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UW Health and UW focus on diversity for COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial

September 3, 2020

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

September 3, 2020

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

September 3, 2020

"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

September 2, 2020

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

September 2, 2020

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

September 1, 2020

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

September 1, 2020

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

August 31, 2020

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

August 28, 2020

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

August 27, 2020

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

August 27, 2020

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

August 26, 2020

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

August 26, 2020

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

August 26, 2020

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

August 25, 2020

“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

August 24, 2020

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

August 24, 2020

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

August 24, 2020

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.

August 24, 2020

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