Category State & Global
Abbott visit marks UW–Madison’s ‘We Give Blood’ competition win
Abbott and the Big Ten Conference presented a $1 million award to support student well-being and participated in campus events with students, researchers and leaders.
How to study abroad … at the Olympics
UW–Madison students learning in Italy this semester lived out their dreams at the Winter Games.
How UW–Madison and industry are working together to shape Wisconsin’s AI future
As businesses explore how to apply AI effectively and responsibly, UW researchers, faculty and students are offering their knowledge in the emerging space.
Governor gets firsthand look at future of nuclear energy at UW–Madison
The visit follows a partnership announcement between the Public Service Commission and UW's Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics to study nuclear energy opportunities in the state.
Indigenous-led research examines the health of restored manoomin in northern Wisconsin
Wild rice beds are returning to the St. Louis River Estuary thanks to restoration efforts. Ojibwe partners and UW researchers are now looking to determine whether contaminants affect the health of restored manoomin — and those who eat it.
Ready for takeoff: UW Board of Regents approve new aerospace engineering major
The new major will launch at the start of the fall 2026 semester. It will be first ABET-accredited aerospace engineering degree in Wisconsin.
UW Sea Grant tracks PFAS and other contaminants in bald eagles
Supported by federal funding, the Great Lakes Eagle Health Project investigates how pollutants are affecting the animal’s health — and the environment at large.
Full circle: UW–Madison alum works with grad students as local government professional
Five years after completing a master’s degree in urban and regional planning, Alex Allon is now helping to build the pipeline of future public servants.
The Badger starter pack
From chamber music to the chemistry lab, these five UW intro courses see the highest enrollment — and set students up for long-term success.
Carnegie Foundation recognizes UW–Madison’s commitment to community engagement and public service
Guided by the Wisconsin Idea, the university has continually earned the distinct classification for outreach since it first applied in 2018.
Still/Moving
UW–Madison’s capsule of 2025 in striking images.
UW’s Puerto Rican Studies Hub explores the archipelago’s culture and history from a new point of view
The first-of-its-kind center in the Midwest aims to put ‘UW–Madison at the forefront’ of an academic field with growing reach.
A year of resilience and discovery
Despite uncertainty over federal funding, the university’s scientific community continued to advance knowledge and improve lives. Find out how from our favorite UW research stories of 2025.
‘Engage in civil discourse and collaborative process’
Raj Vinnakota, president of the Institute for Citizens & Scholars, offers advice on how UW can lead the way in fostering civic dialogue.
Viruses found in carbon-storing wetlands play an active role in shaping ecosystem health
The viruses could also help determine if a wetland has been damaged or if restoration efforts are working.
UW Board of Regents approves UW–Madison proposal to create College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence
The new college will build upon the university’s strengths in computer, data, library and information sciences and statistics.
Snowfall creates a campus wonderland
While the snow tangled traffic and slowed pedestrians, it did bring a measure of wintertime holiday cheer to campus.
Congressional staff see UW–Madison research, federal investments up close
Congressional staff visited campus to see firsthand how national investments fuel discovery, improve lives, and strengthen Wisconsin’s economy.
Remembering Linda D. Scott
Scott, the eighth dean of the UW–Madison School of Nursing, was a nationally recognized leader in nursing education, research and policy. She passed away on November 17, 2025, at the age of 69.
The barred owl’s westward migration threatens other species and a whole ecosystem, UW researchers find
A new study shows that the invasive predator feeds on 29 species given special conservation status by federal and state governments.