Category State & Global
Novel ‘Transcendent Kingdom’ chosen as UW–Madison’s 2021-22 Go Big Read book
While recent GBR books have been nonfiction, this year’s selection uses a fictional story to explore the very real issues of race, immigration, science, faith and family. Read More
New condenser makes water from air, even in the hot sun
Unlike other radiative vapor condensers which can only operate at night, the new design works in direct sunlight and requires no energy input. Read More
Science Expeditions, Engineering Expo offer virtual events statewide April 9–11
Both open houses will provide greater access than ever to UW–Madison research labs, at-home experiments and live science demonstrations. Read More
Badger Talks video: Follow vaccine etiquette
Vaccines provide hope that the worst of the pandemic will soon be behind us, but they also can lead to some tricky conversations. In this week’s Badger Talks video, vaccine etiquette is discussed. Read More
COVID-19 multilingual site recognized
The site was highlighted by Voice of America’s Tibetan news as an example of how linguistic diversity and inclusion are recognized and honored by the university. Read More
U.S. News places UW–Madison graduate schools high in 2022 rankings
“Our graduate students are an integral part of our university,” Provost John Karl Scholz says. “These rankings are one example of the world-class education, research and outreach that happen here every day." Read More
Gloria Ladson-Billings discusses community-university partnerships and COVID-19 disparities in latest Community Chats
Community Chats is a monthly discussion series that explores the many ways members of the Madison community and UW–Madison are coming together to address pressing public issues. Read More
Broadway star, prominent psychologist to be speakers at commencement
Broadway star André De Shields will address bachelor’s degree candidates, while Dr. John Gottman, one of the most influential psychologists in the country, will address graduate degree candidates. Read More
Associated Press palm oil investigation wins 2021 Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics
The winners went to extraordinary lengths to interview more than 130 current and former palm oil workers in Indonesia and Malaysia, capturing the stories of the vulnerable people producing one of the most ubiquitous commodities on the planet. Read More
New program will fight COVID-19 and address its consequences
The Wisconsin Partnership Program's Partnership Education and Research Committee will allocate an additional $1.2 million to support innovative research and education projects. Read More
Skibba, Widmer win award for online learning design research
The award comes as a result of research the pair conducted on the impact of the TeachOnline@UW blended faculty learning community on perceptions of and practices for online education. Read More
Study finds link between climate change and longer ‘dead zones’ in lakes
According to the study by UW researchers, warm summer weather is the main driver behind longer periods of anoxia, or oxygen-starved water, in Lake Mendota. Read More
Online field trips bring science across Wisconsin
The pandemic’s limitations have presented new opportunities for expanding and engaging schools that would not be able to come to campus in person due to distance or other factors. Read More
Division of the Arts announces two artists-in-residence for the 2021-22 academic year
Saxophonist Arun Luthra is an American musician of Indian heritage. Judy Frater, living in India for 30 years, co-founded KalaRaksha Trust and Museum. Read More
Weakened protections led to more disappearances of endangered Mexican wolves
“Top predators are very important to healthy ecosystems,” says researcher Adrian Treves. “They are imperiled globally by human activities.” Read More
UW atmospheric scientist bridges science, policy, public health to bring space-based data to the world
Growing up, Tracey Holloway never intended to study science. It wasn’t until her senior year of college that she started doing research following a NASA internship. Read More
IceCube detection of high-energy particle proves 60-year-old physics theory
The IceCube Neutrino Observatory detects nearly massless particles called neutrinos using thousands of sensors embedded in the Antarctic ice. Read More
What’s changed on campus
While many of us have been away during the pandemic, campus continues to evolve as construction projects progress. If you haven’t been to Badgerland for… Read More
Nominations open for 2021 LaMarr Billups Community–University Engagement Award
The award recognizes and honors a member of the Greater Madison community who has made outstanding contributions to campus-community partnership initiatives. Read More
Raimey-Noland Campaign to seek gifts supporting diversity, equity and inclusion
The campaign is named for the first known African American woman and man to graduate from UW–Madison, Mabel Watson Raimey and William Smith Noland. Read More