Category Society & Culture
An up-close look at climate coverage
Great Lakes Climate Solutions reporter Isabelle “Izzy” Ross visited journalism classes, met with experts in clean energy and learned about Madison’s (and arguably the world’s) most studied lake, Lake Mendota. Read More
For these siblings, UW’s new tribal initiative is a financial boost, hopeful sign
UW–Madison’s new Wisconsin Tribal Educational Promise Program offers financial support to cover the full cost of pursuing an undergraduate degree for Wisconsin residents who are enrolled members of federally recognized Wisconsin Indian tribes. Read More
In helping students find housing, ‘Mama Erin’ brings the TLC and hard-won street smarts
Erin Warner reviews budgets and housing options with students, looking for ways to help them save on rent. She encourages them to differentiate between wants and needs, throwing some hard truths their way. Read More
Kindred spirits: Senior class president, vice president bonded over similar experiences
Duties of the Senior Class Office include helping to plan winter and spring commencement ceremonies, selecting the class gift, organizing senior-inspired events, and advocating for the entire class. Read More
Monica Neugebauer awarded 2024 Packard Fellowship
Neugebauer, who joined UW–Madison’s Biochemistry Department in 2023, discovers and engineers novel enzymes with functions beyond what is commonly found in nature. Read More
UW–Madison case study investigates gap in quality of life for Hmong nursing home residents
Mai See Thao believes it’s essential to factor in refugees’ past experiences as they age in care facilities, to avoid reproducing feelings of isolation, abandonment and uncertainty. Read More
From cattle farmer to college freshman: Bucky’s Pell Pathway eases the way
Emma Mason is one of about 1,150 new freshmen and transfer students this fall benefiting from Bucky’s Pell Pathway, now in its second year. Read More
UW–Madison unveils strategic vision to boost entrepreneurship
The comprehensive plan outlined in the study aims to create a thriving entrepreneurial environment, leveraging the university's existing strengths and capabilities along with its ongoing commitment to fostering entrepreneurship across campus. Read More
Maraniss shares insights with journalism class
Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post journalist and bestselling author David Maraniss answered questions from students and shared insights from his career during a Feature Storytelling class at College Library on Wednesday. Read More
UW–Madison ranked 39th in nation by U.S. News
UW undergraduate programs received top 20 rankings in engineering, computer science, business, and economics, as well as in many subspecialties. The Wisconsin School of Business’s undergraduate real estate program was ranked first nationwide. Read More
UW’s 5 hottest certificates: Students seek skills with real-world value
Overall, more students are getting certificates, with 4,210 undergraduate certificates awarded in 2022-23, compared with 1,544 a decade earlier. Read More
Burning and Learning
UW–Madison instructors, land care managers and students, along with the help of volunteers and farmers, are returning fire to landscapes on and off campus to restore the beauty of native tall grass prairies and oak savannas. Read More
UW–Madison nationally recognized for greatest overall turnout in 2022 Big Ten Voting Challenge
In addition to winning greatest overall turnout in the 2022 Big Ten Voting Challenge, UW–Madison was recognized for having the highest student voter registration and voter turnout among four-year colleges in Wisconsin and certified it as a platinum campus for its level of student voter engagement in the 2022 midterm elections. Read More
Author, Washington Post journalist David Maraniss to visit UW–Madison as fall Journalist in Residence
During his residency, Maraniss will connect with faculty and staff, conduct classroom visits and meet with students of history, journalism and African American studies, among other disciplines, to share experiences from his career as a chronicler of America. Read More
Washington Monthly ranks UW as No. 1 national public university
The rankings are based on a school’s contribution to the public good in three categories: social mobility, research, and providing opportunities for public service. Read More
Convocation 2024 welcomes a whole new batch of students to the Badger Universe
For thousands of freshmen and transfer students, New Student Convocation at the Kohl Center Tuesday served as their formal welcome to the Badger Universe and the start of their academic careers. Read More
With marching band spirit and classic Wisconsin scenery, UW–Madison’s new TV spot highlights a far-reaching impact on the state
UW–Madison’s new 30-second TV spot, “Band Together,” highlights the university’s deep-rooted, far-reaching impact on the state, represented by UW Marching Band ambassadors performing “On, Wisconsin!” in a surprising range of real-world settings. Read More
Transgender students more likely than cisgender peers to seek support from school staff, UW–Madison and NYU study finds
Mollie McQuillan, assistant professor of educational leadership and policy analysis at UW–Madison and lead author of the study, says the findings show the urgent need for adequate training for school staff on how to best support transgender youth. Read More
Even as COVID raged, spikes in homicide were a significant drag on life expectancy for Black men
While the COVID-19 pandemic quickly reversed decades of progress in closing the gap between life expectancies for Black and white people in the United… Read More
UW–Madison celebrates selection of 11 Fulbright U.S. Scholars for 2024–2025
These distinguished scholars will teach and conduct research in collaboration with institutions abroad, representing a wide spectrum of disciplines including astronomy, biology, communication sciences and disorders, engineering, English, kinesiology, law, medicine and political science. Read More