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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. Read More
A new kidney — free of daily meds
Shawn Wiederhoeft is a pretty regular guy in his 30s. The Madison native works as a video game developer and maintains an active lifestyle. Read More
Quantum Leaps in Education
Artificial intelligence is here to stay. Here's how UW–Madison students are grappling with its promise — and perils. Read More
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. Read More
Regents approve tuition increase for 2025-26
UW-Madison students continue to be eligible for a number of scholarships and grants that help lower the cost of attendance. Read More
Chancellor Mnookin on expanding pathways for student belonging and success
A message from Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin sharing important updates about changes and organizational shifts on campus to enhance undergraduate student success and to continue to support an engaged UW–Madison community where all members can thrive. Read More
The Future of Health
Researchers across the College of Letters & Science are focused on critical topics that will change the way the world looks at medicine, health policy and personal wellness. Read More
UW oncologist studies how viruses cause cancer — and how we can better prevent them
A Q&A with Paul Lambert shows what we know about virus-linked cancers and innovative ways to limit their spread Read More
Meet the ‘weird’ sea spider that’s mapping the evolution of eight-legged creatures
UW–Madison researchers and their international colleagues have published the first high-quality genome of a sea spider species, providing a key reference point for the evolutionary traits of many related animals. Read More
A different kind of work party: Practicing ecological restoration at UW Arboretum
Ecological restoration at the UW Arboretum helps create and manage the land's healthy native plant communities, and volunteer work parties are a vital part of the ongoing work. Read More
UW–Madison scientists are pushing the boundaries of mass spectrometry and molecular imaging
Their newest game-changing discovery has potential in areas like cancer research and pollution management. Read More
Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issues statement on 2025-27 budget agreement
Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issued this statement today regarding the budget agreement approved by the Joint Finance Committee: “The Universities of Wisconsin, in… Read More
Bucky’s Classroom star: Helping 7th graders across the state prepare for college
Stephanie Kressin has visited more than 250 seventh-grade classrooms around the state to help get students to start thinking about college, especially those who otherwise may not have, and leading them down a path to higher education. Read More
UW professor emeritus who paved the way for at-home colon cancer testing and other screenings earns national recognition
Earlier this month, the Bayh-Dole Coalition awarded James Dahlberg the American Innovator Award, recognizing his commitment to advancing federally funded inventions from the laboratory to real-world applications. Read More
Message from UW leadership on budget reductions
As leadership reviews budget reduction plans, it will prioritize safeguarding the core elements of UW's teaching, research and outreach missions, now and in the future. Read More
Wisconsin Idea Seminar: UW faculty and staff explore the state
In May, 40 members of the 2025 Wisconsin Idea Seminar set off on the Forest + River journey to follow a circular path around Wisconsin, focusing on forest ecosystems, sustainability, entrepreneurship, health, creative placemaking and migration. Read More