University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum. Brad Herrick leads crews of volunteers to survey for the worms so that researchers can study their movements and possibly find ways to halt their spread. Read More
UW–La Crosse arts building named after former UW–Madison professor
Lowe was celebrated for his sculpture and large art installations, which were often constructed from natural materials and explored Ho-Chunk culture and history through a contemporary lens. Read More
New Faculty Q&A: Aly Renee Amidei
I am a costume designer and playwright focusing on new works and re-envisioned classics. ... Recently, my research has been on improving access and inclusion in costume design practices and theatre pedagogy for people with disabilities. Read More
With election one month away, plan how you’ll vote
University of Wisconsin–Madison students and employees who are eligible voters can choose one of three ways to cast their ballots in the Nov. 8 general election in Wisconsin: absentee by mail, absentee in-person at one of three sites on campus, or live at the polls on election day. Read More
A night of reckoning for students
Students explored many aspects of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's past during Student Night at the Public History Project on Sept. 29 at the Chazen Museum of Art. Read More
Chancellor Mnookin heads northwest to meet with tribal leaders and UW–Madison partners
As she continued her tours of Wisconsin to listen and learn, Chancellor Mnookin met with Ho-Chunk leaders, toured a cranberry research station and visited Leinenkugel's brewery. Read More
A heavenly time at Devil’s Lake
A group of transfer students enjoyed a day trip to Devil's Lake State Park, where they enjoyed stunning views from the quartzite bluffs and kayak rides on Devil's Lake. Read More
New commercial highlights Badger values, from studious to well-deserved fun
Beginning with black-and-white pictures from the past, then segueing to a current colorful campus, the commercial makes it clear — no matter how much has changed, our values haven’t. Read More
New study allows scientists to test therapeutics for rare disease affecting young children
The team used CRISPR gene editing technology to create in rat embryos the mutations that lead to HSP. This allowed them to study how the disease progresses from early development and monitor the progression of symptoms after birth. Read More
3,000-year-old canoe recovered from Lake Mendota
On a brisk and breezy first day of fall, divers recovered an ancient Ho-Chunk canoe from the depths of Lake Mendota, an effort coordinated by the Wisconsin State Historical Society and members of the Ho-Chunk Nation. Read More
Students explore their futures at career fair
Students from schools and departments all over campus went to the Fall Career & Internship Fair on Sept. 19-20 at the Gordon Dining & Event Center, to explore possible futures. Read More
UW–Madison’s UniverCity Year is finalist for community engagement award
UniverCity Year connects communities across Wisconsin with resources, faculty and students from UW–Madison to tackle community-identified challenges. Read More
Decoding how bacteria talk with each other
UW–Madison researchers have learned that a drastically scaled-down model of a microbial community makes it possible to observe some of the complex interactions. Read More
Ho-Chunk Nation flag-raising symbolizes a shared future
“These efforts here are very thoughtful and very inclusive to not only the Ho-Chunk people, but it’s a real opportunity to learn about the people who lived here,” said Ho-Chunk Nation President Marlon WhiteEagle. Read More
UW expert to co-lead new social media and youth mental health center
Dr. Megan Moreno, a professor of pediatrics at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, will serve as the co-medical director of the National Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health. Read More
Chancellor Mnookin tours dairy farm, highlights research efforts
The visit to two dairy farms highlighted the Dairy Innovation Hub, a partnership that conducts research and offers support to Wisconsin's dairy industry. Read More
Campus exhibit reckons with institution’s history, lifts voices of marginalized
The Public History Project is part of a broader collection of efforts to create a more welcoming and inclusive campus. Read More
UW–Madison moves up U.S. News list, ranked 38th overall and 10th best public
The rankings, released today, include 440 national doctoral universities and are in the 2022-2023 edition of America’s Best Colleges. Read More
Chancellor Mnookin meets with leaders in central Wisconsin
Chancellor Mnookin met with Wausau and Marathon County leaders as well as the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council. She also toured a prominent alum’s ginseng farm and production facility. Read More