Category Society & Culture
Wisconsin Exchange event explores essential role of journalism in advancing civil discourse
On March 5, veteran media executive Andy Lack visited the Pyle Center for a campus conversation on how the industry can strengthen democratic dialogue.
Abbott visit marks UW–Madison’s ‘We Give Blood’ competition win
Abbott and the Big Ten Conference presented a $1 million award to support student well-being and participated in campus events with students, researchers and leaders.
How to study abroad … at the Olympics
UW–Madison students learning in Italy this semester lived out their dreams at the Winter Games.
Research shows social media advertising suppresses voting in targeted communities
A new study is the first to quantify the effect of this kind of microtargeting on voter turnout.
DNA analysis provides insight into Mongol Empire’s genetics and integration with local cultures
Are one in 200 men really related to Genghis Khan? Maybe not, according to a new study from researchers at UW–Madison.
Keeping watch in the galleries
A job at the Chazen Museum of Art is reshaping one UW–Madison junior’s relationship with art in unexpected ways.
UW ranked No. 2 public university in the U.S. by Time magazine
The university placed 20th overall in the World’s Top Universities of 2026 analysis.
Badgers in the 2026 Winter Olympics
Follow along as 12 current and former UW women’s hockey players compete for gold in Italy.
Dancing for (over) a century
The Dance Department is preparing to celebrate the centennial of UW–Madison's (and the nation's) first dance major. Look back at some of the milestones that have shaped the program.
The Badger starter pack
From chamber music to the chemistry lab, these five UW intro courses see the highest enrollment — and set students up for long-term success.
Carnegie Foundation recognizes UW–Madison’s commitment to community engagement and public service
Guided by the Wisconsin Idea, the university has continually earned the distinct classification for outreach since it first applied in 2018.
How to win a Nobel Prize
Meet the UW–Madison faculty and alumni whose discoveries changed the world.
Hygge for happiness
Hygge is a Danish concept that implies warmth, simplicity, and comfort. Associate professor Claus Elholm Andersen explains the concept.
How music makes us human
In the age of artificial intelligence, UW–Madison's Mead Witter School of Music director Dan Cavanagh passionately defends individual creativity.
The gift of gratitude
UW research scientist and meditation teacher Cortland Dahl explains what's so great about gratitude, no matter the time of year.
Badger volleyball battles to the bitter end in a five-set thriller at the national semifinals
Wisconsin fans took over downtown Kansas City and saw their team nearly pull off an upset of No. 1 seed Kentucky.
Still/Moving
UW–Madison’s capsule of 2025 in striking images.
UW’s Puerto Rican Studies Hub explores the archipelago’s culture and history from a new point of view
The first-of-its-kind center in the Midwest aims to put ‘UW–Madison at the forefront’ of an academic field with growing reach.
A year of resilience and discovery
Despite uncertainty over federal funding, the university’s scientific community continued to advance knowledge and improve lives. Find out how from our favorite UW research stories of 2025.
‘Engage in civil discourse and collaborative process’
Raj Vinnakota, president of the Institute for Citizens & Scholars, offers advice on how UW can lead the way in fostering civic dialogue.