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Commemorating victims of 9/11
Students placed American flags on the lower third of Bascom Hill this morning (Sept. 11, 2019) to commemorate the victims of the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Read More
Brand New Badger: Freshman hopes to ease transition for other young immigrants
Yanci Almonte Vargas wrote an essay about the ups and downs of his immigration experience, in order to help other young immigrants. It will be featured in a new book series. Read More
C-SPAN bus coming to 2020 presidential battleground Wisconsin
The bus will visit UW–Madison on Sept. 16 to engage students, faculty and community members — part of a seven-week tour of some of the states that will play a pivotal role in the 2020 presidential election. Read More
Ongoing campus effort will seek to deepen understanding of Ho-Chunk history
A series of special events stretching through 2020 will focus campus attention on the history and traditions of the Ho-Chunk, the indigenous people whose ancestral homeland includes Teejop (Four Lakes), where UW–Madison now exists. Read More
UW–Madison geneticist named science ambassador to girls and young women
Ahna Skop, a professor, artist and advocate for underrepresented students, has been selected for an initiative to further women in science by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Read More
New PharmD concentration focuses on rural health challenges
The aim is to train students to become accessible, knowledgeable health care professionals who can build strong relationships with patients in small communities. Read More
LifeMatters strengthens employee assistance services
The Employee Assistance Office (EAO) has expanded its services to include around-the-clock access to professional counselors for UW–Madison employees and household members experiencing personal or work-related concerns. Read More
2019 begins a new era for the UW Marching Band
The 300+ members of the UW Marching Band prepare for their first Badger Bash and Badger football game under the leadership of new band director Corey Pompey on Sept. 7, 2019. Read More
A new era for the UW Marching Band
Beginning a new era in Badger Band history, the UW Marching Band takes to the field at Camp Randall Stadium under the leadership of band director Corey Pompey. Read More
Campus FAQ: Hosting events featuring political candidates
Visits from political candidates can enhance the educational experience. Academic departments and student groups may host candidates provided they follow campus policies. Read More
Tiny capsules packed with gene-editing tools offer alternative to viral delivery of gene therapy
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have packed a gene-editing payload into a customizable, synthetic nanocapsule. Read More
“Clamp” regulates message transfer between mammal neurons
A UW researcher has described a key component of the nervous system — the brake, or “clamp,” that prevents the fusion pore from completing its formation and opening. Read More
UW–Madison rises to 13th best public college in U.S. News & World Report rankings
“UW–Madison has long had a reputation for excellence,” says Chancellor Rebecca Blank. “This ranking is one measure of the world-class education our faculty and staff provide students.” Read More
UW-Madison statement on CMU nickname
UW-Madison only schedules competitions with schools that are not on the NCAA’s list of colleges and universities subject to the restrictions on the… Read More
Three with campus ties rescue drowning man from Lake Mendota
A UW–Madison fraternity member, a campus employee, and an alumnus of the university are being credited with saving a 24-year-old man from drowning in Lake Mendota. Read More
Machine learning and its radical application to severe weather prediction
In the last decade, artificial intelligence applications have exploded across various research sectors, including computer vision, communications and medicine. Now, the rapidly developing technology is making its mark in weather prediction. Read More
UW South Madison Partnership Community Celebration promises food, family fun
The free, family-friendly event Sept. 12 is open to the entire community, and features a complimentary cookout, live DJ, free scoops from UW–Madison’s retro ice cream truck, games, prize giveaways and a special visit from Bucky Badger. Read More
New nursing immersion program offers students meaningful, hands-on experience at respite camp
Nursing students in a new summer respite camp immersion course provided services for people with a broad spectrum of disabilities and practiced new nursing skills. Read More
Statement on Friday climate change protest
Updated 9:50 a.m. UW–Madison responded to a Friday morning climate change protest at the corner of Park Street and University Avenue in which two protesters… Read More
Seeking basic info on “basement rocks”
Geologist Esther Stewart makes a living poking around in the geologic basement beneath Wisconsin, which provides many clues to the land's history. Read More