Need a New Year’s resolution? Read a book a day. This undergrad did.
Kyla Vaughan, a double-major in English and history, attributes her accomplishment to being a naturally fast reader and making reading a priority. Read More
The iSchool’s Adam Rule studies the digital evolution of the doctor’s note
To Rule, the real power of the doctor’s note is its ability to tell stories with data, to combine the patient narrative with data-driven decision-making tools. Read More
Poll takes Wisconsin’s temperature on policy in leadup to 2022 elections
The poll finds residents divided along party lines on issues like climate change and government regulation but generally in agreement on others, such as concerns about healthcare and retirement savings. Read More
Boosting one gene in the brain’s helper cells slows Alzheimer’s progression in mice
High activity of the gene, Nrf2, slowed cognitive and physical decline in the mice and reduced the accumulation of sticky proteins in their brains, all key markers of the disease in humans. Read More
COVID questions: What’s the difference in the tests?
What is the difference between antibody, antigen, and PCR testing? Should my 12-year-old get a pediatric or adult dose? Read More
Campus community invited to chancellor search listening sessions
“The input of campus stakeholders is extremely important to the search process, and will carry a lot of weight as the committee meets with candidates and deliberates on this decision,” says Regent Vice President Karen Walsh. Read More
Grant provides lifesaving pet cancer treatments at UW School of Veterinary Medicine
“With all the strides being made in the veterinary oncology field increasing treatment options for pets, our goal is to make these lifesaving treatments available to more pets and their pet parents.” Read More
How does a spider weave its web?
Integrative Biology Professor Prashant Sharma’s lab studies spiders and their ancestors to ask questions about how their unique forms, such as spinnerets, came about. Read More
The UW Now: The omicron variant
How contagious is the omicron variant? Do our current vaccines and treatments work against it? Nasia Safdar of UW Hospitals and Clinics offers some answers in this recorded livestream. Read More
UW astronomer tracks galaxies’ “growth spurts” using the new James Webb Space Telescope
Using powerful telescopes and spectroscopy, Michael Maseda studies images of hundreds of galaxies, trying to answer some of the thorniest questions about how they began. Read More
Flexibility may be the key to potent peptides for treating diabetes
New research suggests that the peptides — short chunks of protein — used to treat Type 2 diabetes may be more effective if they’re able to flexibly move back and forth between different shapes. Read More
Wearing their hearts on their mortarboards
A little paint, glue, beading and sparkles can transform a graduation cap into a piece of art reflecting the wearer's Badger memories. Read More
‘Look at us now:’ Graduates reclaim Kohl Center traditions for 2021 winter commencement
Sunday’s winter commencement ceremony marked a sweet return to an in-person celebration at the Kohl Center following a one year pause and a virtual winter commencement in December of 2020 due to COVID-19. Read More
National champs!
The Badger volleyball team beat Nebraska 3-2 in a thrilling NCAA National Championship final, as fans on campus cheered them on heartily. Read More
A study day, but with dogs and art
Students got together to study — and pet dogs — during Study Day at the Chazen Museum of Art on Dec. 16. The pet-therapy event is intended to provide a study break for students as they head into final-exam week. Read More
On to the championship!
The Badgers volleyball team defeated Louisville 3-2 on Thursday to advance to the national championship in the NCAA volleyball tournament. Read More
Fluno Center transferred to UW Conference Centers, will join Wisconsin Union team
Under the umbrella of Conference Centers, the Fluno Center will emphasize expanding services to all of UW–Madison, and serving as the premier conference and lodging resource for continuing education, campus conferences and visitors Read More
2021 UW–Madison winter commencement takes place on Sunday
This will mark a return to an in-person ceremony at the Kohl Center following a virtual ceremony in winter 2020 due to the pandemic. A virtual livestream will be offered too. Read More
General pay increase for faculty and staff anticipated early next year
The 2 percent increase is anticipated to take effect Jan. 2, 2022. However, the effective date will need to be confirmed once the pay plan is formally approved by the JCOER. Read More