Badger Talks video: Student participation in voting efforts
While the lead-up to the election matters, political science Professor Kathy Cramer is also thinking about what happens afterwards. Roughly half of population will be disappointed, she says. So Cramer is looking for ways to be “civil and good to each other on campus and beyond campus.” Read More
Election experts: Early voting on campus, fundraising, what the U.S. economy needs
UW-Madison experts are available to discuss election topics from campaigning during a pandemic to the debate's "mute" button and more. Read More
COVID questions: Disabilities, ventilation systems
How is the pandemic affecting people with disabilities? Is there research on testing ventilation systems for COVID? Read More
New Faculty Focus: Nidia Bañuelos
"I’m also hoping to learn more about how large public universities, like UW–Madison, can better support working students with family responsibilities." Read More
New commercial showcases UW’s resilience, innovation
The commercial highlights UW–Madison health care workers, researchers and others on campus who’ve all pitched in during the battle against COVID-19. Read More
Students vote early — in outdoor tents
Students cast their votes for the Nov. 3 presidential election during the first day of in-person absentee voting on Tuesday, at three outdoor tents set up on campus. Read More
Green screen saves the opera
The same type of advanced technology that makes impossible car chases seem real in a big-budget Hollywood movie like “Tenet” is making UW Opera’s upcoming production of “I Wish It So: Marc Blitzstein — The Man in His Music” possible in the middle of a pandemic. Read More
Largest class ever of new Bucky’s Tuition Promise students receiving free tuition this year
There are now more than 2,500 students on campus receiving free tuition through Bucky’s Tuition Promise. The initiative is funded through private gifts and other institutional resources. Read More
Badger Talks: How to keep the virus away on Halloween
In this Badger Talks video, Malia Jones, an epidemiologist at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, shares how we can safely celebrate Halloween with a few changes to our traditions. Read More
Vote on campus through Oct. 30
In-person absentee voting is taking place on campus from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 30. Tents are set up at Union South, Memorial Union and East Campus Mall outside the Student Activity Center. Read More
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