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UW Health dermatologist researching ‘COVID Toes’ in children

June 10, 2020

Researchers are studying how the skin condition referred to as “COVID toes” is a connected to the virus; whether it is symptom of a COVID-19 infection or an immune response to the virus. Read More

A tribute to Sherry Wagner-Henry

June 9, 2020

Sherry Wagner-Henry, director of the Bolz Center for Arts Administration at the Wisconsin School of Business, died May 30. For more than 25 years, she served as a leader in nonprofit, arts, cultural, and humanities-based centers in higher education. Read More

WARF in top 10 among university patent producers

June 9, 2020

The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, which manages intellectual property for the UW, is ranked 9th for U.S. utility patents that cover inventions, including materials, processes, functions and devices. Read More

UW-Madison again scores highly in world university rankings

June 8, 2020

The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) uses seven indicators to rank the world’s universities without relying on surveys and university data submissions. Read More

WSB announces new, innovative MBA program

June 8, 2020

The Wisconsin Professional MBA reimagines the School’s existing evening MBA. Delivered through a customizable platform, it will allow students to personalize their experience through both their time and career interests. Read More

Black Lives Matter Solidarity March

June 7, 2020

Thousands of demonstrators from the community gathered on campus for a "Finishing the Work: Black Lives Matter Solidarity March" on June 7. It was sponsored and organized by the local pastors of the African American Council of Churches "to stand up and speak out against racism, injustice and declare 'Black Lives Matter.'" Read More

In remembrance

June 6, 2020

UW-Madison students (left to right) Daniel Ledin, Molly Pistono and Courtney Gorum work together to paint a mural commemorating black victims of police violence throughout the country on a sheet of plywood covering the windows of the Community Pharmacy building on State Street in Madison on June 5. The mural is one of many that have been painted on businesses along the street following several nights of protests in response to the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Read More

UW–Madison scientists help prove viability of innovative gamma-ray telescope

June 4, 2020

UW faculty and students are part of a team of scientists that developed and operate a critical part of the telescope: its high-speed camera. Read More

First optical measurements of Milky Way’s Fermi Bubbles probe their origin

June 3, 2020

Using the Wisconsin H-Alpha Mapper telescope, astronomers have for the first time measured the Fermi Bubbles in the visible light spectrum. Read More

Badger Talks video: How to communicate responsibly during a pandemic

June 3, 2020

How can we think clearly about risks during a pandemic, and how can the media responsibly communicate about what we do and do not know about the risks we face? Read More

Employee safety information related to downtown protests

June 2, 2020

Updated: 10 a.m. Wednesday. The info below is intended for second and third shift employees. 中文 Chinese Español Hmoob नेपाली… Read More

Wisconsin’s COVID-19 stay-at-home order drove changes in state’s traffic volume

June 2, 2020

Interstate travel in Wisconsin bottomed out the week of March 25 at a 40% reduction for weekday traffic and a 60% reduction on weekends — knowledge that could help with future highway planning and construction. Read More

Dalai Lama and UW expert share message of hope, determination, and “education of the mind”

June 2, 2020

Humanity has an opportunity to transform negative emotions like fear and anxiety into determination and compassion for others, the Dalai Lama said in a recent video conversation that included Richard Davidson, UW–Madison professor and founder of the Center for Healthy Minds. Read More

Nine projects selected for UW/WARF COVID-19 Accelerator Challenge

June 2, 2020

From improved respirators to accelerated virus testing, each project is designed to be rapidly advanced over the coming months to help combat the pandemic. Read More

When will we get it?

June 1, 2020

"Now is not the time for polite platitudes or empty expressions of empathy – not in the face of such universal sadness, anger and pain. We need action." — Patrick J. Sims, deputy vice. chancellor for Diversity & Inclusion. Read More

Chancellor Blank: A message to our community

May 31, 2020

Chancellor Blank responds to the death of George Floyd, protests and violence in Madison, calling on the UW community to reject racism, hate and violence. Read More