Category Society & Culture
Heather L. Reese named Wisconsin Public Media executive director
“As media continues to evolve at a rapid pace, I look forward to building on our strong legacy to adapt and enhance our services to meet the needs of our audiences well into the future," Reese says.
Title IX anniversary: groundbreaking, glass-breaking
More than 100 UW Athletics staff members attended a ceremony outside Camp Randall Stadium Thursday observing the 50th anniversary of Title IX and celebrating the landmark legislation's positive impact on women in collegiate sports.
Erin Silva named endowed chair in organic agriculture and outreach
The new chair, established through a $1 million endowment from Clif Bar & Company, was created to support the advancement of organic agriculture through dedicated research and outreach programs.
A Juneteenth celebration of science
Outreach teams from UW–Madison brought the "Kitchen Chemist," hands-on exploration stations, and a chance to chat with scientists to the Kujichagulia Center for Self-Determination Juneteenth celebration at Penn Park Saturday.
Baldwin Wisconsin Idea grants awarded
Eight projects and 10 seed projects show the range of how UW–Madison faculty, staff and students can collaborate with community members to co-create and share knowledge and solutions that will benefit and enrich the lives of the people of Wisconsin, the nation and the world.
Universe in the Park
Away from the glare of city lights, under dark skies in our state parks, UW–Madison's Astronomy Department presents "Universe in the Park" at locations throughout Wisconsin during the summer months.
Memorial Day: The Gold Star Honor Roll
On Memorial Day, one place on campus takes on special significance: the Gold Star Honor Roll at Memorial Union. The interactive exhibit recognizes fallen service men and women who are UW–Madison alumni.
New research shows no evidence of structural brain change with short-term mindfulness training
“We are still in the early stages of research on the effects of meditation training on the brain and there is much to be discovered,” says Center for Healthy Minds founder and director Richard Davidson.
Faculty receive WARF Named Professorships, Kellett Fellowships, and Romnes Awards
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
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
Now that the 2021-22 Partners in Giving campaign season came to a close on May 15, the University Coordinating…
Students — and campus — all dressed up for commencement
Late spring — when flowers emerge and another class prepares to graduate – is one of the most beautiful times on the UW–Madison campus.
Cronon returns for final words shared from the heart
William Cronon, who retired in 2020 as Frederick Jackson Turner and Vilas Research Professor of History, Geography, and Environmental Studies, returned to campus recently to deliver the keynote address at "Common Places: Keywords for a More Than Human World," a conference held in his honor by Cronon's former PhD students.
UW mourns an important mathematician and beloved mentor
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
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
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
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.
Meet Barni Shiferaw: Student speaker for spring commencement
“I’ve loved UW ever since I came to campus, and I’ve had an incredible experience here, so it will be fun to reflect on that and to hopefully inspire the other graduates.”
Beyond the artistry: Dawry Ruiz dives into creative culture and student life
“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
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.