Materials science is a natural fit for Wisconsin manufacturing
Not only are top UW–Madison materials science students sought after by industry, but breakthroughs in materials developed at the university often have direct impacts on local businesses. Read More
UW startup DataChat democratizes data science
The company's growth since being founded in 2017 illustrates the many ways UW–Madison nurtures start-ups that arise from its research. Read More
Fixing genetic mistakes to restore vision
The project, funded by a five-year, $7.7 million award from the National Institutes of Health National Eye Institute, will rely on an approach aimed at correcting nonsense mutations in DNA. Read More
Measuring the pancreas’s protein landscape assists diabetes and cancer research
New research aims to measure the pancreas’s entire suite of proteins. Ultimately, that data will advance research on pancreatic diseases like pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, or diabetes. Read More
How UW helped Nasonville Dairy become an industry leader
UW's Center for Dairy Research has helped Nasonville develop new cheese products for export, start ultrafiltration lines to produce lactose-free milk, and trouble-shoot quality problems that pop up. Read More
COVID-19 Response: Testing and vaccination updates for employees
This weekly update on campus COVID-19 testing and Safer Badgers covers testing updates, vaccine updates and how to get help Read More
Polar bears as patients: Caring for animals at Henry Vilas Zoo
“I am so lucky to get to work with such wonderful polar bears,” says Mary Thurber, the primary veterinarian at Henry Vilas Zoo and clinical instructor of zoological medicine at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine. Read More
Campus emerging from icebox
Campus has suffered through an extreme cold spell, with temperatures dropping below zero for 12 nights in a row. While it makes outdoor activities difficult, it gives campus buildings an eerie, beautiful look, with steam lit up by the winter sunlight. Read More
Aldevron expands manufacturing capabilities in Madison
Aldevron’s partnership with UW–Madison in research and education is a compelling reason the company has continued to invest in its Madison site, its CEO said. Read More
WARF’s UpStart program supports women and BIPOC entrepreneurs
Free entrepreneurial training program cultivates new businesses launched by women and people of color, contributing to Wisconsin’s economy Read More
UW-Madison driving Wisconsin’s economy, now and into the future
Powered by a top-ranked research program, the University of Wisconsin–Madison, its affiliate organizations and the startup companies coming out of the university have a total $30.8 billion annual statewide economic impact, equivalent to nearly 9% of Wisconsin’s $345 billion economy, according to a new report. Read More
COVID questions: Is vaccine approved? What to expect afterward?
With thousands of Wisconsinites vaccinated and many thousands to come in the latest group recently announced for vaccination, there are five things people should know once vaccinated. Read More
Meet the people who make Safer Badgers work, part 3
Meet Ryan, a front desk supervisor, and Lance, a Badger Wellness Ambassador. They're two of the many people who make Safer Badgers work. Read More
Philanthropist donates $10 million for new transplant clinic
Pleasant Rowland, who received a kidney transplant in 2012, says it's her way of saying thank you to the kidney donor and the University Hospital doctors and staff who made it happen. Read More
Going after winter — with an axe
Participants learned how to use ice climbing equipment during a Wisconsin Union Winter Carnival event presented by the Hoofers Mountaineering Club on Feb. 5. Read More
COVID questions: Can I get two different types of vaccines?
Why aren't those who've recovered from COVID-19 last in line for the vaccine? If I get one type of vaccine can I get another type later? Where do we stand on vaccines? Read More
UW-Madison COVID-19 stories and experts: Thursday Mourning, spread data, new vaccines
UW–Madison experts are available to discuss current topics surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, ranging from the future of travel to vaccine fears to remembering those who died. Read More
Meet the people who make Safer Badgers work, part 2
It’s a big job to help keep campus safe through the pandemic. As part of UW–Madison’s Safer Badgers effort, people are needed to answer questions over phone and email, staff the testing sites, support the app, manage building access and more. Read More
Next week, you can vote early on campus
In-person absentee voting (and registration) will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 8 to 12 at Memorial Union for city of Madison residents. Read More
New Badger Precollege programs offer enrichment, community-building, college readiness for youth
Badger Precollege is ramping up for an all-online summer 2021, revising options and ready to offer an array of programs for a wider diversity of students — from advanced learning and STEM classes to music clinics and college readiness programs. Read More