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Chancellor Mnookin: Spring Semester Welcome
The following message was sent to all students, faculty and staff from Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin on Jan. 24, 2024. Dear members of the campus community,…
Study identifies promising target for treating inflammatory bowel disease and colitis-induced colorectal cancers
Researchers uncovered a previously unknown function of a protein that is central to gut health and implicated in the development of colitis, a severe and chronic form of IBD.
They kept campus going over winter break
Meet some of the workers who make sure that buildings stay warm, residents stay safe, recreational facilities continue to serve the public and plant life continues to thrive even while students are on break.
New Faculty Focus: Mengni Zhang
"My focus is on crafting interactive architectural spaces and understanding the impact of the built environment on human psychology."
UW researchers uncover new clues about the cause of common birth defects
The research has uncovered new information about orofacial development in mice that researchers believe could one day help reduce the risk of these birth defects in humans.
How ’bout that weather we’re having? A Q&A with Wisconsin’s State Climatologist.
This year, the onset of cold temperatures, substantial snowfall and ice over on some Wisconsin's most iconic lakes happened later than usual. Why?
Knowing what dogs like to watch could help veterinarians assess their vision
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have taken a novel approach to assessing canine vision. Their recent study uses a dog's interest in a variety of video content to better measure the quality of its vision.
Snow arrives late but is worth the wait
What better way to greet returning students to spring semester than decorating campus with more than a foot of snow? After a brown, nearly snow-free December, two storms hit campus starting Jan. 9 to put it in a wintry mood.
National committee co-chaired by Chancellor Mnookin issues report on facial recognition technology
Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin co-chaired a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine committee that issued a report recommending the federal government take action to address privacy, equity and civil liberties concerns in light of facial recognition technology that has outpaced laws and regulations.
For these multigenerational Badger families, UW–Madison is a beloved tradition
Badger families come in all sizes — some of them super-sized. In honor of the University of Wisconsin’s 175th anniversary, here are five families whose love for UW–Madison cannot be questioned.
2024 Distinguished Teaching Award recipients announced
Thirteen faculty members have been chosen to receive this year’s Distinguished Teaching Awards, an honor given out since 1953 to recognize some of the university’s finest educators.
Earth-sized planet discovered in ‘our solar backyard’
A team of astronomers have discovered a planet closer and younger than any other Earth-sized world yet identified. It’s a remarkably hot world whose proximity to our own planet and to a star like our sun mark it as a unique opportunity to study how planets evolve.
Plan ahead for weekend winter storm; campus operating normally
The University of Wisconsin–Madison plans to as operate normally as possible Friday and through the holiday weekend as a new winter storm is forecast to hit the region Friday and into Saturday, followed by bitter cold temperatures that will last until the middle of next week.
Political scientist and former UW–Madison Chancellor Bernard Cohen dies at 97
Bernard Cecil Cohen, a prominent political scientist and influential author who spent 30 years at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in a variety of academic and administrative roles, including one year as acting chancellor.
UW–Madison receives $150 million grant to to lead nationwide Alzheimer’s disease study
The five-year study will provide state-of-the-art imaging and blood-based biomarkers for researchers around the world to study and advance the field of Alzheimer’s and related dementias. The work is also designed to shed light on mixed dementia, where more than one neurological disease is contributing to dementia.
Search begins for next School of Education dean
A search is underway for the next dean of the School of Education to lead the school's academic and executive affairs at one of the nation's most prominent schools of education. Listening sessions on Jan. 16 and 17 will give community members the opportunity to provide input and ask questions. The application for full consideration is March 18.
Plan ahead for winter weather; campus operations remain normal
Employees are encouraged to make plans to account for possible travel delays and potential school or childcare closures. Notify supervisors and make alternate arrangements, as outlined in UW–Madison's Inclement Weather Policy. Ensuring your safety should always be a top priority.
15 Badgers recognized among Wisconsin’s Most Influential Black Leaders for 2023
Current and former UW–Madison students and employees received recognition from Madison365 for their tremendous contributions to Wisconsin's Black community across their diverse fields, from public health and education, to finance, public service and law.
Land and campus community connect through new art installation
A new art installation preserves some of the wood from an elm tree fondly known as Elmer, which stood in the Biochemical Sciences Complex Plaza until it succumbed to Dutch elm disease in 2018. The hanging piece was installed in the Biochemistry Sciences Building atrium in October 2023.
UW–Madison scientists reveal the inner workings of an essential protein trafficking complex
The discovery could eventually help researchers better understand and develop new treatments for diseases like cancer, diabetes and those that cause immune dysfunction.