Category State & Global
Half a million Badgers and counting
UW–Madison has reached the milestone of 500,000 living alumni. See how they’re spreading the Wisconsin Idea around the state, country and world.
Scrolling for answers
Hundreds of Wisconsin teens are helping UW researchers study the effects of social media. The findings could be transformative.
Growing the future
UW–Madison’s research stations help Wisconsin farmers stay on agriculture’s leading edge.
UW rises to 36th overall, 12th among publics in U.S. News rankings
UW–Madison’s undergraduate nursing program ranked eighth overall and fifth among publics, and the university’s undergraduate programs also received top 20 rankings in engineering, computer sciences, business, economics and psychology.
A Decade of Discovery: ORCHARDS Concludes After Ten Years of Groundbreaking Research
After 10 years, the Oregon Child Absenteeism Due to Respiratory Disease Study has concluded. UW researchers involved with the study reflect on its impact as one of the most comprehensive and long-running community-based studies of respiratory illness in school-aged children in the US.
Bucky’s Tuition Promise boosts retention rate for lower-income students, long-term study finds
UW–Madison’s flagship financial aid program increases second-year retention by several percentage points.
‘Almost magical’: Wisconsin Youth Leadership Forum empowers young people with disabilities
The School of Education’s six-day residency program instills leadership, self-advocacy and career awareness.
Badger football returns under the lights, in the best college football town in America
Staying up late for the season opener, UW fans celebrated their team shutting out the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks 17-0.
‘We are here’: New ad highlights national reach of Big Ten universities
A new TV ad by the Big Ten Conference celebrates the collective and collaborative impact of its members schools, including UW–Madison.
Finding their spark
Moving into a new learning community, these students are ready for a full-scale immersion in the Wisconsin Idea.
Catalysts of change: How CDIS partnerships are shaping what’s next
From building bridges with elementary schools to enabling scientific breakthroughs through statistical and computing expertise, CDIS is forging powerful partnerships that are transforming how work is done across campus and Wisconsin.
Bridging the Gap
The UW School of Nursing’s Center for Aging Research and Education (CARE) provides essential support to the growing population of older adults in Wisconsin by educating the next generation of caregivers and engaging with communities to support healthy aging in place.
Elizabeth Hill named UW–Madison’s director of federal relations for research
In this recently updated role, Hill will serve as a key advocate for UW–Madison’s federally funded research enterprise, working to ensure continued investment in the university’s efforts to improve lives in Wisconsin and beyond.
What is ‘up north‘ Wisconsin?
Up North, Wisconsin. It’s home for some and a getaway for others. But for all, it's shaped by the relationships they foster with the land and the waters and with the people who have lived there for 10 or 10,000 years. Our L&S community provides a few answers this question based on their expertise.
Wisconsin communities reach goals through UniverCity Alliance partnerships
For 10 years, UniverCity Alliance has harnessed the range of resources at the UW–Madison to support local governments across the state in jumpstarting their community’s goals and priorities. These real-world experiences enrich student learning while creating tangible benefits for Wisconsin.
The Sky’s the Limit: Autistic youth explore science on their terms at STEM camp
Only three summer camps in the country give neurodivergent youth free access to science summer camps with programming tailored to their learning needs, and they’re all in Wisconsin. Due to cuts in funding from the National Science Foundation, this will likely be the last summer for the camps.
South Madison Partnership celebrates 10 years of connecting university, community
The UW South Madison Partnership (UWSMP) celebrated 10 years of community-university collaboration during this year's annual Unity Picnic on the south side of Madison.
UW–Madison medical training program improves health care for rural communities
UW–Madison and its partners are tackling the pressing problem of rural health care access by bringing medical students out of the city and into rural hospitals and clinics around the state.
We like to move it!
Summer is the perfect time to get out and get moving on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. In July, everywhere you looked you could see people cycling, kayaking, sailing and playing basketball and volleyball under the summer sun.
UW named a ‘Best Value College’
Princeton Review gave UW–Madison a “Return on Investment” rating of 91/99, based on alumni surveys covering starting and mid-career salaries and career social impact, as well as academic rating, financial aid rating and college costs.