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Videos, music on tablets boost moods of dementia patients and caregivers

September 3, 2019

A pilot study analyzed by researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Pharmacy finds that dementia patients given access to tablets loaded with apps for photos and music, and common apps such as YouTube, experience more positive moods. Read More

Steeped in history: Underground update is Bascom Hill’s latest chapter

September 3, 2019

Bascom Hill looks a little bit different at the moment than it did at the end of spring semester. Crews are busy replacing underground utilities, some of which date back to the 1890s. How well do you know your Bascom Hill history? Read More

Move-in 2019: A Wisconsin welcome

September 1, 2019

Thousands of new students and their families moved in to campus residence halls this weekend with the help of fellow students and staff. Bucky stopped by to lend a paw as well. Read More

Expanded role for UW–Madison reactor adds value to industry

August 30, 2019

The university is building on a nearly 60-year tradition of leadership in nuclear engineering with an expanded role for its research-and-teaching nuclear reactor that extends the facility’s expertise into industry. Read More

Science meets seat-of-the-tractor observations with Discovery Farms

August 30, 2019

“By the time Discovery Farms left Cashton in 2017,” says Jack Herricks, “the relationship had changed, the era of finger pointing and distrust had left. It was a pretty dramatic shift.” Read More

Pepin County, UW–Madison team up for latest ‘UniverCity’ collaboration

August 29, 2019

UniverCity Year brings together faculty, students and members of Wisconsin communities to address local challenges through university courses and research. Read More

New Faculty Focus: Yiwei Zhang

August 29, 2019

Q&A   Yiwei Zhang, Assistant Professor of Consumer Science Hometown: I grew up in Charleston, S.C., but spent the last few years of high… Read More

New Faculty Focus: Megan Doherty Bea

August 29, 2019

Megan Doherty Bea Q&A   Megan Doherty Bea, Assistant Professor of Consumer Science Hometown: Media, Pennsylvania Educational/professional background: I’m a sociologist by… Read More

Next steps set following review of fraternity and sorority life by external team

August 28, 2019

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and members of the fraternity and sorority community will spend the coming academic year determining ways to strengthen fraternity and sorority life at UW–Madison following a review by an external team of experts. Read More

Know before you go: Campus policies on free speech and protests

August 28, 2019

As the new academic year gets underway, university officials are reminding students of guidelines that will help keep them safe and in good standing as they exercise their rights to free speech and free expression. Read More

What changed on campus this summer

August 28, 2019

It’s been an eventful summer for campus, with plenty of additions and subtractions. If you’ve been away, here’s a quick summary of what’s new and what’s gone since spring. Read More

An expanded day of convocation events will welcome new students to campus

August 28, 2019

The Chancellor’s Convocation serves as the beginning of the academic experience and is the only time until graduation that students will be in an academic assembly with so many of their classmates. Read More

Nearly completed marina reinvests in lakefront, community

August 28, 2019

The nearly completed Tong Family Marina makes it easier to access the lake, improves the lakefront and also has a positive effect on the lake's eco-system. Read More

Get Social: Goodbye to family, hello to campus

August 28, 2019

Plenty of Badgers said farewell to their families and headed to campus this week. In this week's get Get Social, take a look at some of those tearful goodbyes, and excited talk of promising futures at UW–Madison. Read More

School’s in: UW–Madison experts can offer tips for the school year

August 28, 2019

As a new school year starts, experts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison are ready with tips and expertise on a variety of subjects. Read More

Brand New Badger: Music provides a salve for freshman following life-altering injury

August 28, 2019

His desire to attend UW–Madison never wavered throughout his recovery, with a focus on gaining the skills to run his own music studio. Read More