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Miller named vice provost for enrollment management

July 23, 2026

Ashley Miller will serve as UW–Madison's next vice provost for enrollment management and chief enrollment officer, effective Sept. 8.

Predicting where wildfire smoke will go next

July 22, 2026

A collaboration between UW–Madison researchers and Argonne National Laboratory is advancing new methods to improve air quality forecasting— and provide earlier warnings to the public.

5 projects at UW–Madison aimed at transforming science and energy with AI receive DOE Genesis Mission funding

July 22, 2026

The projects, spanning fusion to critical minerals, are among those awarded for accelerating breakthroughs using a new platform that combines AI, quantum systems, supercomputing and advanced scientific instruments.

UW–Madison chancellor search committee accepting nominations, applications

July 20, 2026

Applicants should submit materials by September 10 for full consideration.

Three summer arts students, three unique experiences

July 20, 2026

Summer arts courses at UW offer students a bonus season to earn valuable credits, expand their horizons and, in some cases, discover deeply personal stories.

The upside of online relationships

July 20, 2026

UW–Madison professor Catalina Toma reveals the unexpected benefits of social media and dating apps.

July 20 campus cooling update

July 20, 2026

Based on current information, repairs to the broken chilled water line are expected to be completed before students return for the fall semester.

UW–Madison monitoring air quality

July 18, 2026

Wildfire smoke from Minnesota and Ontario continues to drift across Wisconsin

How to beat phone addiction

July 14, 2026

Two Badgers have created the Brick, a small device that you tap with your phone to temporarily block apps and eliminate digital distractions.

July 13 campus cooling update

July 13, 2026

Campus remains open and operating as higher temperatures return to the region.

Don’t click on that link!

July 10, 2026

From spam to phishing, scams are getting smarter, but two UW–Madison professors have tips for protecting yourself online.

Runge named CALS interim dean

July 10, 2026

Associate dean and professor of biological systems engineering will serve pending a search for a permanent dean.

Brian Moulton named UW–Madison’s senior director of federal relations

July 8, 2026

Moulton brings more than two decades of experience in public policy, government affairs and the non-profit sector to the role.

Gillaspy to move into new rural leadership role

July 8, 2026

Glenda Gillaspy, 14th dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, will shift roles to become director of the Wisconsin Rural Partnerships Institute starting July 12.

‘An emotional day’: Welcoming home new Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst

July 8, 2026

Surrounded by the Badger community, the new director of athletics was formally introduced during a pair of events at Camp Randall Stadium.

When should schools ban cellphones?

July 7, 2026

UW–Madison students from the La Follette School of Public Affairs developed research-based recommendations to help a K-12 district implement new policies.

July 6 campus cooling update

July 6, 2026

Campus continues to be open and operating and cooling repairs are continuing

Celebrating America’s 250th at the Terrace

July 5, 2026

The Stars, Stripes & Shorelines event put on a red, white and blue spectacle for the UW–Madison community.