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Northeastern Wisconsin PFAS plume moves into Green Bay via groundwater
Researchers have "fingerprinted" PFAS chemicals in the waters of Green Bay, linking them to upstream to their likely source and downstream to farm fields.
UW–Madison increases research expenditures by $16 million, retains top 10 research institution ranking
UW–Madison remains the eighth-ranked research institution in the nation among public and private universities and saw an increase in research spending from 2020 to 2021.
UW–Madison, U.S. Army announce partnership on environmental issues
UW–Madison and the U.S. Army will launch a two-year pilot program to work collaboratively on training, consultation and resources for environmental-related issues.
Folds in pUG molecules turn off genes and could provide clues about human disease
A curlicue RNA molecule dubbed a pUG can silence gene expression in roundworms, according to new findings. Researchers are using what they've learned to study human pUGs and their role in our own gene expression.
UW researchers honored for inventions
UW professors Susan Hagness, Jo Handelsman and Justin Williams have been named fellows of the National Academy of inventors.
Nuclear engineering student crowned Miss America 2023
Nuclear engineering student and 2022 Miss Wisconsin Grace Stanke won the Miss America title on Dec. 15. She's using her platform to raise awareness of nuclear energy's benefits for a clean energy future.
Chancellor investiture to be held in April
Jennifer Mnookin, the 30th chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison will be formally installed in her role on April 14, 2023. Chancellor Jennifer L.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For media: UW–Madison Father’s Day experts available
Experts from UW–Madison are available to discuss topics related to Father’s Day.
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.
Chancellor Blank message about positive COVID-19 test
Chancellor Blank shares news of a positive COVID-19 test.
UW-Madison Ukraine experts available
Experts from UW–Madison are available to discuss the latest situation in Ukraine with the news media.
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.
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.