A warm Madison welcome for new faculty
New UW–Madison faculty members and their families met new colleagues, were welcomed by leadership, and enjoyed brats and burgers at the annual new faculty picnic hosted by Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin on the grounds of Olin House Wednesday. Read More
UW updates policy on expressive activity, expands educational and community resources
This work is part of a broader effort to educate the campus community on all aspects of free expression, provide transparency and expand civil discourse programming. Read More
They love their small-town roots: These UW–Madison undergrads advise other rural students on higher ed
Rural peer advisers are current college students who fan out to rural schools and communities to answer questions, provide information, and share first-person insights with students, parents and high school counselors. Read More
Junior Zoe Kukla awarded national Voyager Scholarship to pursue research on early literacy
For her immersive summer learning opportunity, Kukla is planning to work with an established nonprofit literacy organization in New York City to conduct research in New York City public schools. Read More
LaVar J. Charleston named vice chancellor for inclusive excellence
As part of his duties, Charleston will assume leadership responsibility for inclusive excellence, which recognizes the many ways that facets of identity and background can influence student, faculty, and staff success and sense of belonging. Read More
Returning students eager for new school year
“When I’m away from Madison in the summer, I miss my friends the most,” says sophomore Lauren Gelb, who returned to California for the break. “With friends all over the country, I miss the consistency of seeing everyone each day.” Read More
New analysis of Madison housing market will inform policy decisions, help students understand options
UW–Madison officials say they’ll use the study’s key findings to guide future policy decisions and better help students find the housing that best suits their needs and budgets. Read More
Transgender students more likely than cisgender peers to seek support from school staff, UW–Madison and NYU study finds
Mollie McQuillan, assistant professor of educational leadership and policy analysis at UW–Madison and lead author of the study, says the findings show the urgent need for adequate training for school staff on how to best support transgender youth. Read More
Regents approve ‘Up to the Middle’ budget request
The $855 million request over two years would allow the state’s public universities to shed their ranking of 43rd of 50 states in public funding and reach the national median. Read More
Statement by Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin on Universities of Wisconsin budget request
"The 2025-27 budget request passed by the Board of Regents is a critical step in ensuring that UW–Madison and the Universities of Wisconsin remain competitive." Read More
Media advisory: UW–Madison experts address back-to-school topics
Get your backpack ready. School is almost in session. Experts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison can discuss a variety of subjects… Read More
Even as COVID raged, spikes in homicide were a significant drag on life expectancy for Black men
While the COVID-19 pandemic quickly reversed decades of progress in closing the gap between life expectancies for Black and white people in the United… Read More
Sprucing up campus
Several University of Wisconsin–Madison workers spent late summer painting and repairing campus buildings and other facilities so they're at their best when students return for fall semester. Read More
Sustainable tips for a successful move-in
Coordinate carefully what you need to bring to campus to avoid waste, use reusable containers like suitcases or duffel bags and make sure to recycle cardboard and plastic. Read More
Trees stripped by invasive caterpillars muster defenses that can harm native insects
New research suggests that defoliation from an invasive species could impact a whole community of other organisms via increases in toxic plant defenses, possibly contributing to the worldwide decline of insects. Read More
Retreat of tropical glaciers foreshadows changing climate’s effect on global ice
This research points to a single likely conclusion: The world's tropical glaciers, more than 99% of which are located in the Andes, are the first to shrink beyond what's been seen in the recent geologic past. Read More
UW–Madison alum and theoretical physicist named WIPAC director
Dan Hooper, a Senior Scientist at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory and professor of astronomy and astrophysics at the University of Chicago, has been selected as the new director of the Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center Read More
Faculty receive WARF, Kellett, Romnes honors
Thirty-two University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty have been awarded fellowships from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research for 2024-25. The awardees span the four research divisions on campus: arts and humanities, physical sciences, social sciences and biological sciences. Read More
Search begins for vice provost for faculty and staff affairs
The position is a demanding administrative role requiring an individual who is action-oriented, diplomatic, and driven by a desire to collaboratively address challenges on our campus. Read More
Experiential learning unlocks students’, employers’ potential
Capstone courses and other real-world learning experiences help University of Wisconsin–Madison students — and partner companies — stand out from the pack Read More