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UW Tech Exploration Lab student projects highlight innovation, emerging technologies
Bold ideas, creative problem solving and community impact were at the heart of 24 student projects launched this past semester at the Tech Exploration Lab. Read More
The real costs of research funding cuts
UW–Madison could lose tens of millions of dollars in annual research support due to a proposed change in federal funding. But what’s really at stake? The university’s ability to advance life-saving research and innovation. Read More
Two UW–Madison students awarded prestigious national Udall Scholarships
Two UW–Madison undergraduates have been awarded 2025 Udall Scholarships, a highly competitive national honor that identifies future leaders in environmental, Tribal public policy and health care fields. Read More
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Chancellor Mnookin: End-of-semester federal updates
In many ways, this feels like any other spring semester. Temperatures are warming, graduates are snapping photos on Bascom Hill and across campus, and there was a great celebration at Memorial Union on Friday to mark the return of the Terrace chairs. But, as you all well know, this is also a spring semester that requires us to navigate a substantial and unprecedented set of challenges and uncertainties. Read More
Mnookin, Isbell Jr., Cramer: Preserving UW–Madison’s mission amid financial uncertainty
As you are well aware, the last couple of months have been filled with rapidly changing federal directives that could drastically impact our financial situation. We understand the stress this is causing and have been working with leadership across the university to plan for a variety of possible scenarios and to focus on protecting our mission of excellence in research, teaching, and service. Read More
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Congratulations to Ilias Diakonikolas, recipient of @TheOfficialACM's 2024 Grace Murray Hopper Award.
Diakonikolas is the first faculty member from @UWMadison to win the award, one of the highest honors for young researchers in computing.
Read more:
https://www.cs.wisc.edu/2025/05/21/ilias-diakonikolas-wins-2024-acm-grace-hopper-award/
Multiple streets will be impacted on Saturday, May 24th and Sunday, May 25th for the annual Run Madtown race.
Read full #NewsRelease: https://www.cityofmadison.com/news/2025-05-22/lane-closures-for-run-madtown-races
Take some time on Memorial Day weekend learn about @UWMadison’s Missing in Action Recovery and Identification Project. Its mission is to recover missing U.S. military personnel and provide closure for their families.
As part of a “makeathon” at the Grainger Engineering Design Innovation Lab, @UWMadison volunteers created assistive mobility devices for toddlers. See how makeathons encourage collaboration across disciplines.
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Events calendar
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Arrange a unique seasonal market bouquet as large as your grip!9:00 am, Allen Centennial Garden
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