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Faculty receive WARF Named Professorships, Kellett Fellowships, and Romnes Awards

May 19, 2022

Thirty-two members of the UW–Madison faculty have been awarded fellowships from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education, spanning the arts and humanities, physical sciences, social sciences and biological sciences.

2022 Chancellor’s Undergraduate Awards Ceremony honors 149 outstanding UW–Madison students

May 18, 2022

A total of 107 students received Wisconsin Hilldale Undergraduate/Faculty Research Fellowships, which support undergraduate research done in collaboration with a faculty or staff member.

A big ‘thank you’ from Partners in Giving

May 16, 2022

Now that the 2021-22 Partners in Giving campaign season came to a close on May 15, the University Coordinating…

UW mourns an important mathematician and beloved mentor

May 11, 2022

Georgia Benkart, emeritus professor of mathematics, died unexpectedly on April 29. “Each of her papers was a polished gem,” a colleague says of Benkart. Among many professional distinctions, she served as president of the Association for Women in Mathematics in 2009–11.

Employee Appreciation Ice Cream Social returns to campus 

May 10, 2022

The event serves as a gesture of thanks for employees’ hard work and dedication throughout the academic year. 

Hundreds gather for historic unveiling of the Divine Nine Garden Plaza

May 9, 2022

The Plaza is named in honor of the historically Black fraternities and sororities that make up NPHC, seven of which are active at UW–Madison.

Study finds 63% of teens have healthy relationship with digital technology

May 5, 2022

Researchers in the UW School of Medicine and Public Health say family rules on the amount of screen time teens are allowed are less effective in fostering good digital practices than focusing on the content of what they are viewing.

Beyond the artistry: Dawry Ruiz dives into creative culture and student life

May 3, 2022

“I wanted to tell the stories of people who can't tell their stories.” Ruiz said. “All those things were difficult to happen to me. But to write about that, I think was very necessary, and by the time I performed, I think I was ready.”

Barber, printmaker, professor finds humanity beyond race

May 3, 2022

Faisal Abdu’Allah is a professor of printmaking and a trained barber whose artworks explore race, culture and identity. His most recent work, on display at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, is a limestone statue of himself that he designed and was created using a robotic tool and the skills of a master carver.

Video: What APIDA heritage means, personally

May 3, 2022

Several embers of the UW–Madison community share their thoughts on the importance of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month.

Styled by Allegra: UW–Madison senior debuts fashion line for Pacsun

April 27, 2022

Since she stepped foot on UW–Madison’s campus in 2018, Allegra Abrams has been focused on using fashion as a means to advocate and uplift her community.

Turban tying 101

April 25, 2022

Members of the Sikh Student Association stepped up to teach the technique of tying turbans during a special Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month event on April 22, 2022.

Badger band lights up the Kohl Center

April 23, 2022

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the UW Varsity Band Spring Concert returned in style on Friday, April 22.

Shifting food choices reducing climate impact of American diet

April 22, 2022

Lower consumption of beef, dairy, chicken, pork, and eggs accounted for more than 75% of the observed diet-related carbon dioxide savings during the study period.