Category State & Global
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.
Measuring UW–Madison’s impact: Wisconsin Idea Database reports benefits for all 72 counties
According to the latest data from the Wisconsin Idea Database, a project that highlights the many connections between UW–Madison and the state of Wisconsin, UW–Madison makes a significant impact on Wisconsin's students, communities, health care and workforce.
A deep dive into the life in our waters
Attendees learned all about the waters of Wisconsin and the world at the Limnology Open House at the Hasler Laboratory of Limnology on June 20
Fossil corals point to possibly steeper sea level rise under a warming world
Newly uncovered evidence from fossil corals found on an island chain in the Indian Ocean suggests that sea levels could rise even more steeply in our warming world than previously thought.
UW innovations are helping farmers produce crops with less fertilizer. A pause in federal funds is threatening the research.
Thanks to federal support, UW researchers are engineering beneficial bacteria and breeding more-resilient crops with the aim to minimize farmers’ reliance on synthetic fertilizers, increase their cost savings and help protect the environment.
Protecting our Great Lakes
The University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute and Division of Extension’s Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve are working to protect our Great Lakes
Computer Sciences capstone prepares to scale experiential learning for students
It’s March 10, and mid-semester presentations are underway in the Computer Sciences capstone course. Dressed in textbook business casual, senior Bill Zhu is addressing 100…
The Green Fund: How UW–Madison students are driving a global sustainability effort
Students bring their proposals to the Green Fund staff and receive support as they turn their ideas into tangible projects. Staff assist in helping students meet with campus stakeholders, collect and analyze data, write funding proposals, implement the project and tell the story about the outcomes.
From Milwaukee to Marinette, local partnerships power real solutions
Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin recently visited Milwaukee, Green Bay and Marinette to talk with healthcare providers, business leaders and other local partners about how the university and Wisconsin communities can work together to address pressing challenges and create new opportunities.
With first graduate, accelerated UW program aggressively takes on physician shortage in rural Wisconsin
Shane Hoffman will become the first graduate of a UW School of Medicine and Public Health program that reduces the time it takes to train doctors interested in serving rural parts of the state.
Alumni, staff and faculty make strong case for UW–Madison at Day at the Capitol
A record number of University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni from across the Badger State provided their perspective on the university’s critical role in the future of Wisconsin as part of UW–Madison Day at the Capitol.
2025 Chancellor’s Undergraduate Awards Ceremony recognizes 190 outstanding students
“Students, today is about recognizing and celebrating the dedication, vision, and just plain hard work that have brought you to this moment,” said Provost Charles Isbell, who co-hosted the ceremony with John Zumbrunnen, vice provost for teaching and learning.
Raines Lucas, Jenna Seidl named winners of 2025 Herfurth-Kubly Awards
The awards, among the oldest and most prestigious on campus, are given annually to two seniors who have made the most effective use of their time at UW–Madison.