Category Society & Culture
Two faculty receive summer humanities research support from the NEH
Summer Stipends support continuous full-time work on a humanities project for a period of two consecutive months. The stipends support individuals pursuing advanced research that is of value to humanities scholars, general audiences or both. Read More
Study shows undocumented immigration doesn’t increase violent crime
The impact of undocumented immigration — especially on public safety — remains a contentious topic of discussion in the United States, but "the conversations are occurring in a vacuum of data,” says researcher Michael Light. Read More
In ‘Origins,’ UW–Madison and South African scientists tackle mysteries of our shared beginnings
The quest to understand our beginnings — of our universe, of life on Earth, of our species — inspires people all over the world. At UW–Madison, researchers have forged partnerships with colleagues in South Africa and are uncovering answers and opening new scientific frontiers. Read More
Chancellor Blank responds to report on student organizations that took name of KKK in 1920s
This report does not make for comfortable reading, nor should it," Blank writes. "It makes clear that the history our campus needs to confront is not merely that of these two groups or a particular set of individuals, but 'a pervasive culture of racial and religious bigotry.'” Read More
Earlise Ward named new director of Morgridge Center for Public Service
The Morgridge Center connects students, staff and faculty to local and global communities to build partnerships and address critical issues through service and learning. Read More
UW-Madison #throwback meme discovery made
Was the first meme ever first published in a 1921 humor magazine at UW–Madison? We think so. Read More
UW–Madison alum wins $90,000 scholarship for immigrants with outstanding potential
An immigrant from China at age 5, Jiang found himself alone and homeless as an adolescent. Public education and the support of friends and teachers saved him. Read More
Book about Great Lakes chosen for Go Big Read
“The Death and Life of the Great Lakes” tells the epic story of the lakes with an examination of the perils they face and the ways we can restore and preserve them for generations to come. Read More
UW student with political ambitions receives prestigious Truman Scholarship
UW-Madison senior Jordan Madden will be able to build upon his mission of helping others as the recipient of a 2018 Truman Scholarship. Read More
How talking more can make you better at listening — to foreign languages
The typical foreign language class spends much of its time listening to fluent speakers, but new UW research shows that the students should spend more time talking. Read More
Top returning adult students honored for perseverance, success
For some returning adult students, graduating from the University of Wisconsin–Madison is nothing short of a miracle. We honor two of them. Read More
UW Varsity Band Concert celebrates Camp Randall centennial
The annual UW Varsity Band Concert at the Kohl Center April 19-21 will be a mammoth spectacle with pyrotechnics, aerial stunts and multimedia displays. Read More
Ladson-Billings to receive Distinguished Contributions to Research in Education Award
The prestigious honor recognizes “meritorious contributions to education research” and is intended to “publicize, motivate, encourage and suggest models of education research at its best.” Read More
Three years in, UW South Madison Partnership shows strong growth
It is both a physical space and a broader philosophy, one rooted in building relationships — connecting UW–Madison with an area whose residents historically have had less access to the university. Read More
Through ‘radical’ project, students are turning unwanted jewelry into pieces to be cherished anew
“Radical Jewelry Makeover: Wisconsin" draws attention to talented student designers while raising awareness about ethical metal sourcing. Read More
Stars of Comedy Central’s ‘Workaholics’ come to Madison to pet badgers, promote new movie
The comedy trio of Adam Devine, Blake Anderson and Anders Holm headed to campus last week not only to visit Holm’s plaque in Alumni Park, but also to introduce their new movie “Game Over, Man!” at a special screening. Read More
Police chief highlights University Staff’s celebration of International Women’s Day
They celebrated the efforts and accomplishments of women by taking a break and engaging in conversation about how far women have come and how far they have yet to go. Read More
More homes built near wild lands leading to greater wildfire risk
New research out of the University of Wisconsin–Madison shows that a flurry of homebuilding near wild areas since 1990 has greatly increased the number of homes at risk from wildfires while increasing the costs associated with fighting those fires in increasingly dense developments. Read More
Kids with easy access to firearms are more likely to be depressed
Easy access to a gun at home is bad for a child’s mental health, particularly for girls, according to a new examination of a study of American schoolchildren from the 1990s. Read More
New ed-tech platform recognizes professors’ contributions to higher education
A social work professor has created "Prof2Prof," where academics can store and share work such as curricula, quizzes, assignment sheets and studies. Read More