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UW–Madison statement on Quintez Cephus reinstatement
After a review, sanctions for Quintez Cephus have been reduced and his expulsion lifted. Mr. Cephus has been reinstated as a UW–Madison student, effective immediately. Read More
Media Advisory: UW–Madison experts can address back-to-school topics
As parents, students and teachers prepare for the upcoming school year, these University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty members are ready to provide expertise on a variety of subjects. Read More
MEDIA ADVISORY: 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing
Fifty years ago, on July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first two human beings to land on the moon. UW–Madison offers several media opportunities in light of the anniversary. Read More
University statement on graduate student protest
This afternoon, university administrators invited graduate student leaders to Bascom Hall for a discussion about graduate student compensation and policies. At approximately 2:20 p.m., the… Read More
Campus open for instruction Monday, plan ahead for snow
Last updated: 6:45 p.m. Sunday UW–Madison plans to hold classes and operate normally Monday. Students, faculty and staff are asked to plan ahead for a… Read More
Media advisory: UW–Madison experts not scared to talk Halloween
Halloween is a time to share spooky stories while playing dress-up and eating candy. What’s not to like? (Except candy corn.) Experts from UW–Madison can talk on a variety of subjects including vampires, spiders, bats and pumpkins. Read More
Five things everyone should know about vampire bats
For one thing, vampire bats don't suck. Instead, they use their razor-sharp teeth to make an incision in the skin and then proceed to lap up the blood like a kitten. Read more from a doctoral student who wrote a master's thesis on the bats. Read More
Media Advisory: President’s Oak planting
A graft from the President's Oak will be planted on Oct. 10. It was the oldest tree on campus, estimated to be about 300 years old, until it was taken down in 2015. Read More
UW Athletics completes safety review
A review of Athletics' health and safety-related policies and procedures affirmed the success of most of the department's practices and offered recommendations for an even greater level of care. Read More
Media advisory: UW South Madison Partnership hosts community celebration
What: The UW South Madison Partnership will host its first-ever community celebration on Thursday, August 30 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The event honors the… Read More
UW-Madison experts can address back-to-school topics
As parents, students and teachers prepare for the upcoming school year, experts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison are ready to provide expertise on a variety of subjects. Read More
UW-Madison celebrates International Women’s Day March 3
The event highlights and reflects on the work of those who have been engaged in improving conditions for women locally, nationally and internationally, Read More
MEDIA ADVISORY: UW–Madison experts ready to talk Olympics
As millions prepare to watch the world’s best athletes compete in the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games Feb. 7 through Feb. 25, experts from UW–Madison can speak on a wide range of subjects relating to the competition. Read More
Social Workers Confronting Racial Injustice Conference to feature Symone Sanders
The UW–Madison School of Social Work will host its fourth-annual Social Workers Confronting Racial Injustice Conference on Friday, January 26, 2018. This conference is… Read More
Media availability with Wisconsin Agricultural Outlook Forum experts
A 30-minute media availability will be held before the start of the Wisconsin Agricultural Outlook Forum on Thursday, Jan. 25. The availability is set for 9:15 – 9:45 a.m. in the Traditions Room, located on the second floor of Union South. Read More
Wisconsin teachers converge on Madison in search of antibiotics
Instructors from eight UW System schools and more than a dozen other colleges and universities are taking a week out of their January break to… Read More
UW-Madison makes it easier to pursue a career in data science and analytics
A new website makes it easier for professionals to tap into UW–Madison graduate programs that prepare them for careers in the burgeoning field of data science and analytics. Read More
Media advisory: UW–Madison experts ready to offer a cornucopia of Thanksgiving tips
Experts from the UW–Madison can talk turkey, Black Friday and a variety of other Thanksgiving-related topics. Read More
UW-Madison to use new survey data to improve campus climate
UW–Madison officials shared results today from the university’s first ever campus-wide climate survey, pledging to use the findings to make the campus more welcoming to all students. Read More