COVID questions: Post-vaccine precautions, ingredients, pregnancy
Do I have to distance after getting the vaccine? What's in the vaccine? Is it safe for pregnant women? Read More
Badger Talks video: Vaccine arrival is first step
“I could see that by fall 2021 things could start to look substantially different than what we’ve all been living with," says global health expert James Conway. Read More
Trailer to be center of testing
A mobile lab run by University of Illinois System subsidiary Shield T3 was set up Friday in Lot 64 near the WARF building. The lab will conduct diagnostic PCR testing of saliva samples collected at sites across campus from students and employees starting in January. Read More
Research effort driving advances to combat traumatic brain injuries
A team of researchers led by University of Wisconsin–Madison mechanical engineer Christian Franck is working on better ways to detect concussions and better protective equipment to prevent them. Read More
Vaccine arrives at UW Health
UW Health received its first doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine the morning of Monday, Dec. 14. By early afternoon, the first doses were given to frontline medical personnel. Read More
Winter commencement: Rose Lavelle lauds grads of ‘greatest university to ever grace this planet’
Chancellor Rebecca Blank praised the nearly 3,000 winter graduates for overcoming great challenges to get to this moment. The pandemic will shape this generation, she said, just as wars and terrorist attacks shaped prior ones. Read More
COVID-19 stories and experts: Vaccine distribution, well-being, back to the workplace
The following UW–Madison stories and experts are available on current topics surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
COVID questions: Economic recovery, different tests
What's the difference between a PCR test and an antigen test? How has the vaccine affected the economic recovery? Read More
Preparing for the vaccine
In anticipation of the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines, UW Health is training staff to administer them to tier 1A front-line healthcare workers. Nurses, nursing… Read More
UW researchers honored as inventors
UW–Madison’s newest trio of fellows in the National Academy of Inventors are responsible for scores of patents, and bring the university’s total academy membership to 10. Read More
UW Health designated hub for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine distribution
As the nation waits for the first shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer, UW Health is preparing to serve as a central storage facility for the region's supply of vaccine. Read More
UW–Madison receives national award for nonpartisan student voter engagement
UW was honored for developing an innovative method of providing voter ID to students during the 2020 presidential election. Read More
Undocumented immigrants far less likely to commit crimes in U.S. than citizens
Crime rates among undocumented immigrants are just a fraction of those of their U.S.-born neighbors, according to a first-of-its-kind analysis of Texas arrest and conviction records. Read More
Wisconsin Institute for Discovery celebrates 10 years
In its first 10 years, WID researchers have made discoveries ranging from artificial blood vessels to a tool for natural resource managers. Read More
A look at vaccine development and distribution
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a terrible impact, but it also has inspired one of the greatest scientific efforts in generations, spurring researchers around the globe to produce multiple potential vaccines in a short time. Read More
COVID questions: Transmission after vaccine, face mask effectiveness
Can someone who receives the COVID-19 vaccine still transmit the virus? What are some studies that prove the effectiveness of face masks? Read More
New Faculty Focus: Brandon Bloch
"History also forces us to confront moral ambiguity and question our assumptions about unfamiliar societies and cultures; these challenges more than anything drew me to the study of modern Germany." Read More
Sven Kleinhans, student commencement speaker, has overcome challenges to excel in higher education
“What drives me is the fact that I come from a hard-working family that experienced financial hardships,” Kleinhans says. “I developed a sense of determination, and I want to show people in similar positions that they can achieve so much if they commit to working hard and putting effort into the things they want to achieve.” Read More
Badger Talks video: Working women and the pandemic
In this Badger Talks interview, engineering professor Pam Kreeger discusses why it’s important for women to be okay with saying no and why it’s so crucial to know your own needs and what it takes to stay healthy and balanced. Read More
Winter is coming, Badgers
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it a year like no other on the UW–Madison campus, but the seasons continue to change as always. The first snowfall of the year on Tuesday gave campus a wintery look. Read More