UW–Madison scholar wins 2022 Carnegie Fellowship
Monica White will use the $200,000 award to complete the research and writing of her second book, We Stayed: Agriculture, Activism, and the Southern Black Rural Families Who Fought to Keep the Land. Read More
Turban tying 101
Members of the Sikh Student Association stepped up to teach the technique of tying turbans during a special Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month event on April 22, 2022. Read More
Badger band lights up the Kohl Center
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the UW Varsity Band Spring Concert returned in style on Friday, April 22. Read More
Shifting food choices reducing climate impact of American diet
Lower consumption of beef, dairy, chicken, pork, and eggs accounted for more than 75% of the observed diet-related carbon dioxide savings during the study period. Read More
UW–Madison’s ultra-efficient carbon capture tech earns top 60 spot in global XPRIZE challenge
Team members are forming a company and actively seeking additional funding from venture capitalists and other sources. Read More
A special day for UW Marching Band fan
Thursday evening, 2½-year-old Ila Hellgren from Madison got a sneak peek of this weekend’s UW Band Spring Concert during a rehearsal at the Kohl Center. The special moment was made possible by Make-A-Wish Wisconsin. Read More
Chalk it up to Earth Day
On April 20, students got together to chalk the sidewalks outside of the Historical Society with Earth Day-inspired art, to get campus excited for the day, on Friday, April 22. Read More
UW-Madison Ukraine experts available
Experts from UW–Madison are available to discuss the latest situation in Ukraine with the news media. Read More
APIDA art show: Courage in Community
"Courage in Community" was the theme of the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month Art Show, held at the Multicultural Student Center lounge in the Red Gym on April 16. Read More
UW hurricane application gets upgrade in time for 2022 hurricane season
Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Hurricane Center will have access to the most advanced storm measurement software yet to help them save lives and property with timely warnings. Read More
A penetrating gaze: System allows world’s first X-ray look at electron-beam 3D-printing process
A team of UW–Madison mechanical engineers have pioneered the integration of several imaging technologies into a system that can study the fundamental mechanics of electron beam powder bed fusion in real time. Read More
Nationwide maps of bird species can help protect biodiversity
The high-resolution maps can help conservation managers focus their efforts where they are most likely to help birds — in individual counties or forests, rather than across whole states or regions. Read More
UW–Madison junior, First Wave artist Dawry Ruiz named national 2022 Truman Scholar
The scholarship's mission is to select and support the next generation of public service leaders. Ruiz is working toward a career in the nonprofit youth arts field. Read More
Rain or shine, it’s Terrace time
After a long winter in storage, the chairs came out April 13, ready for sunshine, a view of Lake Mendota and being the best seats on campus for studying, catching up with friends or just plain daydreaming. Read More
UW mock trial team argues its way to nationals
At the nationals competition in Lancaster, Penn., the team ranked 11th out of 48 teams, and received its first-ever All-American Attorney, freshman Jackson Kunde, who ranked 25th overall. Read More
Four UW–Madison students awarded prestigious 2022 Goldwater Scholarships
Each university in the country may nominate up to four undergraduates for the annual award. To have all four candidates win is remarkable. Read More
Diving into science with eager hands and brains
People of all ages got their hands dirty and their brains revved up as part of Science Expeditions, an annual open house to illustrate the value — and fun — of scientific research on campus. Read More
Melting ice caps may not shut down ocean current
Building upon previous work, researchers are revising their understanding of the relationship between Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation and freshwater from melting polar ice. Read More
UW–Madison, Alliant Energy collaborate on solar and agricultural research project
Beyond the production of renewable energy, Alliant Energy and UW–Madison are exploring future partnerships to advance the solar research project for education, demonstration and training purposes. Read More
Wisconsin gets ‘C’ in latest Population Health report card
The report's recommendations focus on policies and practices to advance equity, including ensuring access to quality health care, expanding safe and affordable housing, increasing economic resources for children and families, expanding broadband infrastructure and increasing civic engagement. Read More