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Brent Plisch named UWPD chief of police

March 6, 2025

Plisch said the UWPD will continue to focus on building relationships, learning about the UW–Madison community's expectations and finding creative ways to engage UWPD staff so the community is prepared to meet future challenges together.

UW students embrace the many identities of the Black community during Black History Month

February 28, 2025

This year’s Black History Month theme celebrated the many vibrant and dynamic facets that make up Black identity. “Embracing Intersectionality: Celebrating the Rich Tapestry of Black Identity” honored the collective and individual experiences within the Black community.

GUTS has evolved but remains focused on student-to-student tutoring

February 26, 2025

GUTS now operates as a Registered Student Organization offering five main programs to UW–Madison students: Academic Match, Drop-In Tutoring, General Study Skills, Conversational English, and World Language Learners.

UW–Madison researchers win prestigious Sloan fellowships

February 24, 2025

UW–Madison’s 2025 Sloan Fellows are James Roberts Crall, assistant professor of entomology, and Sharon Yixuan Li, assistant professor of computer sciences.

Badgers explore the world through study abroad

February 19, 2025

Whether walking the streets of Barcelona, going on a safari in Kenya or trying the street foods in Japan, study abroad offers learning experiences that you can’t get from a textbook.

UW ranked 38th worldwide in academic reputation

February 19, 2025

The rankings are based on the world’s largest invitation-only academic opinion survey, with responses from more than 55,000 scholars globally.

He sought more opportunities for student artists. Now he’s leading a major show.

February 19, 2025

UW–Madison junior Bryce Dailey has an eye on a marketing career, with a long-term goal of starting an arts-related business. He wanted to get student artwork in front of a broader audience, so he got creative. The result: an independent, off-campus show focused on building community, especially among undergraduate artists. It’s exactly the kind of thing the university encourages.

Devesh Ranjan named dean of UW College of Engineering

February 18, 2025

Devesh Ranjan, a mechanical engineer and a leader at one of the country’s largest and highest-ranked engineering programs, will be the tenth dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

UW–Madison ranked among ‘America’s Best Large Employers’ for 2025

February 18, 2025

UW–Madison came in at No. 199 on the list of employers with more than 5,000 employees. Fifteen private and public sector employers with headquarters in the state of Wisconsin were recognized in the 2025 rankings, with UW–Madison ranking third.

A sudden storm erupts into a Battle for Bascom

February 13, 2025

The years may change, but the snowball fight remains the same. Call it the "snowball effect" of Bascom Hill.

Through her story of loss and resilience, UW freshman hopes to help others ‘find their light in their darkness’

February 13, 2025

She chose to bring her spirit of service and passion for mental health advocacy to UW–Madison thanks to the financial aid of Bucky's Pell Pathway.

Food Science students hope to defend UW’s College Bowl championship

February 12, 2025

UW’s Food Science program within the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences incorporates real-life aspects of chemistry, physics, microbiology, and engineering to solve global and local food problems.

3 UW researchers win presidential early career awards

February 12, 2025

Three University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers have received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers early in their careers.

Be aware of UW’s political activity policy

February 12, 2025

Activities such as sharing a petition or contacting a legislator for political purposes via a wisc.edu email address, using state resources to engage in political campaign activities at any time or engaging in political activities during work time are prohibited.

Panel: UW to focus on founders in entrepreneurship push

February 10, 2025

Panelists outlined a new vision for how UW–Madison can better support students, faculty, and alumni in launching businesses — and why that shift is critical for Wisconsin’s economy. 

A threat to research for the public good

February 10, 2025

Update: A temporary restraining order was granted in the case of 22 states, including Wisconsin, filing suit against the NIH and its 15% funding cap…

Winter Carnival: Delighting in the ice and snow

February 10, 2025

UW–Madison's annual Winter Carnival on Feb. 6-9 drew big crowds to the ice and shore of Lake Mendota to skate, ice fish, sled play broomball and hockey and enjoy a freestyle snowboard and ski show.