UW Health and UW focus on diversity for COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial
As UW Health begins scheduling participants for the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine study, experts are focused on equity and inclusion to ensure a diverse population takes part. "People of color are a vital population to making this study a success." Read More
COVID questions: Dog park safety, antibody testing
Is it safe to go to dog parks again? What is antibody testing for? Does a positive antibody test mean I don't need to follow distancing requirements? Read More
New Faculty Focus: Carlyn Mueller
"So often in the field of special education, we train educators to think of themselves as the ultimate “helpers” -- but students with disabilities have so much power, agency, and ability to guide us toward building educational systems that reflect their needs." Read More
In-person classes start, with masks and distancing
Campus sparkled under a warm September sun on Wednesday, as students returned to in-person classes for the first time in five months. Students and staff members followed the Smart Restart safety protocols that include mask wearing and physical distancing. Read More
Message from Dean of Students Christina Olstad
For individuals who have intentionally behaved in ways that risk the health of our community, we are pursuing actions that could result in discipline up to and including the revocation of Housing contracts and emergency suspension. Read More
NSF award will support fundamental data science research
Data scientists are harnessing big data and laying the foundations for major advances in data-rich applications thanks to a five-year, $4.6 million grant from the National Science Foundation. Read More
Badgers vs. the pandemic
Badgers have joined the fight against coronavirus across a range of professions, whether treating patients on the front lines or delivering food to grocery stores. Meet eight heroes who’ve stepped up, determined to put the Wisconsin Idea into action. Read More
Wisconsin corn maze features resilient tardigrade
Tardigrades, also known as water bears, look kind of like a cross between a bear and a caterpillar, are known for their incredible resilience. As such, they're the perfect organism for 2020. Read More
Experts available to comment on police shooting, protests
The following UW–Madison experts can comment on the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha and the ensuing protests. Read More
Message to students from UW System President Tommy Thompson
The big day is almost here – the day all of us at the University of Wisconsin System have worked so hard for. Now we’re ready to open our doors and welcome you back to campus. Read More
COVID questions: elevators, staying informed, campus testing
Is it safer to take the stairs or the elevator? How do I find the most accurate and latest information about COVID-19? What are my testing options on campus? Read More
A masked move-in
Wearing face masks and physically distancing from others, students started to move into UW–Madison resident halls this week. There will be 6,500 students living in 19 residence halls, as two of the smaller halls are being used for isolation housing. Read More
New fact-checking projects focus on combatting COVID-19 misinformation
Communication experts find questions and misinformation related to COVID-19 on social media in Wisconsin, and conduct fact-checks using vetted content from experts at leading health and government sources to correct the misinformation. Read More
Campus guidelines help students exercise rights of free speech, expression
At the start of each academic year, university officials remind students of protest guidelines that will help keep them safe and in good standing as they exercise their constitutional rights. Read More
New medical students welcomed to UW in virtual white coat ceremony
“It was such an exciting day to welcome the new students to the profession of medicine,” says Gwenevere C. McIntosh, associate dean for students. “This ceremony serves to remind us all what an honor it is to practice medicine.” Read More
UW Experts available: Back to school during a pandemic
It’s that time again but nothing about this new school year is ordinary. Experts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison are ready with tips and expertise to help us navigate. Read More
Visiting students can find a Badger path through college during the pandemic
As the pandemic disrupts education plans, UW–Madison invites visiting students who have not yet started or completed an undergraduate degree to be a Badger in person or online and earn college credit this fall. Read More
UW-Madison part of nonpartisan project to ensure election integrity
The effort will develop citizen and journalist resource kits on election integrity, conduct timely investigative reporting on voting issues in Wisconsin and disseminate these resources to the broadest audience possible, including news organizations throughout the state. Read More
A dog’s life: La Follette School researcher puts a number on man’s best friend.
While it sounds cold and calculating to slap a price tag on the life of a beloved pet, the real-world applications are important for both dog owners and for industry. Read More