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Helping new Badgers feel at home
Student orientation leaders for the annual SOAR program spend their summers guiding incoming UW–Madison students through their transition to college.
Important details regarding campus cooling issues
UW–Madison is open, but the university is adjusting many building operations because of limited availability of air conditioning.
With a focus on the Great Lakes, UW faculty and staff reflect on the Wisconsin Idea
This year’s Wisconsin Idea Seminar highlighted the ancient waterways of Wisconsin and how they continue to sustain life and community across the state.
The iconic campus clock
Before the era of cellphones and smartwatches, Music Hall’s 100-foot-high clock tower was one of the only places on campus to reference the official time.
Milwaukee taps UW–Madison research to replace highest-risk lead pipes
The Area Deprivation Index, a free online tool, helps municipalities and organizations target their limited resources in addressing public health challenges.
A sweet thank-you for UW employees
Campus leaders served up dessert — and their thanks — during the annual employee appreciation Ice Cream Social.
Interwoven
How Indigenous knowledge and science can work together to communicate about climate.
UW–Madison researchers identify therapeutic target for dangerous fungal infections
The discovery could prevent against Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus and global public health threat that spreads in hospitals and other care settings.
Meet the 2026 University Staff Recognition Award winners
Teamwork, mastery and innovation mark the work of this year's awardees.
Badgers come home
Interim Chancellor Wilcots joined the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association in celebrating the Badger community in Janesville.
Search committee seeks input on chancellor hire
Virtual listening sessions will be held June 15 and 22 to gather UW–Madison community input.
Employee appreciation Ice Cream Social events
Employee appreciation events will be held June 17 and 18 to thank all shifts.
Pay increase for UW employees to become effective June 28
Eligible UW–Madison employees will receive a 2 percent wage increase under the 2025-2027 pay plan.
Four Northwoods towns unite to rebuild EMS — and cut response times in half
With support from UW–Madison’s Wisconsin Office of Rural Health, Vilas County communities replaced a strained volunteer system with a 24/7 paramedic service.
Universities of Wisconsin to host public listening sessions for presidential search
UW–Madison will serves as a listening session site on Wednesday, June 10. Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to attend in personal or virtually.
The two Owens
The death of a six-year-old inspired a UW–Madison researcher to investigate a rare brain cancer.
Research at UW–Madison improves care for dogs undergoing surgeries
A 2023 study led to an anesthesia method to keep dogs comfortable and healthy when undergoing many surgical procedures necessary for their care.
Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents approves modest tuition increase
The 2 percent increase is below the current inflation rate and is designed to help universities address rising operating costs while continuing to maintain affordability
Zika infections can cause significant developmental problems
Even babies born without the virus’s notable physical symptoms may experience sensory, attachment and anxiety issues, according to a new study.
Detailed molecular picture of tooth enamel reveals adaptions to diets
Research lead by UW–Madison physics professor suggests that enamel evolved to become tougher over millions of years.