The burger flip paradox
Math professor Jean-Luc Thiffeault has weighed in on the biggest backyard grilling question of all: How many times should you flip your burgers? Thiffeault, who… Read More
UW area studies centers awarded $4 million in Title VI grants
The funding sponsors enables National Resource Centers to conduct research on key world regions and issues, bolster national expertise, provide training and outreach throughout the state, and support regional and international teaching on campus. Read More
After Regents meeting, Chancellor soaks in NE Wisconsin
UW–Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin went to Green Bay for her first Board of Regents meeting Aug. 17-19, and she stayed on for a few days to get a taste of northeast Wisconsin. Read More
Mural painting brings community together at UW South Madison Partnership
The murals reflect artist Lilada Gee’s bold and colorful style and are designed to inspire the community and families that use the location for programming. You can see these murals in person at the August 25 Community Celebration. Read More
UW–Madison ranks highly worldwide, also named a Best Value College
It ranks 33rd in the world and 23rd in the United States in the Academic Ranking of World Universities. It is the third-highest ranked Big Ten school. Read More
Two from UW–Madison appointed to National Museum and Library Services Board
The board advises the Institute of Museum and Library Services on “general policies” with respect to “its duties, powers and authority” as it relates to “museum, library and information services.” Read More
From student meetings to cream puffs, Cream City charms Chancellor Mnookin
After days of meetings around campus and in Dane County, Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin took her sixth day as the university’s 30th leader to emphasize the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s partnerships and build relationships in the Cream City. Read More
X(ray) marks the spot in elemental analysis of 15th century printing press methods
Two UW–Madison researchers are part of a large, interdisciplinary team that is analyzing historical texts, including pages from a Gutenberg bible and Confucian texts, with a technique that could offer insights into early printing methods. Read More
See-through zebrafish, new imaging method put blood stem cells in high-resolution spotlight
This new technique will aid researchers as they develop therapies for blood diseases and cancers. Read More
At summer youth camps, fun and learning go hand in hand
UW–Madison offers a diverse range of summertime activities for young learners from ages 5-18 designed to exercise both the mind and the body. They… Read More
Search open for new campus chief human resources officer
The chief human resources officer provides leadership, policy direction, and management oversight for all human resources initiatives and functions for UW–Madison. Read More
Ombuds sought to fill vacancy
The Office of the Provost and the Ombuds Office are seeking an ombuds to begin service in December 2022. Based on current priorities, the team… Read More
Consider diverse audiences when penning a Fall Research Competition proposal
The application period for the annual Fall Research Competition from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education opened Aug. 8 and closes at 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 9. Read More
Late-night snacks: Chancellor meets 2nd, 3rd shift employees
On Monday evening, new Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin stayed up late to meet some of the second and third shift employees, express her appreciation and enjoy some bakery treats and coffee with them. Read More
New injectable gel offers promise for tough-to-treat brain tumors
UW–Madison researchers have developed a powerful immunity-boosting postoperative treatment that could transform the odds for patients with glioblastoma. Read More
Day 2: Chancellor Mnookin connects campus and community
Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin turned her focus toward UW–Madison’s partnerships with the Madison and Dane County community, and continued to listen and learn. Read More
New chancellor enjoys UW favorites: Babcock ice cream, UW Marching Band and “the W”
A warm and sunny August day drew large crowds of students, staff and faculty to Bascom Hill for the chance to enjoy Babcock ice cream and to meet Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin on her first day leading UW–Madison. Read More
Day 1: Chancellor Mnookin starts her work
On her first day as the 30th chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin toured campus and met with students, faculty, administrators and others in the UW–Madison community. Read More
Stereotypes can be self-reinforcing, stubborn even without any supporting evidence
In the study, people who got feedback that largely ran counter to stereotypes didn’t learn from that feedback, continued stereotyping at their same rate despite the feedback saying that the stereotypes were inaccurate. Read More
Q&A: Gloria Hawkins on her return as an ombuds
"I never forgot how people helped me feel empowered, which was instrumental in my growth and development as a professional. Now is the time for me to give back in a consistent and, hopefully, impactful way." Read More