Category Society & Culture
Novelist James Patterson to give commencement keynote; John Felder will be alumni speaker
Author James Patterson will give the spring commencement keynote address; joining him on stage will be alumni speaker John Felder, an organizer of the Black Student Strike of 1969. Read More
New engineering professor outsmarted doubters, and Twitter loves it
Steffi Diem's viral tweet has been liked by nearly 50,000 people and retweeted more than 2,000 times, and hundreds are sharing their own stories of succeeding despite the doubts of others — and themselves. Read More
Sen. Tammy Baldwin wins ‘Champion of Science’ award with nomination from UW–Madison, Marquette
The award honors members of Congress whose actions and votes consistently reflect their commitment to fundamental science through funding investment for federal research agencies. Read More
UW–Madison shares support for the Hmong community
UW–Madison is expressing support and sharing resources for Hmong community members following news reports that the federal government has opened negotiations that would allow the U.S. to deport certain Hmong residents to Laos. Read More
Black History Month: For Mabel Watson Raimey, perseverance was the only option
Raimey is believed to have been the first African-American woman to graduate from UW–Madison. And that is just the beginning of her story. Read More
Get Social: Lady Liberty with dogs, flamingos and more
It's about as photogenic as it gets: Lady Liberty's head and arm on Lake Mendota, with an orange sunset setting the ice ablaze. In this week's Get Social, take a look at some of the best selfies and photos from what's become an annual tradition. Read More
New battleground poll to help bring swing states into focus for election 2020
The first polls, directed by the Elections Research Center at UW–Madison, will be conducted in Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania immediately after the New Hampshire primary. Read More
‘Afrofuturism’ comes to campus
More than 50 students kicked off Black History Month at an event called “An Afrofuturist Affair,” at the Pyle Center's Alumni Lounge at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Friday, Feb. 7. Read More
Mellon Foundation approves $2.8 million grant to UW–based humanities consortium
The Consortium of Humanities Centers and Institutes, a global network of over 250 humanities centers, institutes, research libraries and related organizations, will use the grant to expand and diversify, nationally and internationally. Read More
Mead Witter School of Music offers orchestral residency with The Knights
As part of the Hamel Music Center’s opening year celebrations, UW–Madison’s Mead Witter School of Music is welcoming the Brooklyn-based collective, whose dynamic and collaborative work seeks to “transform the orchestral experience.” Read More
Vote early on campus for the spring primary
UW students get registered to vote and cast early absentee ballots in the 2016 presidential election at the Student Activities Center. Read More
After busy fall, ‘Our Shared Future’ efforts to expand
Hundreds of people attended events last fall related to the “Our Shared Future” heritage marker, part of an effort to educate the campus on the Ho-Chunk Nation and the history it shares with UW–Madison. The spring semester will emphasize incorporating the message in the university’s teaching and learning. Read More
Scout’s Super Bowl story is a viral hit
A 7-year-old Golden Retriever named Scout and UW–Madison’s School of Veterinary Medicine are already stealing the show in the run-up to the Super Bowl. Scout’s story, in the form of a 30-second commercial for WeatherTech, has already received an overwhelming reaction since it was first released on Tuesday. Read More
‘Lucky Dog’ Scout and UW School of Veterinary Medicine star in WeatherTech Super Bowl commercial
As Super Bowl LIV airs Sunday, Feb. 2, Scout will appear alongside members of the school's faculty and staff who have been part of the 7-year-old golden retriever’s cancer treatment journey. Read More
Scout’s story: UW veterinary medicine featured in Super Bowl commercial
The story of the care "Lucky Dog" Scout is receiving from the UW School of Veterinary Medicine is told here by David MacNeil and the veterinary team. Video by UW–Madison. Read More
Ballroom balance
A UW physical therapy lecturer leads a class in “ballroom balance” for older adults worried about staying upright. They’re overcoming their fear of falling — and having fun in the process. Says one student who volunteers with the class: “What good is all this learning if we’re not actually going to apply it to the people in our community?” Read More
Policing pioneer, law school professor Herman Goldstein dies at 88
Goldstein is best known for his concept of problem-oriented policing, a framework for reform that has been adopted by police agencies everywhere from Madison, Wisconsin, to Scotland Yard. Read More
Longtime political scientist, scholar on African politics M. Crawford Young dies at 88
Young was a central figure in the creation of UW–Madison’s African Studies Program. His leadership and support helped the program thrive, and he remained active in it until his death. Read More
Astronaut Mae Jemison inspires a new generation of trailblazers
An appreciative, overflow crowd of more than 1,100 people showed up to hear the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Lecture. Read More
Blank’s Slate: Potential for collaboration statewide
Chancellor Rebecca Blank visited Eau Claire, Wausau, Stevens Point and Black River Falls this month, connecting with local leaders and alumni while touring major businesses and bringing a gift to the Ho-Chunk Nation. Read More