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First-year UW–Madison students SOAR to new heights
At the annual, two-day summer program known as SOAR, incoming students develop an academic plan, meet fellow Badgers and explore the place they will call home for the next four years. Read More
UW alum Laura Phillips named UW–Madison’s new director of congressional affairs
Laura Phillips, a three-time graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison who has spent years advancing bipartisan legislative priorities on Capitol Hill, is the university’s new director of congressional affairs. Read More
Nasal spray flu vaccine candidate based on UW–Madison technology shows promise when administered alongside high dose annual shot
A unique influenza vaccine candidate that’s inhaled rather than injected is safe and could bolster protection against seasonal and pandemic influenza for people vulnerable to severe disease when they receive it in addition to the annual flu shot. Read More
Fall 2024 political activity guidelines for employees, students
As election season approaches, UW–Madison provides guidelines regarding employee and student rights and restrictions regarding political campaign and public advocacy activities on campus. Read More
2024 Reilly-Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment awards granted
This year's projects and seed grants from the Reilly-Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment showcase how UW–Madison faculty, staff and students collaborate with community members to enrich the lives of the people of Wisconsin and beyond. Read More
Chancellor Mnookin, Wisconsin State Fair and Badgers everywhere
A visit to the Wisconsin State Fair means food and fun, and as Chancellor Mnookin experienced, a lot of Badger pride. Read More
UW–Madison celebrates selection of 11 Fulbright U.S. Scholars for 2024–2025
These distinguished scholars will teach and conduct research in collaboration with institutions abroad, representing a wide spectrum of disciplines including astronomy, biology, communication sciences and disorders, engineering, English, kinesiology, law, medicine and political science. Read More
Two deans reappointed after 5-year reviews
Albert O. Nicholas Dean of the Wisconsin School of Business Vallabh Sambamurthy and School of Pharmacy Dean Steve Swanson have agreed to accept reappointment to their positions. Read More
Retreat of tropical glaciers foreshadows changing climate’s effect on global ice
This research points to a single likely conclusion: The world's tropical glaciers, more than 99% of which are located in the Andes, are the first to shrink beyond what's been seen in the recent geologic past. Read More
UW–Madison alum and theoretical physicist named WIPAC director
Dan Hooper, a Senior Scientist at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory and professor of astronomy and astrophysics at the University of Chicago, has been selected as the new director of the Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center Read More
Faculty receive WARF, Kellett, Romnes honors
Thirty-two University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty have been awarded fellowships from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research for 2024-25. The awardees span the four research divisions on campus: arts and humanities, physical sciences, social sciences and biological sciences. Read More
Search begins for vice provost for faculty and staff affairs
The position is a demanding administrative role requiring an individual who is action-oriented, diplomatic, and driven by a desire to collaboratively address challenges on our campus. Read More
Experiential learning unlocks students’, employers’ potential
Capstone courses and other real-world learning experiences help University of Wisconsin–Madison students — and partner companies — stand out from the pack Read More
Brain cell grafts in monkeys jump-start human trial for new Parkinson’s treatment
People with Parkinson’s disease are receiving a new treatment in a clinical trial started after University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists demonstrated the safety and feasibility of the therapeutic delivery method in a study of non-human primates. Read More
Let the Olympic games begin: UW–Madison experts available
The Paris 2024 Olympic games begin today with events continuing until Aug. 11. Experts from UW–Madison can speak on a wide range of subjects relating to the competition. Read More
McIntosh, UW finalize 5-year contract extension
Since being named athletic director in 2021, Chris McIntosh has experienced successes across multiple areas of the program. Read More
Search begins for next College of Engineering dean
The dean, who reports to the chancellor through the provost, serves as the chief academic and executive officer for the College of Engineering, with responsibility for personnel, budget, fundraising, community relations, curriculum, academic affairs and physical facilities. Read More
UW–Madison’s Camp Randall Stadium to begin alcohol sales at the start of the 2024 season
The University of Wisconsin–Madison will become the 16th school in the Big Ten to sell alcohol in its football stadium’s general seating area. Read More
Fire at West Madison Agricultural Research Station
At approximately 6:30 pm on Friday, July 19, a significant fire was reported at West Madison Agricultural Research Station. Madison Fire Department and the University of Wisconsin Police Department were early on the scene. No injuries were reported. Read More
UW–Madison, Tribal partners launch collaborative effort to support Native American foodways in Great Lakes region
The project will focus on expanding traditional Tribal food production practices – practices that have been climate-smart and sustainable for generations – by building on ongoing work to scale up production, processing, storage, and distribution systems. Read More