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Students braid corn in Oneida tradition

November 15, 2022

Students were taught how to braid corn in the traditional Oneida way during an event presented by Wunk Sheek, a UW–Madison Native American student organization. Read More

Wisconsin Partnership Program awards grants for community health

November 11, 2022

One program aims to create access to sustainable employment and economic stability for people in Marinette County affected by substance use disorder, and the other hopes to reduce childhood lead poisoning on Milwaukee’s Northside. Read More

Despite commitments, Brazil’s beef sector tainted by purchases from protected lands in Amazon basin

October 17, 2022

Despite improvements by meatpackers to keep their supply chains free of cattle grazed on protected or illegally deforested lands, many slaughterhouses in Brazil — the world's top beef exporter — continue to purchase illegally pastured animals on a large scale, a new study shows. Read More

Late-night fun: Crafting some Halloween scares

October 11, 2022

Students gathered to paint Halloween-themed suncatchers on Friday evening, Oct. 8, at Gordon Dining and Event Center in an event hosted by Wisconsin Late Night. Read More

UW–Madison fall enrollment reflects strong growth, ongoing commitment to Wisconsin families

October 10, 2022

This year’s new freshman class of 8,628 is the largest in the institution’s history, up 1.9% over last year’s class of 8,465. Read More

New commercial highlights Badger values, from studious to well-deserved fun

September 26, 2022

Beginning with black-and-white pictures from the past, then segueing to a current colorful campus, the commercial makes it clear — no matter how much has changed, our values haven’t.     Read More

Students explore their futures at career fair

September 21, 2022

Students from schools and departments all over campus went to the Fall Career & Internship Fair on Sept. 19-20 at the Gordon Dining & Event Center, to explore possible futures. Read More

Remembering Layne Hailu

September 1, 2022

The junior who passed away in Madison on Aug. 19 is being remembered by friends as a changemaker and innovator. He was also passionate about sports, music and was known for his infectious smile and generous nature.  Read More

Student speaker Marina Kerekes ready to inspire incoming Badgers at Convocation

August 30, 2022

“Only at a school as supportive and encouraging of exploration as UW can you enter your freshman year pre-law and two summers later, find yourself in a rainforest with monkey feces on your arm.” Read More

Podestá to step down as International Division vice provost and dean; Gerhart to serve in interim role

July 26, 2022

Guido Podestá, who has led the division for the past 10 years, is credited with bolstering and expanding international engagement at UW–Madison. Read More

More news, more worry during pandemic

July 20, 2022

“What we’d hope is that you could counter uncertainty by learning more about the world ... (but) that wasn’t the case with COVID-19," says researcher Markus Brauer. "Higher media consumption — seeking out the news — was associated with more emotional distress.” Read More

‘Were U Wondering’ … how math can tame traffic?

July 19, 2022

Laura Albert, professor of industrial and systems engineering, uses math and science to explain traffic congestion — and what can be done to alleviate it. Read More

Haveman was instrumental in founding of UW’s La Follette School

July 12, 2022

Robert Haveman, former director of the La Follette School of Public Affairs and the Institute for Research on Poverty, died June 18. He is being remembered as "a world-class scholar, teacher and public servant.” Read More

On Wisconsin magazine wins multiple awards in international competition

July 12, 2022

Judges from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education praised the UW–Madison alumni publication for its “bold yet clean design,” “fantastic photography” and “very strong writing.” Read More