Researchers win grant to combat misinformation about COVID and 2020 election
A team of researchers will study the most effective methods of combating misinformation online, as it posed significant threats to both public health during the COVID-19 pandemic and democracy throughout the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Read More
With high-risk, high-reward investment, UW–Madison researcher seeks to outwit cancer’s resistance to treatment
Sequencing the tumor samples’ genetic material will allow the researchers to map changes in individual tumors that became resistant and discern possible common mechanisms of resistance across multiple tumors. Read More
School of Pharmacy announces master’s program scholarships to address inequities
These scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing a master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Applied Drug Development or Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation who demonstrate a financial need and/or have a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Read More
Presenting: Barry Alvarez Field
A halftime ceremony made it official: The football field will be named Barry Alvarez Field at Camp Randall Stadium beginning in 2022. Read More
Career and Internship Fair: Opportunities for the future
Students discussed opportunities with a wide range of employers during the fall Career and Internship Fair held at Gordon Dining and Event Center on Sept. 29 and 30. Read More
Generous lead gift helps launch Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center
A new state-of-the art facility to support student and community health will nearly triple the size of the former Natatorium, serving more students and community members with recreational and well-being services. Read More
Madison College and UW–Madison School of Education to sign transfer agreement
Madison College students preparing to become elementary or special education teachers will have a direct pipeline to the UW–Madison School of Education with the agreement that guarantees admission for students who meet the requirements. Read More
Record-setting freshman class maintains UW–Madison’s commitment to Wisconsin families
This year’s freshman class at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is the largest in the institution’s history and includes the most Wisconsin residents of any freshman class in the last 20 years. Read More
Breast cancer researchers learn how to teach an old drug new tricks to help patients
UW researchers have uncovered a key feature of breast cancers that renders them either vulnerable or resistant to paclitaxel treatment, which could help identify which patients are most likely to see success. Read More
Ulness goes full circle with dairy judging
Angie Ulness, a UW–Madison dairy science graduate, will coach a team at the National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest at the World Dairy Expo that includes her daughter, Clarissa, one of her team’s competitors. Read More
UW–Madison 13th among public universities in Wall Street Journal rankings
The rankings are based on 15 key indicators that assess colleges in four areas: outcomes, resources, engagement and environment. Read More
Resilience: How COVID-19 challenged the scientific world
Researchers at the Morgridge Institute for Research and the University of Wisconsin–Madison reflect on what has collectively happened when the COVID-19 pandemic hit and how it impacted their science. Read More
Stroke research shows optimal timing for arm and hand rehabilitation
The results indicated the optimal period for intensive rehabilitation of arm and hand use after a stroke should begin 60 to 90 days after the event. Read More
Secretary of Education chats with UW students
Students of a UW–Madison special education teacher preparation program chatted with U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona during a campus visit Monday. Chancellor Rebecca Blank and Gov. Tony Evers also joined the talk. Read More
Class of 2020 Celebration: Better late than never
Alumni from UW–Madison's class of 2020 are gathering on campus this weekend to celebrate their commencement in-person. Read More
Nick grand opening makes it official
Almost exactly one year after the Nicholas Recreation Center (Nick) opened, campus partners and project supporters celebrated the building in an official grand opening ceremony on Friday, September 10. Read More
$175 million commitment helps launch UW–Madison School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences, support transformative mission
The new facility will be a hub for the bustling tech ecosystem in Wisconsin, fostering academic research, supporting booming student interest, and hosting collaborations with industry and community partners. Read More
Sculpture dedicated in Germany to honor UW alum and hero of Nazi resistance
Justus Liebig University in Germany held a ceremony Sept. 15 to celebrate the installation of “Mildred,” a reproduction of John Burbow’s sculpture located at Middleton’s Marshall Park. Read More
New Faculty Focus: Jacqueline Garonzik Wang
Her research explores methods to increase organ transplantation (both from living and deceased donors), as well as the effects of COVID-19 in transplant recipients. Read More
A club for everything, from art to chess to boxing
Students got a chance to learn about special-interest groups, activities and services offered by more than 400 registered student organizations on campus during the Student Organization Fair on Sept. 14 at the Kohl Center. Read More