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
Badger Talks: Mail-in voting during the pandemic
In this week’s Badger Talks, Barry Burden joins us to talk about how the pandemic’s big push for mail-in voting is likely to affect the… Read More
Grassland conservation crucial to success of bioenergy
Protecting these natural lands right here in the U.S. offers an opportunity to make meaningful strides toward climate change mitigation while also improving wildlife habitat, water quality, and the delivery of many other ecosystem services. Read More
Increase in COVID-19 cases in Dane County prompts new guidelines
Whether you’re staying local or traveling for the holiday weekend, it is important to limit your potential exposure to the virus at this time when cases are increasing locally and across the country. Read More
UW-Madison commits to empowering students to vote
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has joined more than 160 colleges and universities in striving for full student voter registration and participation through the nonpartisan All In Campus Democracy Challenge. Read More
COVID questions: Dog parks, work from home, future of cities
Is it safe to take my dog to the dog park? What's the future of hard-hit urban areas? Will work from home continue after the pandemic? Read More
Tommy Thompson takes office as UW System President, seeks feedback
"We believe in helping more state residents earn college degrees, and we are dedicated to opening the doors of the university to talented students from families all across Wisconsin," Thompson says. Read More
Introducing the Sandra Rosenbaum School of Social Work
The gift, the largest in the school’s history, is another way for Joel Berman, the founder and former CEO of Iatric Systems, a healthcare technology company, to honor his love for and life with Sandra Rosenbaum. Read More
Making the most of our summers: painting, walks and learning
Trips have been canceled, all UW–Madison summer courses were moved to remote instruction and most social gathering places have COVID-19 restrictions. But that doesn’t mean that we are just going to stay home staring at the wall. UW–Madison students, whether they’re at their homes or still in Madison, are still making the most of their summers, while still respecting physical distancing rules. Read More
Phase 2 returns more research activity to campus
Phase 2 continues a gradual expansion of research activities while ensuring we continue to follow guidelines to minimize the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
Badger Talks video: All you need to know about wearing a mask
Professor of population health sciences Ajay Sethi talks about who should wear a mask and how they help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Read More
Free chemistry camps offered online this summer
Activities cover a range of scientific topics including chemical reactions, engineering, physics and learning how to do and troubleshoot experiments. The experiments are safe, inexpensive and easy to do at home. Read More
American Family Insurance Data Science Institute awards “mini grants” to advance data science
The emerging field of data science is the study, development or application of methods that reveal new insights from data. The successful projects will further research ranging from third-wave artificial intelligence to student entrepreneurship. Read More
Remembering Bella Sobah: ‘She was the greatness in all of us’
“She lived life to the fullest and did so unapologetically. It didn’t matter that she had spinal muscular atrophy. It didn’t matter that she was a Black woman in a society that didn’t fight for her. She was still going to fight for the life she deserved.” Read More