Category State & Global
Enormous swarms of midges teach about interconnected landscapes
Research into the insects' behavior aims to better understand lake-dominated environments, including those of Wisconsin. Read More
48th Annual On Wisconsin Spring Powwow is April 1-2
The event is unique in its cultural education through engagement with Native nations, a family activity area, and volunteer opportunities for students. Read More
UniverCity Year branches out into county
Building on a successful partnership with the city of Monona, UniverCity Year is gearing up to work with its second community. This fall, UW–Madison courses will help Dane County tackle issues around sustainability and equity. Read More
Study quantifies role of ‘legacy phosphorus’ in reduced water quality
Though farmers have taken steps to reduce the quantity of phosphorus applied to and running off their fields, researchers say an abundance of the nutrient has a long-lasting impact on lakes and rivers. Read More
Graduate programs ranked high by U.S. News & World Report
UW-Madison graduate programs are rated among the nation’s best in the 2018 edition of the magazine's “Best Graduate Schools.” Read More
A scientist and a supercomputer re-create a tornado
Scientists have created a detailed simulation of a tornado-producing supercell thunderstorm that left a path of destruction over the central Great Plains in 2011. Read More
Wind-crafted icicles of Mendota
The wind pushes the water of Lake Mendota and creates ice sculptures alongside Lake Mendota.
New book continues rich legacy of UW–Madison soil research
At a March 16 event, Alfred Hartemink, a University of Wisconsin–Madison professor and chair of soil science, and Jim Bockheim, a UW–Madison professor emeritus of soil science, will present Chancellor Rebecca Blank with the first copy of their new book, The Soils of Wisconsin. Read More
Japanese literature course leads to the ultimate field trip for UW students
Adam Kern, a professor of Japanese literature and visual culture, and four of his students went to Japan for a week to be profiled on a popular prime-time television program there. Read More
Dark matter detection receives 10-ton upgrade
The researchers’ goal is to take the experiment online as quickly as possible to compete in a global race to be the first to detect dark matter. Read More
Citizen observations help inform Arboretum’s annual account of spring
Both official and unofficial observations curated by UW–Madison Arboretum staff suggest that the mild winter of 2017 is leading to earlier spring activity in some plants and animals. Read More
Marrett, Morgridge, Stubblefield to receive UW–Madison honorary degrees
The Committee on Honorary Degrees looks to sustained and characteristic activity as its warrant: uncommonly meritorious activity exhibiting values that are esteemed by UW–Madison. Read More
‘Forward under 40’ honors young alumni
The Wisconsin Alumni Association recognizes eight alumni under the age of 40 who are leveraging the benefits of their UW education to better their cities, states, nation, and the world. Read More
University Ridge offers a ski course for the public
“Madison embraces skiing,” says G. Michael Gaspard, general manager of University Ridge. “We are open to the public, we are a resource to help keep people active year-round, and we’ll take as many people as we can get.” Read More
Six UW–Madison women to be honored as 2016 Outstanding Women of Color
The six winners of the 2016 University of Wisconsin–Madison Outstanding Women of Color awards will be honored at the annual celebratory reception from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, at the Edgewater Hotel, 1001 Wisconsin Place. Read More
Fast-track master’s preps graduates for jobs in energy analysis
UW-Madison's new Resource and Energy Demand Analysis (REDA) program is a one-year route to a master's degree, with plenty of demand for graduates in the energy industry. Read More
International Learning Community fosters global connections among residents
The International Learning Community houses in Adams Residence Hall allow residents to be immersed in a language and learn about another culture. Read More
Dedication ceremony inaugurates Black Cultural Center on campus
A dedication ceremony was held Tuesday for the new Black Cultural Center inside the Red Gym on the UW–Madison campus. Read More
UW center helps determine Antarctica’s highest temperatures
A new study may help scientists understand glacier recession and warming in the Antarctic Peninsula, phenomena they have documented in the region over the past 50 years. Read More
Big Apple Badgers – Jerome and Simona Chivian Chazen
New York City is home to some of the world’s greatest art museums, and two University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni have brought some of that renown to UW–Madison. Read More