Category Society & Culture
A bird’s-eye view of the world
Presented by UW's McPherson Eye Research Institute, Vision at the Arboretum offered a glimpse in to the world of avian eyesight.
A movie set right on campus
Professor Aaron Greer turns to the UW–Madison community to help bring the feature film ‘Morning Moon’ to life.
Tasty, cheap and eco-friendly, Goodie Bag is growing at an app-ealing rate
With help from a Badger alum, a fast-growing app is helping people access surplus food at a steep discount.
Testing the waters: Conservation students learn by doing
UW graduate students dip their toes into ecology management as part of the Nelson Institute’s professional program course.
What it feels like to …
Step into the shoes of UW–Madison alumni who’ve had extraordinary experiences — the kind that change lives, test limits, attract a national spotlight and even shape history.
The upside of online relationships
UW–Madison professor Catalina Toma reveals the unexpected benefits of social media and dating apps.
Don’t click on that link!
From spam to phishing, scams are getting smarter, but two UW–Madison professors have tips for protecting yourself online.
When should schools ban cellphones?
UW–Madison students from the La Follette School of Public Affairs developed research-based recommendations to help a K-12 district implement new policies.
Interwoven
How Indigenous knowledge and science can work together to communicate about climate.
The two Owens
The death of a six-year-old inspired a UW–Madison researcher to investigate a rare brain cancer.
State Street, that great street
Take a stroll down the iconic corridor, where old favorites meet new trends. Though constantly evolving, State Street remains a vibrant crossroad between the city and the UW–Madison campus.
UW–Madison designates 2026 as the ‘Year of AI Readiness and Competency’
The effort, which supports a number of campus priorities, will focus on a people-centered approach to guide thoughtful use of artificial intelligence on campus.
Tracing life’s hidden histories
Professor Claudia Solís-Lemus’ lab brings unique statistical rigor to far-reaching biological questions, from the origin of life to the diversity we see today.
UW’s Public Tech Media Lab helps bridge the gap between AI and journalism
Led by journalism professor Tomás Dodds, the new lab has partnered with local newsrooms to help them develop AI guidelines and systems that adhere to core reporting values and standards.
‘Being part of something bigger than you’ with Badger Volunteers
UW–Madison students head into the local community to find purpose and make a difference.
A UW professor’s book tells the overlooked tale of a queer Black man who risked his life during WWII for love
Ethelene Whitmire’s ‘The Remarkable Life of Reed Peggram,’ who survived and escaped a Nazi concentration camp with his lover, has received national recognition since its release.
‘Custodians of Wonder’ is 2026-27 Go Big Read choice
Journalist Eliot Stein explores how some of the world’s rarest and oldest traditions help cultivate a shared identity and keep the past alive.
The UW Marching Band’s grand finale
Celebrating its 50th year, the Varsity Band Spring Concert marks the end of a season and puts on a memorable show.
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.