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Five years in, Bucky’s Tuition Promise is building a legacy of affordability across Wisconsin
The program covers full tuition for Wisconsin students whose household adjusted gross income is $60,000 or less through scholarships and grants. Read More
UW-Madison information on Play Circle Theater naming issue
UW-Madison acknowledges the prolific acting career and civil rights record of alumnus Fredric March, but also notes the present-day effect of his and… Read More
Statement of Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin on Big Ten media rights
New Big Ten media rights agreements will allow UW–Madison’s Athletic Department to continue to support its student-athletes to ensure their success both on the field and off. Read More
Chancellor Mnookin’s first day message to campus
Chancellor Mnookin shared email and video greetings with campus on her first day. She says her focus will be on listening and learning in order to understand UW's opportunities and challenges. Read More
UW-Madison reacts to Blank health update
UW-Madison reacts to the news that Chancellor Emeritus Becky Blank has been diagnosed with cancer and will not assume the presidency of Northwestern University, as she had planned. Read More
Chancellor statement on Big Ten Conference expansion
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is pleased to support the planned expansion of the Big Ten Conference and the inclusion of the USC and UCLA, according to Interim Chancellor Karl Scholz. Read More
Statement on proposed Title IX rule changes on its 50th anniversary
Interim Chancellor John Karl Scholz released the following statement on June 23, 2022: Sex discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual violence have no place at UW–Madison. Read More
For media: UW–Madison Father’s Day experts available
Experts from UW–Madison are available to discuss topics related to Father’s Day. Read More
UW–Madison spring experts available to media
Experts from UW–Madison are available to media to discuss topics related to the return to warmer weather, from lawns to hurricanes to grilling. Read More
Chancellor Blank message about positive COVID-19 test
Chancellor Blank shares news of a positive COVID-19 test. Read More
UW-Madison Ukraine experts available
Experts from UW–Madison are available to discuss the latest situation in Ukraine with the news media. Read More
UW-Madison Ukraine experts available
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared a state of emergency after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered military operations, hitting cities and bases with airstrikes and shelling. Read More
UW astronomer tracks galaxies’ “growth spurts” using the new James Webb Space Telescope
Using powerful telescopes and spectroscopy, Michael Maseda studies images of hundreds of galaxies, trying to answer some of the thorniest questions about how they began. Read More
2021 UW–Madison winter commencement takes place on Sunday
This will mark a return to an in-person ceremony at the Kohl Center following a virtual ceremony in winter 2020 due to the pandemic. A virtual livestream will be offered too. Read More
Media advisory: UW–Madison experts address back-to-school topics
It’s the start of another school year with things still feeling far from normal. Experts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison are ready with tips and expertise to help us navigate. Read More
Media Advisory: A summer of extreme weather
From catastrophic floods in Germany to an early fire season and drought in the Western U.S., extreme weather reports have been relatively common this summer. Experts from UW–Madison can speak on a wide range of subjects relating to the topic. Read More
Let the games begin: UW–Madison experts ready to talk Olympics
After being delayed a year by the pandemic, the world’s best athletes, including many with ties to UW–Madison, will compete in the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games July 23 through Aug. 8. Read More
UW-Madison ‘COVID crisis: Looking forward’ experts, new website
What’s next in the COVID-19 crisis? University of Wisconsin–Madison experts are available to discuss forward-looking research, tips, and the latest trends related to the pandemic as we enter a summer of change. Read More
Chancellor Rebecca Blank statement on UW System budget
Acting on Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed 2021-23 biennial budget, the legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance today advanced its version of the University of Wisconsin System operating budget. Read More
Tour of L&S, engineering facilities highlights need for new buildings
“The two projects that are in the budget for this year are cornerstones for growth and success at UW–Madison,” Chancellor Rebecca Blank said. Read More