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Biomolecular chemistry professor awarded inaugural Hanns Kuttner Professorship
This professorship fund, named for Chancellor Emerita Rebecca Blank's husband, recognizes recently tenured faculty with stellar research and teaching records and a commitment to service. Read More
2 UW professors elected to National Academy of Sciences
Jo Handelsman and Shannon Stahl are among 120 scientists elected this year. Membership is a widely accepted mark of excellence in science and is considered one of the highest honors that a scientist can receive. Read More
Atmospheric rivers linked to melting Greenland ice sheet
New research from UW–Madison's Space Science and Engineering Center shows the melting effects of atmospheric rivers on the ice sheet, which contains enough water to raise sea levels by 7 meters, or 23 feet. Read More
Students who see science in the real world are more likely to stick with STEM majors
Students in STEM majors whose coursework included reflection on the relevance of basic science concepts in everyday life were more likely to stick with their science, technology, engineering and math majors. Read More
Public History Project releases final report, prepares for transition to campus center
The report includes both successes and challenges in the unprecedented effort to uncover and reckon with a fuller telling of the university's history. In July, the project's work and mission will carry on in the form of the Rebecca M. Blank Center for Campus History, housed within the Division for Teaching and Learning. Read More
COVID market disruptions were tougher on small firms spread up and down supply chain
Research from UW–Madison shows that vertical integration can expose small business to greater risk during times of economic upheaval. Read More
Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center at UW–Madison to open April 24
Bakke Center is the second building project of the Rec Well master plan and replaces the Natatorium, which was built in 1963. Read More
Governor, chancellor to break ground on new home for UW’s newest school
The University of Wisconsin–Madison will break ground Tuesday on a home for the university's fastest-growing major (data science), largest major (computer sciences) and newest major (information science). Read More
Three professors win coveted Guggenheim Fellowships
Three UW–Madison Faculty in the College of Letters & Science and the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences have won 2023 Guggenheim fellowships. Read More
UW–Madison to celebrate investiture of Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin with series of special events
On April 14, UW–Madison will formally welcome Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin as its 30th leader with an investiture ceremony, one of the oldest traditions in academia. The week of April 10-14 will include a variety of campus and community events celebrating the installation of our new chancellor and the service mission of Wisconsin's flagship university. Read More
UW researchers identify cell type that could be key to preventing marrow transplant complication
UW researchers at the Carbone Cancer Center have identified the cells that can cause graft-versus-host disease, the most common complication of bone marrow transplants. Read More
Media advisory: UW–Madison experts available on springtime
Spring is here – at least according to the calendar. Experts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison are available to discuss a variety of topics related to the season, which officially began March 20 and runs through June 20. Read More
Earlier algae blooms, lingering toxins: Invasive species cause big changes to a lake’s microbial community
Two invasive species are having an outsized impact on toxic algae blooms according to a recent study from UW–Madison, which shows that algal toxins stay in water longer thanks to the combined effects of invasive species on Lake Mendota's microbial community. Read More
For media: Bank failure experts available from UW–Madison
Experts from UW–Madison are available to discuss news about the Silicon Valley Bank failure and banking system destabilization in general. Read More
Sabrina Imbler to visit campus as spring science journalist in residence
Imbler will visit campus for a series of events, sharing their experience and approach as a science journalist covering 'the critter beat.' Read More
Wisconsin cave holds tantalizing clues to ancient climate changes, future shifts
A newly published study of a stalagmite found in Cave of the Mounds reveals previously undetected history of the local climate going back thousands of years. Read More
Tiny trout? Study finds that several freshwater species are bucking one climate change trend
Surprising results from a UW–Madison research study add a twist to climate change predictions for freshwater fish. Read More
Smooth sailing for electrons in graphene
Physicists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison directly measured, for the first time at nanometer resolution, the fluid-like flow of electrons in graphene. Read More
UW–Madison is a top producer of Fulbright scholars
UW–Madison produced eight Fulbright Scholars in the 2022-2023 academic year, tying the university for third place in national rankings. Read More
Legacy continues for dog whose cancer treatment at UW–Madison inspired millions
Thanks to fundraising inspired by Scout's story, UW has expanded its veterinary oncology practice with a cutting-edge radiation therapy. Read More