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UW–Madison student awarded prestigious Udall Scholarship
The national honor recognizes undergraduate Aryana Wadhwani as a future leader in the environmental field.
Getting to work in service to an extraordinary university
In a first-day message to UW–Madison faculty and staff, interim Chancellor Eric Wilcots looks to move the university forward, together.
A campus farewell for Jennifer Mnookin
Faculty, staff and students joined the send-off event, where UW leaders shared their heartfelt well-wishes for the university’s 30th chancellor.
Tracing life’s hidden histories
Professor Claudia Solís-Lemus’ lab brings unique statistical rigor to far-reaching biological questions, from the origin of life to the diversity we see today.
Remembering Jon Miskowski, PBS Wisconsin’s emeritus director of television
Miskowski leaves a legacy of statewide community focus and programmatic vision that advanced PBS Wisconsin’s prominence nationally in education, innovation and fundraising.
RISE-THRIVE lead and headquarters announced
Michal Engelman will lead the RISE-THRIVE Collaboration Headquarters in its mission to bring together researchers working at the forefront of two distinct but related research areas — immunology and healthspan.
With deep appreciation and immense gratitude, farewell
Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin offers a parting note as the academic year and her time at UW–Madison comes to a close.
Going above and beyond to help students succeed
The 2026 Awards for Mentoring Undergraduates recognize outstanding contributions to student growth from the classroom to the lab.
UW–Madison launches search for next director of athletics
The process is being initiated by incoming interim Chancellor Eric Wilcots.
Professor Emeritus John Ralph elected to National Academy of Sciences
The honor recognizes his pioneering work to understand the biochemistry of an important binding compound in plants.
Universities of Wisconsin Presidential Search Committee, interim president named
Amy B. Bogost, president of the UW System Board of Regents, has appointed a 25-member presidential search committee to help identify the next Universities of Wisconsin president. Bogost appointed Renée Wachter as the interim president of the Universities of Wisconsin.
A Camp Randall commencement
Tears of joy, words of advice and some jumping around mark Saturday's ceremony.
‘The world needs you’
UW–Madison celebrated the achievements and expertise of doctoral and professional graduates at Friday’s spring commencement.
Second fusion summit at UW signals the Midwest’s rise as a fusion powerhouse
The event brought together researchers, industry leaders, government officials and investors to learn about and discuss fusion as a viable energy source.
Primatologist Karen Strier elected to American Philosophical Society
The highly selective distinction honors her more than four decades studying and working to protect an endangered monkey species.
Badgers buckle down for finals
In study pods, on the Terrace, at the libraries and everywhere in between, Badgers are getting ready for the semester's last hurdle: finals.
History scholar Stephen Kantrowitz awarded Andrew Carnegie Fellowship
Kantrowitz is one of 24 scholars the Carnegie Corporation of New York selected from among 381 nominations across the country.
UW’s Public Tech Media Lab helps bridge the gap between AI and journalism
Led by journalism professor Tomás Dodds, the new lab has partnered with local newsrooms to help them develop AI guidelines and systems that adhere to core reporting values and standards.
UW–Madison finalizes 2025–27 compensation strategy
The strategy is intended to support the university’s total compensation philosophy, which is to be a market-competitive employer that supports UW staff and faculty.
Badgers head to Wisconsin’s capitol
The annual UW–Madison Day at the State Capitol highlighted the university's economic power and campus momentum.