New master’s degree in health informatics meets industry need
The degree provides students with the experience and foundation they need to create innovative solutions aimed at improving current health care practices. Upon graduation, they should be prepared to make data-driven decisions in health policy, data security and clinical practice. Read More
UW–Madison engineers, local manufacturers race pandemic to protect healthcare workers
The group has built prototypes and launched a website where it's encouraging healthcare facilities, manufacturers and donors to fill out an intake form to help assess need and build more connections while production capacity is rapidly expanded. Read More
Spring’s arrival provides reassurance
With the COVID-19 crisis roiling life on campus and all over the world, it's reassuring to see that spring arrived on Thursday, March 19. This year's spring equinox arrived early, and it was welcome. Read More
Students welcomed back to (virtual) classes on Monday
As students prepare to return to instruction on Monday through alternate means, UW–Madison is offering a number of resources to help with the transition, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Lori Reesor says. Read More
UW-Madison graduate schools score highly in 2021 rankings
Highlights include the School of Education ranking fourth nationwide (tied for first among public universities), and the School of Pharmacy ranking seventh. Read More
Talking to kids about COVID-19: UW–Madison expert offers tips
What do we tell children in times of uncertainty? There are no easy answers but Travis Wright, an associate professor of counseling psychology at the School of Education, offers some suggestions. Read More
“The Quiet Rooms” wins 2020 Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics
Through careful work with vulnerable and traumatized children, the reporters documented the unlawful use of seclusion and restraint in Illinois public schools, prompting state officials to impose an emergency ban on seclusion within a day of publication. Read More
WIAA Boys State Basketball Tournament at Kohl Center canceled
The WIAA has canceled the Boys State Basketball Tournament. The decision was made in consultation with local and state public health officials to discourage and limit large gatherings in light of the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation. Read More
UW-Madison experts available for analysis on the novel coronavirus
The following UW–Madison experts are available to comment on the COVID-19 health crisis. For further information, contact National Media Specialist Veronica Rueckert national media specialist at rueckert@wisc.edu. Read More
First fully online undergraduate degree to launch in fall 2020
UW–Madison Online's degree in personal finance will start in fall 2020, with more bachelor’s degree options to follow in the coming years. Read More
Katherine Cramer named an American Academy of Political and Social Science Fellow
The political science professor and Natalie C. Holton Chair of Letters & Science has based her career on listening carefully to others. Read More
‘Defining moment’ leads to UW–Madison for Brett Nachman
Nachman didn’t overcome Asperger’s. He hasn’t succeeded despite Asperger’s, although these are a couple of headlines he’s seen in the past. He’s succeeded the same way many of us have: by honing the skills that come naturally while working on the ones that don’t. Read More
State and UW employees’ campaign surpasses $80 million in donations to charities
A check for $2.48 million in donations pledged during last fall’s Partners in Giving Give Hope Campaign was presented to 11 umbrella charities and their 520 member charities during a volunteer recognition event at UW Madison’s Union South. Read More
Everett Mitchell: It’s up to us to support the ‘diamonds in the rough’
Everett Mitchell was once a good high school student who had his mind set on getting promoted to assistant manager at the grocery store where he worked as a bagger. Today he's a Dane County Circuit Court judge and a community leader, thanks to mentors, counselors, friends and family and a supportive environment at UW–Madison. Read More
Outstanding Women of Color honored
The twelfth cohort of Outstanding Women of Color awardees were honored at a reception on March 5. The honorees show a wide range of achievement and skill. Read More
New Faculty Focus: James McMaster
"Partially, my work is an attempt to map a few paths toward a more equitable distribution of care for all life on this planet, and I think of this effort as very much in line with the Wisconsin Idea." Read More
‘Voterpalooza’ to prepare for presidential primary
The Associated Students of Madison’s “Voterpalooza” will offer students help registering to vote from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 6, at booths at Union South, Library Mall, and East Campus Mall. The presidential primary is April 7. Read More
UW Arboretum begins final upgrades to stormwater management infrastructure
The final and most visible project will begin in early March at the edge of the Curtis Prairie, the oldest restored prairie in the world. A stormwater retention pond will be rehabilitated, a broken flume will be rebuilt, and invasive species will be removed and replaced with native plants. Read More
Ackerman to lead UW–Madison’s research and graduate education
Ackerman will oversee a portfolio comprising $1.2 billion in annual research expenditures, manage research policy and compliance, and lead graduate education through the Graduate School. Read More
2020 Census: Most UW–Madison students will be counted in Madison
When responding to the 2020 Census, UW–Madison students should be counted where they live and sleep most of the time as of April 1, 2020. Read More