Coverage for people with pre-existing conditions improved under the Affordable Care Act
Health insurance coverage for people with chronic diseases increased by 7 percentage points after key Affordable Care Act provisions were implemented in 2014, according to the research. Read More
New Learning Analytics master’s program empowers people to use ‘big data’ to improve education outcomes
Graduates of the program will be equipped to help improve individual student learning, raise graduation rates and address equity gaps for students underrepresented based on race, poverty and gender. Read More
Pediatric cancers share stalled gene-managing enzyme
A wildly out-of-place protein leads to haywire cells in a particularly troublesome type of rare early childhood cancer, according to University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers. Read More
COVID questions: Mask filters, workplace air quality, flu shot
Are masks more effective with filters? How can we best maintain my workplace's indoor air quality? If I recently had COVID can I still get a flu shot? Read More
Badgers get ready to vote
Staff from the Madison City Clerk’s office helped students register to vote in a series of events on campus in the past few weeks. All… Read More
Studies pin some forms of discrimination on small proportion of campus community
The research could guide an effective campaign against the mistreatment and lack of inclusion college students from marginalized social groups often experience relative to their peers. Read More
Carnivores living near people feast on human food, threatening ecosystems
While evolution has shaped these species to compete for different resources, their newfound reliance on a common food source could put them in conflict with one another. Read More
As Partners in Giving, we are stronger together
In 2020, the Partners in Giving campaign theme is “Stronger, Together.” As individuals, we can make a difference for others. And when we give back together, our contributions make an even greater impact. Read More
Chancellor assesses State of the University
Chancellor Rebecca Blank reported to the Faculty Senate on the State of the University in 2020. She covered the COVID-19 crisis, budget issues, racial equity, and more. “I challenge all of you to think about what we will do differently and better as a result of this period of time,” she said. Read More
COVID questions: Home office deductions; flu shot; repurposed drugs
Can I deduct home office expenses? Are there known drugs that can be repurposed for COVID-19? Where's the safest place to get a flu shot? Read More
New Faculty Focus: Darshana Mini
Darshana Mini, assistant professor of film studies, Department of Communication Arts, College of Letters & Science Hometown: I was born in Trivandum, the capital of the… Read More
Additional changes coming for UW season opener
Given the significant increase of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across Wisconsin, UW–Madison is taking new steps to limit attendance and game day activity around Badgers football. Read More
Chancellor Blank honors undergraduates for outstanding 2020 research, scholarship
Winning research projects span a wide spectrum, from exploring hearing loss in the Hmong community to investigating factors that lead to Chinese mystery snail invasions in urban ponds. Read More
Election 2020 experts: Voting systems, VP debate, more
The University of Wisconsin–Madison offers a number of experts, story angles and resources for media covering Election 2020, including about creating resilient voting systems, the… Read More
Badger Talks: Staying safe from COVID while indoors
In this Badger Talks video, Tim Bertram, a University of Wisconsin–Madison professor of chemistry and an expert on air quality, discusses what we can do to minimize risk indoors. Read More
New Faculty Focus: Sam Trejo
"A lot of my research surrounds the integration of genetic data into social science research. The fact that the field is so new makes everything really fun and exciting." Read More
UW Health offers caution on indoor gatherings
The risk of COVID-19 transmission increases in indoor settings, especially if airflow is limited, if people are unmasked and if they are unable to physically distance. Read More
Songbirds sing — like humans flock — for opioid reward
New research found that when songbirds sing during non-mating seasons, it’s because singing releases an opioid naturally produced in their brain —that’s right, a compound with the same biological makeup of the highly addictive painkillers. Read More
Chancellor Blank: UW working on racial justice, equity and inclusion on campus
"It’s been heartening to see the many ways students, faculty and staff across our campus, at all levels, are using this historic moment to recommit to meaningful action." Read More
COVID questions: aerosol transmission, small business, managing stress
What is aerosol transmission? How has the pandemic affected small businesses? How can I manage stress? Read More