Dane County teams are finalists in national competition to raise incomes
The teams – Connect Rx and Opportunity Calculator – will take their proposals to raise the net income of 10,000 Dane County families by 10 percent to the finals of the Alliance for the American Dream competition. Read More
Sesame Workshop materials help families affected by incarceration
Sesame Workshop’s parental incarceration materials feature a Muppet named Alex, whose father is in jail. The UW–Madison study details how Alex’s story and the accompanying materials resulted in children’s at-home caregivers reporting positive change. Read More
UW–Madison partners with InStride to expand access to education
The new partnership enables UW–Madison Online to offer online education directly to workers through large employers. Read More
UW-Madison communicators honored with CASE awards
Each year the awards recognize higher education staff members who advance their institutions through innovative, inspiring and creative ideas. Read More
Diversity and inclusion a priority for new Letters & Science dean
"We can be a whole lot better and I think we can be national leaders in how a large, research 1 university – in a state where the demographics are not all that diverse – attracts, recruits, retains and excels and propels members from all kinds of backgrounds to success." Read More
Libraries launch ‘Pickup by Appointment’ service
The Pickup by Appointment service offers the opportunity to begin accessing some of the libraries' physical collections through a low-contact, health-conscious method. Read More
Badger Talks video: Black community faces mental health crisis
The coming crisis will be worse for Black men and boys, who are currently at the epicenter of impact for both COVID-19 and police violence, says Professor Alvin Thomas. But there are solutions. Read More
UW Health dermatologist researching ‘COVID Toes’ in children
Researchers are studying how the skin condition referred to as “COVID toes” is a connected to the virus; whether it is symptom of a COVID-19 infection or an immune response to the virus. Read More
UW-Madison again scores highly in world university rankings
The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) uses seven indicators to rank the world’s universities without relying on surveys and university data submissions. Read More
WSB announces new, innovative MBA program
The Wisconsin Professional MBA reimagines the School’s existing evening MBA. Delivered through a customizable platform, it will allow students to personalize their experience through both their time and career interests. Read More
UW–Madison scientists help prove viability of innovative gamma-ray telescope
UW faculty and students are part of a team of scientists that developed and operate a critical part of the telescope: its high-speed camera. Read More
First optical measurements of Milky Way’s Fermi Bubbles probe their origin
Using the Wisconsin H-Alpha Mapper telescope, astronomers have for the first time measured the Fermi Bubbles in the visible light spectrum. Read More
Badger Talks video: How to communicate responsibly during a pandemic
How can we think clearly about risks during a pandemic, and how can the media responsibly communicate about what we do and do not know about the risks we face? Read More
Dalai Lama and UW expert share message of hope, determination, and “education of the mind”
Humanity has an opportunity to transform negative emotions like fear and anxiety into determination and compassion for others, the Dalai Lama said in a recent video conversation that included Richard Davidson, UW–Madison professor and founder of the Center for Healthy Minds. Read More
When will we get it?
"Now is not the time for polite platitudes or empty expressions of empathy – not in the face of such universal sadness, anger and pain. We need action." — Patrick J. Sims, deputy vice. chancellor for Diversity & Inclusion. Read More
COVID-19 experts available: Job market, retail, dairy, more
Numerous experts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison are available to discuss the impact of COVID-19 and provide tips and information to help people navigate the challenges to their daily lives. Read More
Q&A: A look at social media behavior during the pandemic
"Most of us will be satisfied to just survive this crisis, much less use it to our advantage. Unfortunately, research shows that we often compare ourselves with others who are punching above their weight." Read More
Program lets incoming freshmen earn credit early and build community
Now in its second year, Wisconsin Experience Summer Launch is an eight-week online program that allows incoming first-year students to take courses, earn college credit and begin to build their Badger community before they even set foot on campus. Read More
Badger Talks video: A look at reopening after public health closures
There may be an inclination to hurry, with so many people eager for their lives to return to normal, but there are good reasons for moving slowly, Vicki Bier says. Read More
SuccessWorks summer initiative to help students, recent alumni pursue career goals
Badgers on Track is a series of remote summer programs and opportunities to help students foster resiliency, build networking skills, gain experience, and secure jobs and internships with employers in Wisconsin and around the country. Read More