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Aquatic invasive species are short-circuiting benefits from mercury reduction in the Great Lakes
Forty years of reduced mercury use, emissions, and loading in the Great Lakes region have largely not produced equivalent declines in the amount of mercury accumulating in large game fish, according to a new UW–Madison study.
Time-to-degree improves again, setting record
The average time to complete their degree for 2018-19 bachelor’s degree recipients was 3.96 elapsed calendar years, the lowest since the university began actively tracking the measure in the 1980s and the first time the number has dropped below four years.
University Housing launches new Starship robot delivery service
University of Wisconsin–Madison’s over 66,000 students, staff, and faculty will have access to a fleet of 30 Starship Technologies robots that can autonomously deliver food directly to their location.
New Faculty Focus: Alvin Thomas
Thomas's work aims to improve the life chances of Black children and youth by drawing attention to risks that undermine their positive development, strengthening the Black family, encouraging father engagement, and challenging policies that undermine these families.
ABC News Veteran John Quiñones to keynote 2019 UW–Madison Diversity Forum
The seven-time Emmy award-winning news correspondent and best-selling book author will share how he came from a foundation in poverty with a real understanding of the challenges of immigration and integration.
Wisconsin Partnership Program announces $2.4 million in Community Collaboration Grant awards
The awards will provide training and technical assistance and funding to strengthen community organizations’ ability to address health inequities in their communities.
Dean and director of Extension search begins
After nearly 50 years as part of a separate unit within the University of Wisconsin System, the Division of Extension has been reunited with UW–Madison.
Get Social: Nothing gold can stay
In this week's Get Social, check out how everyone was celebrating (or mourning) the first snowfall of the year.
Winter’s white encroaches on autumn gold
The autumn leaves on campus were still in their full golden glory when the season's first snowfall came on Oct. 29.
In year 5, University Veteran Services expands efforts to create community among military-connected Badgers
The office is undertaking its mission to support veterans and veterans' family members with several new initiatives, a new name, and its first female veteran staff member.
Quiz: Test your campus snow, ice and cold knowledge
Leaves and temperatures are dropping, and we've already had a taste of snow. How well do you know the weather in Buckyland, as well as other facts about campus?
Quiz: Test your campus snow, ice and cold knowledge (Accessible Version)
Fall Facts @UWMadison Leaves and temperatures are dropping, and we’ve already had a taste of snow. How well do you know…
For the love of bats
Amy Wray doesn’t expect everyone to love bats like she does, but the doctoral candidate in wildlife ecology hopes to help people understand how essential they are to our ecosystem. And what better time than Halloween?
Study: Higher social media engagement with marijuana marketing linked to higher rates of use
One in three youth in states with legal recreational marijuana (cannabis) engage with marijuana brands on social media, according to newly published findings.
Curtain rises on new music center
A welcome concert held in the 660-seat Mead Witter Foundation Concert Hall was one of the highlights of the opening weekend celebration for the Hamel Music Center. The center, built entirely from private funds, also includes the 300-seat Collins Recital Hall, and the Sing Man & Florence Lee/Annette Kaufman Rehearsal Hall.
For second class of Bucky’s Tuition Promise students, shock and relief at free tuition
The promise covers four years of tuition and segregated fees for any incoming freshman who is a Wisconsin resident and whose family’s annual household adjusted gross income is $58,000 or less.
Media tip sheet: Have no fear, Halloween experts are here
Scared you won't have a Halloween story? Not to worry. Experts from UW–Madison can speak on a variety of subjects related to Halloween.
In Wisconsin, 3 in 5 people with Down syndrome diagnosed with dementia by age 55
A UW–Madison researcher says the findings "show us areas where we need to invest resources in services, treatment and research.”
Message from Provost Karl Scholz
UW–Madison is one of the premier institutions of higher education and graduate students are an integral part of the world-class education, research and outreach that happens here every day. At UW–Madison, we expect faculty members to treat students with respect and to always support their educational and personal well-being.
Foreign aid leader’s visit focuses on UW partnership opportunities
As a Wisconsin native and UW alumnus, USAID Administrator Mark Green understands the breadth of expertise that exists at UW–Madison. His knowledge of the UW's academic range brought him to campus for a discussion about how USAID and the university can work together.