Category State & Global
Watt to grads: ‘When you figure your dream out, remember it will not be a straight path’
NFL star and philanthropist J.J. Watt's teleprompter-free speech was one of the more freewheeling — and perhaps memorable — commencement addresses in Badger history.
Photo gallery – Commencement 2019
Experience the weekend's celebrations in images.
Friday ceremony inspires with words from honorary degree recipients
Commencement weekend kicked off with a ceremony at the Kohl Center for about 900 doctoral, medical professional, and master of fine arts students.
First female valedictorian became renowned suffragist
Clara Bewick Colby was among the first class of six women at the University of Wisconsin to graduate with bachelor’s degrees. Later, large crowds would attend her speeches on women’s rights.
35th annual Distance Teaching & Learning Conference explores broader access to higher education
When the Distance Teaching & Learning Conference was launched in 1985, “distance education” meant sending VHS tapes to students through the mail. The tools may have changed, but the mission remains the same for the 35th annual conference.
Commencement 2019: A look at some of this spring’s notable graduates
Members of the Class of 2019 are already making their mark in academics, research and public service. Meet a few of this year's notable graduates.
New UW–Madison project to support Wisconsin hemp growers
CALS and Extension leaders partnered together to fund a one-year research and outreach project at four trial sites to support the growing number of industrial hemp growers.
Chair to honor civil rights trailblazer James E. Jones Jr.
“Professor Jones was a towering figure here at the Law School. The chair bearing his name will continue his memory and legacy here forever,” says Law School Dean Margaret Raymond.
Professor will study digital political ads with Carnegie Fellowship
Young Mie Kim, a professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, has been named a 2019 Andrew Carnegie Fellow by the Carnegie Corporation of New York for her research on how targeted ads influence elections.
UW Changes Lives: Advice, research boosts Wisconsin potato growers
Wisconsin has a healthy potato industry, ranking in the top 5 nationally. It’s bolstered by support from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, ranging from supplying seed potatoes to advice on growing to research into pests.
UW Changes Lives: Experts advance new crops for long-term profitability
UW-Madison’s Division of Extension experts are helping Wisconsin farmers learn how to better grow crops like grapes, hops and hazelnuts, to support the bottom line in a state battered by low prices for corn, soybean and milk.
Scientists angle for more attention to fishing for fun
New research brings attention to the need to better manage recreational fisheries to protect the health of inland and near-shore fish populations and to preserve the recreational fishing experience.
Gloria Ladson-Billings: Daring to dream in public
The renowned scholar, who has helped change the way teachers teach African American children, was the first black woman to become a tenured professor in UW–Madison’s School of Education.
UW Changes Lives: New apprenticeship program creates a pathway to ag careers
“Apprenticeship is an excellent fit for vegetable farming because so much of how we learn to grow food – is by growing food.”
UW Changes Lives: “Dairy Partner” brings news to Wisconsin dairy workers – in English or Spanish
“We’ve tried to help readers recognize the differences in Wisconsin farm culture for someone from outside the region, who has a different cultural background, and how cultural differences can affect performance on the job.”
School of Veterinary Medicine assists Wisconsin animal shelters with canine brucellosis response
Two dogs recently transported from overseas to animal shelters and rescue groups in Wisconsin have tested positive for canine brucellosis. The UW–Madison Shelter Medicine Program is advising the shelters on quarantine procedures.
Prescribed fires begin at Arboretum, Lakeshore Nature Preserve
Prescribed fire restores a natural process, stimulates native vegetation growth and seed production, improves wildlife habitat, and provides valuable training and research opportunities.
Peace Corps ranks UW–Madison No. 1 among top volunteer-producing schools
The skills and experiences Peace Corps volunteers gain during their service allow them to thrive in a variety of career fields across numerous sectors, such as government, nonprofit and corporate entities.
Turn off a light, save a life, says new UW–Madison study
We all know that turning off lights and buying energy-efficient appliances saves us money. Now, according to a new study by UW–Madison researchers, we know that saving energy also saves lives.
Barley experiment reveals plant science to fifth-graders
A big part of 5th grade science project is the emphasis on using controls and variables in scientific experiment. How much water did you use? How often did you water? Did using hot or cold water make a difference?