144 new members join Phi Kappa Phi at UW–Madison
The UW–Madison chapter of Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1920 and has had a continuous presence on this campus ever since. Read More
Videos: Celebrities offer shout-outs to grads
Well-known Badgers near and far, from André De Shields to Charlie Berens, offer well wishes to the Class of 2020. Read More
Student to student: Best moments of the school year, from snow to roses
We had our first snow back in October, our football team made it to the Rose Bowl and in-person instruction was suspended due to COVID-19. Despite the tumult, UW–Madison students had plenty of favorite memories from the year. Read More
Phi Beta Kappa inducts 134 seniors in 2020
These initiates embody excellence in both depth and breadth of study in the liberal arts and sciences. Approximately 5 percent of the Letters & Science senior class is inducted into the liberal arts and science scholar society. Read More
Move out at a distance
For the past week, students have been returning to dorms to gather their belongings. UW Housing organized the move-outs in staggered time periods from April 27 to May 7. Read More
UW–Madison graduate named Knight-Hennessy Scholar
At Stanford University, Ross Dahlke plans to research the connection between how people communicate online and how they behave offline in civic life. Read More
UW-Madison faculty, students help create COVID-19 app for Wisconsinites
Wisconsin Connect is the first locally-designed COVID-19 app, allowing users to both receive and give help to others in their communities while correcting state-specific misinformation trending on social media. Read More
Wisconsin Partnership announces $2.2 million in grants in response to COVID-19
The funded projects include 11 community-led initiatives that support a wide range of efforts across the state to address the immediate health needs of Wisconsin’s diverse urban and rural communities. Read More
Seniors to make most of online commencement, celebrating at home
“My mom is going to cook a huge gorgeous meal, we are going to drink champagne, watch the ceremony, and cry." Read More
In uncertain times, you can lean on rocks … and The Rock
Stephen Meyers calls his last Geosci 100 lecture of the semester “Living in an Uncertain World.” This year, he and his team have created a multimedia production that features a Twitter conversation with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson about his favorite rock, a special video message from Chancellor Blank and a musical performance from local band Mr. Chair. Read More
Airman of the Year, a UW–Madison senior, is helping with state’s COVID-19 response
Alex King enlisted in the Wisconsin Air National Guard in September of 2016 — the same month he began classes at UW–Madison as a freshman. He’s juggled school work and military training ever since, excelling at both. Read More
Healthy Minds Innovations calms an anxious world with live YouTube meditations
As the pandemic spread in early 2020, Healthy Minds Innovations saw a dramatic increase in demand for its services. Along with the meditations, it offers a Healthy Minds @Work program and a free Healthy Minds Program app that describes four pillars of well-being. Read More
Student to student: At opposite ends of the country, roommates motivated by the same #Badgerpride
When UW–Madison suspended in-person instruction for the semester, we each returned to our homes -- Christine to Queens, N.Y. on the east coast, me to Los Angeles on the west coast. We are approximately 2,700 miles apart from each other. Read More
Student forges special bond with commencement speaker James Patterson, her childhood reading hero
Marie Aguirre has become friends with Patterson and his wife Susan. She’s also been a recipient of their generosity — the couple supported her college studies with a generous scholarship. Read More
COVID-19 experts available: Misinformation, poverty, fact-checking
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
Sea Grant research addresses the growing crisis of PFAS exposure, finds PFAS in rainwater
A Wisconsin Sea Grant-funded project has helped improve the state’s capability to test for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and led to the discovery of their widespread presence in rainwater across the country. Read More
Evite la desinformación sobre las investigaciones del COVID-19 y la influenza
La desinformación respecto a la ciencia no es nueva, pero puede ser particularmente problemática e incluso peligrosa durante la pandemia del COVID-19 que, hasta la fecha, ha enfermado a millones de personas alrededor del mundo. Read More
Chemists look for ways to assess and improve indoor air quality
The research could be used to create technology to determine when air filtration is needed and to determine the best locations for air intakes Read More
Instructors adapt hands-on labs to hands-off times
Ever since the University of Wisconsin–Madison announced the suspension of in-person instruction, faculty teaching science classes with lab components have scrambled to substitute hands-on, in-person labs with online videos or activities. Read More
Maps provide zip code detail on risk of COVID-19 complications across Wisconsin
The data from the UW–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health will help public health officials and health systems prepare for hospitalizations, distribute protective equipment, or target communications to at-risk populations. Read More