UW committed to accessibility as nation marks 30 years of Americans with Disabilities Act
The ADA, which has had an undeniable impact on access and inclusion at UW–Madison, is more critical than ever as the university expands its digital campus due to the challenges presented by COVID-19. Read More
Comet watching at Pine Bluff
A group of people gathered at UW–Madison's Pine Bluff Observatory in Cross Plains earlier this week to see a rare sight. Comet NEOWISE – officially called C/2020 F3 – passed overhead and was visible to the naked eye, although binoculars helped. Read More
Grad student helps with PPE production, COVID response in developing countries
With support from the UW–Madison International Projects Office, Rebecca Alcock is leading a small team that’s consulting with government officials, healthcare systems leaders and local manufacturers in Guatemala, Yemen, Malawi, the Maldives and Sudan on design and production of PPE like face shields and masks, medical equipment such as ventilators, and water, sanitation and hygiene infrastructure. Read More
Kohl Initiative brings new faculty, students, staff
To meet students’ burgeoning interest in public policy, the La Follette School has added 10 new faculty members – nearly doubling its roster. Read More
New shield couples COVID-19 protection with a clear view of the face
The team that created the popular Badger Shield medical fac e shield has now created a new version that provides a full, clear view of the face while still filtering virus particles through surgical fabric that cinches around the wearer’s chin and jawline. And again, they're sharing it with the world. Read More
Get Social: Looking good in our masks
We're all getting used to wearing masks, for the safety of others and ourselves, in these pandemic times. And sometimes, they can even be stylish. In this week's Get Social, take a look at masked Badgers far and wide. Read More
Masks can cause anxiety for some, but help is available
For some, masks can cause things like rapid heart rate, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, dizziness, feeling hot or sweating, or other symptoms they may not recognize as a fairly common, but serious condition – anxiety. Read More
Themed SOAR Live sessions are drawing an unexpectedly large virtual audience
SOAR sessions to introduce new students to campus are online this year. Incoming students can log on from anywhere in the world and ask questions through chat-room functions. Read More
COVID questions: Choosing a mask, food safety
Editor’s note: We will be publishing answers to questions about COVID-19 and the pandemic each week in this COVID questions column. If you have a… Read More
Alum who battled COVID-19 at 22 offers advice to students
Amy Shircel gets frustrated when she sees trending photos on social media of lines at bars in Madison wrapping around the corner. Read More
Badger Talks video: When and how should schools reopen?
“Considering whether schools reopen in the fall has to be a decision based on what’s happening in the local area and what’s possible in terms of disease mitigation and keeping families and students safe,” Read More
Helen Faith named Director of Student Financial Aid
Building off the successes of programs like Bucky’s Tuition Promise, Faith will focus on continuing to increase UW–Madison’s Federal Pell Grant recipients and work closely with Prof. Nick Hillman and the Student Success Through Applied Research (SSTAR) Lab. Read More
Bioenergy research discovery paves way to production of new hydrocarbon
A team of researchers have described a pathway for furan fatty acid production in bacteria and other cells. This long chain fatty acid could substitute for petroleum-based products including fuel, engine lubricant, medicines and food additives. Read More
COVID-19 plasma trial shows treatment helped 94% of severely ill patients avoid ICU or ventilation
Patients with severe or life-threatening COVID-19 have fared well so far in two clinical trials underway at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, according to preliminary results. Read More
UW–Madison establishes free, campus-wide COVID-19 testing to support campus reopening
Two campus labs are coming together again in support of efforts to provide free COVID-19 testing to the entire campus community. The goal is to identify infections, isolate and care for those who are sick, and limit the spread of the disease. Read More
UW-Madison students score highly on leadership; study shows campus activities with highest impact
“Effective leadership education prepares UW–Madison students for their careers and for addressing complex social challenges on campus, in our communities, and around the world." Read More
Ant armor may provide insight into mineral formation
A research collaboration between bacteriology and geoscience labs suggests that a protein layer on leaf-cutter ants could be the catalyst that allows a magnesium-rich calcite layer to grow. This mineral layer likely serves as armor for the ants. Read More
Sign of solidarity: Badgers to wear black crest logos
Wisconsin student-athletes will be showing their solidarity with Black and other underrepresented communities on campus when Badger sports teams return to action, as uniforms will include a university crest logo with a black "W." Read More
COVID questions: Antibody disappearance, teen dating, voting
"In general, most people will make antibody, but this will decline over time. We are working to discover the rate to which this decline occurs." Read More
Day-tripping with Jon Stewart
In December 2017, UW–Madison political science professor Katherine Cramer drove around Wisconsin for 10 hours with comedian Jon Stewart and his assistant, introducing them to people she interviewed for her book, The Politics of Resentment. Read More