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Taking survey can help thwart COVID-19, spread Wisconsin Idea
Based on your responses, a UW–Madison team will design a social media campaign to successfully encourage healthy behavior.
Advisory: James Watrous mural to be moved into Chazen
A monumental James Watrous mural moves into its new home at the Chazen Museum of Art this week. “Printing is the Inseparable Companion of Achievement” will enter the Elvehjem building via a removable window at the north entrance.
ABC News Veteran John Quiñones to keynote 2019 UW–Madison Diversity Forum
The seven-time Emmy award-winning news correspondent and best-selling book author will share how he came from a foundation in poverty with a real understanding of the challenges of immigration and integration.
UW-Madison statement on CMU nickname
UW-Madison only schedules competitions with schools that are not on the NCAA’s list of colleges and universities subject to the restrictions on the…
Statement on Friday climate change protest
Updated 9:50 a.m. UW–Madison responded to a Friday morning climate change protest at the corner of Park Street and University Avenue in which two protesters…
School’s in: UW–Madison experts can offer tips for the school year
As a new school year starts, experts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison are ready with tips and expertise on a variety of subjects.
UW-Madison ranked highly by Washington Monthly
UW–Madison ranked 23rd overall, as well as fifth in research expenditures and third in the number of science and engineering PhDs awarded.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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,
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.