$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
UW-Madison ranked 42nd overall and 14th best public college by U.S. News
The annual report also gave UW–Madison high rankings in undergraduate engineering, business, computer science programs and nursing. Read More
A colorful tribute
Bascom Hall was lit up in red, white and blue in observance of the 20th anniversary of the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Read More
Remembering 9/11
Students and others marked the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks by placing American flags on Bascom Hill, on Sept. 10. Read More
Nearby forest loss predicts future deforestation on protected lands
The research could help national governments and other agencies direct limited resources toward those areas at greatest risk of deforestation, which threatens biodiversity and releases large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Read More
Students return to the classroom
On Sept. 8, the walkways of campus were full of students rushing to class, sometimes pausing to peer at cell phones and campus maps. Yes, it was the first day of class. Read More
WISELI recognized for improving gender diversity in academia
Today, WISELI views UW–Madison as a “living laboratory” to study gender equity, diversity, and climate; implement evidence-based solutions; and measure success. Read More
New Faculty Focus: Suzanne Eckes
Suzanne Eckes: professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis Hometown: Neenah, Wisconsin Educational/professional background: For the past 18 years I have been on the… Read More
And they’re back! Students embrace campus life again
As evidenced by the smiles and fist bumps, there is nothing quite like being back on campus. Take a look at some the activities — painting, volleyball, ice cream socials. Read More
Chancellor gives a big ‘thank-you’ to those behind COVID-19 testing
When the COVID-19 pandemic threw the world into turmoil in the spring of 2020, the experts at the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene instead got to work. Read More
Eight students win Troxell-Glicksman Awards
The eight women being honored are of high academic caliber, very active on campus and/or in community activities and are usually aspiring to continue their education in graduate or professional schools. Read More
UW-Madison reports high levels of vaccination
As of Sept. 1, 88 percent of students are fully vaccinated and 91 percent of students have received at least one dose. In addition, 92 percent of employees are fully vaccinated. Read More
New Mercile J. Lee Scholars start to build community
Incoming students in the Mercile Lee Scholars Program took part in a community building exercise during an orientation session held at Carson Gulley Center on Aug. 30. Read More
VandenBosch to step down as CALS dean in 2022
“We are enormously grateful for Kate’s leadership in CALS and across campus," Provost Karl Scholz said. "She is unflappable and wise, and under her leadership CALS has created a very bright future for the many stakeholders passionate about the college.” Read More
WiBee mobile app seeks to assess, bolster Wisconsin’s wild bees
WiBee allows people to take part in a new citizen science project to observe and collect high-quality data on the abundance, diversity and activity of wild bees in the state. Read More
An annual ritual: Moving into the residence halls
Residence hall move-in at the University of Wisconsin–Madison started Monday, Aug. 30, and it was a happy occasion for many students. Read More
UW–Madison ranked first among public universities by Washington Monthly
“The Monthly’s rankings are crafted to push institutions of higher learning to be engines of upward mobility, scientific progress, and democratic participation,” the magazine explains. Read More