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Statement from UW Athletic Director Barry Alvarez
“It goes without saying that our department is taking the COVID-19 situation very seriously. The safety and well-being of our student-athletes, staff and fans is…
UW-Madison experts available for analysis on the novel coronavirus
The following UW–Madison experts are available to comment on the COVID-19 health crisis. For further information, contact National Media Specialist Veronica Rueckert national media specialist at rueckert@wisc.edu.
Gov. Evers declares public health emergency due to COVID-19
Gov. Tony Evers today declared a public health emergency in response to new cases of COVID-19, directing the Department of Health Services to use all the resources necessary to respond to and contain the outbreak.
Guidance for advising and career services staff
A statement to the campus Advising and Career Services Communities.
Big Ten Conference cancels remainder of men’s basketball tournament
Read the Big Ten's statement.
COVID-19 UW–Madison news conference video posted on YouTube
Video from the March 11, 2020 UW–Madison news conference about COVID-19 planning and response is available for viewing on YouTube.
Video: Chancellor Blank’s news conference
Chancellor Rebecca Blank, accompanied by University Health Services Executive Director Jake Baggott and Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Laurent Heller, conduct a news conference Wednesday, March 11, on actions taken in response to COVID-19.
Campus guidance to graduate students
Dean of the Graduate School William J. Karpus issued the following message to graduate students regarding campus planning for COVID-19.
Changes announced to WIAA Boys State Basketball Tournament
The tournament is scheduled for March 19-21 at the Kohl Center on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. While competition is expected to continue, teams will be allotted a specified number of tickets per roster member.
Instructional continuity website and support
A website now exists with general guidance, suggested strategies and tools, and where to reach out for additional support when considering alternative delivery to face-to-face instruction.
Big Ten Conference statement
The Big Ten Conference announced this evening that beginning Thursday, March 12, 2020, attendance at all Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament games will be limited to student-athletes, coaches, event staff, essential team and Conference staff, TV network partners, credentialed media, and immediate family members of the participating teams.
NCAA women’s hockey update
The NCAA tournament quarterfinal women’s hockey game between Wisconsin and Clarkson, scheduled for Saturday, March 14 at LaBahn Arena, will be played in front of a reduced audience due to concerns over the coronavirus.
Suspension of spring 2020 study abroad programming
UW-Madison is suspending all spring semester study abroad programming and recalling all students from overseas.
COVID-19 news conference
Chancellor Rebecca Blank speaks during a press conference addressing the COVID-19 measures being taken by UW–Madison, which was held in the UW Police and Security Facility. She is accompanied by Jake Baggott, executive director of University Health Services (rear), and Laurent Heller, vice chancellor for finance and administration.
COVID-19: Update to campus operations
Please read this important message from Chancellor Blank about campus operations.
First fully online undergraduate degree to launch in fall 2020
UW–Madison Online's degree in personal finance will start in fall 2020, with more bachelor’s degree options to follow in the coming years.
Katherine Cramer named an American Academy of Political and Social Science Fellow
The political science professor and Natalie C. Holton Chair of Letters & Science has based her career on listening carefully to others.
‘Defining moment’ leads to UW–Madison for Brett Nachman
Nachman didn’t overcome Asperger’s. He hasn’t succeeded despite Asperger’s, although these are a couple of headlines he’s seen in the past. He’s succeeded the same way many of us have: by honing the skills that come naturally while working on the ones that don’t.
State and UW employees’ campaign surpasses $80 million in donations to charities
A check for $2.48 million in donations pledged during last fall’s Partners in Giving Give Hope Campaign was presented to 11 umbrella charities and their 520 member charities during a volunteer recognition event at UW Madison’s Union South.
COVID-19 campus travel updates
Chancellor Blank advises faculty, staff and students to avoid travel outside Dane County during Spring Break due to the growing number of cases in and outside the U.S.