Category State & Global
Hope for the critically endangered northern muriqui monkey
A new grant is providing $1 million over five years to go directly toward the conservation of Brazil’s peaceful primate population, and UW–Madison researcher Karen Strier will be leading the effort.
UW–Madison ranked No. 11 for ‘best value’ among public schools
Princeton Review also places the university at No. 5 for financial aid and among top 20 for career placement, alumni networks and service impact.
Quantum, fusion and AI stand out during DOE leader’s campus visit
The Department of Energy’s Darío Gil took part in a daylong visit that emphasized UW–Madison’s strengths across a number of research areas, as well as key public-private partnerships that advanced the Wisconsin Idea.
National biotechnology commission visits UW–Madison to explore research and innovation
From advances in agricultural science and sustainable bioenergy to medical breakthroughs to new automated technologies, UW–Madison is shaping the future of biotechnology.
Neutrinos, Bucky and a brass section
Thousands honored UW–Madison physics professor Francis Halzen, the university's newest Nobel laureate, at Memorial Union on Oct. 23.
Scenes from a science festival
Since its launch in 2011, the Wisconsin Science Festival continues to spark curiosity in residents of all ages.
From UW–Madison to the World Series
Alumni contribute to the Milwaukee Brewers’ pennant-winning season.
A work party for a Nobel Prize
After returning to campus, Francis Halzen celebrated the Nobel Prize achievement with his UW–Madison colleagues.
‘There is no other scientist quite like Francis Halzen’
Leaders across the state, country and world pay tribute to the UW–Madison professor and winner of the 2026 Nobel Prize in physics.
UW–Madison’s METAL bootcamp inspires interest in metalworking for fun — and a stronger national future
The four-day training sessions introduce participants to metalworking through online and in-person training.
Meet UW–Madison’s Nobel Prize winners
Francis Halzen, winner of the 2026 Nobel Prize in physics, joins a community of Badgers who’ve changed the world.
University of Wisconsin–Madison Professor Francis Halzen named 2026 Nobel laureate in physics
Halzen is the principal investigator of the NSF IceCube Neutrino Observatory, the world’s largest telescope.
A statewide digital history hub, built by graduate students
UW-Madison iSchool students are working with Recollection Wisconsin to digitize local histories across the state.
Remembering 9/11, 25 years later
A look back at how the UW–Madison community came together amid tragedy.
$27M WARF investment fuels UW–Madison’s next frontiers in research
The gift aims to accelerate four high-impact research initiatives at the university: quantum technologies, brain health, fusion energy and national security.
UW–Madison and Green Bay-area partners build flood resilience along the East River
With coordinating support from UW’s Wisconsin Sea Grant, the East River Collaborative brings together The Nature Conservancy, NEW Water and local governments to build a more resilient East River watershed.
Global radiology partnerships provide critical medical support and shared learning
From Peru to Malaysia, radiology experts and programs from UW–Madison are helping under-resourced communities around the world. For the clinicians involved, the impact is mutual.
PharmTox program delivers exceptional outcomes
Whether they pursue pharmacy, medicine, research or industry, UW–Madison PharmTox graduates are prepared to succeed.
Testing the waters: Conservation students learn by doing
UW graduate students dip their toes into ecology management as part of the Nelson Institute’s professional program course.
Study reveals massive quantities of undeclared uranium are exported from Democratic Republic of the Congo
Researchers from UW–Madison and Princeton University note the blind spot in nuclear accounting has global nuclear security implications.