Category Society & Culture
The Badgers are back
UW men’s hockey stuns North Dakota and advances to the NCAA championship game for the first time since 2010.
UW–Madison again named a ‘new Ivy’ by Forbes
The university was selected as one of the best in the country at "preparing and graduating the talent" that meets today's workforce needs.
UW–Madison ranked No. 1 producer of Peace Corps volunteers
Sixty-three Badgers served in 34 countries around the world from October 2024 to September 2025.
Turning social science into high-quality play at Madison Children’s Museum
UW psychologist Kristin Shutts helps inform interactive exhibits using the latest research in her field.
Practicing what we preach on viewpoint diversity
At the Pluralism in Practice Workshop, participants learned from leading experts and modeled ways to promote civil dialogue on campus.
Table talk with a multilingual twist
At UW’s Language Tables, students practice dozens of languages in a welcoming community outside of class.
5 things to know about rare earth elements
UW–Madison Professor Julie Klinger shares her expertise on a resource that is reshaping geopolitics.
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. 4 public university in the U.S. by Time magazine
The university placed 23rd 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.