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UW–Madison chancellor special regent committee announces three finalists
Candidate interviews and forums will be held on the UW–Madison campus next week.
Hope for the critically endangered northern muriqui monkey
A new grant is providing $1 million over five years to go directly toward the conservation of Brazil’s peaceful primate population, and UW–Madison researcher Karen Strier will be leading the effort.
UW’s Nobel laureate started his research with a question
In an opinion piece for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, interim Chancellor Eric Wilcots makes the case for giving researchers the resources necessary to pursue answers to curiosity-driven questions.
A campus to fall for
Take in autumn at UW–Madison, where Badgers welcome brisk days and burnished views.
Learning and earning: Another banner academic year for UW–Madison degree recipients
The university awarded a record number of degrees during the 2025-26 academic year, with students earning an undergraduate degree at the fastest pace ever.
UW–Madison information about Nov. 3 Crime Warning
UW-Madison is investigating anonymous reports of drugging that were received by the university.
Remembering educator, advocate and philanthropist Tashia Morgridge
A former teacher and advocate for literacy, Tashia Morgridge was one of UW–Madison’s most generous supporters. Her philanthropy will affect Badgers for generations.
UW–Madison ranked No. 11 for ‘best value’ among public schools
Princeton Review also places the university at No. 5 for financial aid and among top 20 for career placement, alumni networks and service impact.
Search begins for CALS dean
Members of the UW–Madison community can give input to the search committee through an online survey or at public listening sessions on Nov. 18 and 19.
Save the dates: UW–Madison chancellor finalist presentations
Faculty, staff and students, as well as alumni and members of the public, are encouraged to attend the sessions the week of Nov. 9.
Robert George, Cornel West: Truth-seeking starts with admitting you might be wrong
Visiting UW–Madison, the two scholars and close friends from opposite ends of the political spectrum make the case for talking it out.
Johnson named next Universities of Wisconsin president
The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents selected Dr. Tonjanita (Tonja) L. Johnson as the next Universities of Wisconsin president. Johnson is currently senior vice chancellor for academic and student affairs at the University of Alabama System.
Reminder: UW–Madison policies regarding inclement weather
UW–Madison strives to remain open and maintain instruction whenever possible.
Lighting up blue for the Brewers
UW–Madison celebrated the Milwaukee Brewers’ first World Series championship with a splash of team colors on campus buildings.
Badger Caregiving Clinic helps to address caregiving crisis
More than 1 million people in Wisconsin provide unpaid care to a family member or friend. A new pilot program led by UW–Madison researchers aims to offer them training and support at no cost.
Cyclotron expansion to accelerate precision medicine
UW–Madison advances imaging, treatment and medical isotope production with $62 million expansion.
Quantum, fusion and AI stand out during DOE leader’s campus visit
The Department of Energy’s Darío Gil took part in a daylong visit that emphasized UW–Madison’s strengths across a number of research areas, as well as key public-private partnerships that advanced the Wisconsin Idea.
Battiato named interim University Staff secretary
Kate Battiato assumes the role as John Lease, her predecessor, retires on Oct. 30.
A movie about war, college football and two heroic Badgers
'The Mosquito Bowl' opens in theaters this weekend with a re-creation of UW–Madison’s Camp Randall in the 1940s.
National biotechnology commission visits UW–Madison to explore research and innovation
From advances in agricultural science and sustainable bioenergy to medical breakthroughs to new automated technologies, UW–Madison is shaping the future of biotechnology.