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New Faculty Focus: Allison Prasch
" I want my students to leave my classes with this skill—to be able to uncover how individuals and institutions use language (and other symbolic strategies) to move people toward action." Read More
Get Social: Back to school, and to the lake, the dorm and Well Red
The first week back at school made its appearance on Badgerland's social media this week. Pretty lake views, dorm rooms, excited freshmen, and traffic dominate this week's Get Social. Oh, and dogs, as always. Read More
University helps state growers cope with voracious, invading fruit fly
“These insects have invaded everywhere in the world that grows fruit,” says researcher Hanna McIntosh. “If the mulch works here, it’s probably applicable to people who grow fruit in other places.” Read More
Climate change impacts Wisconsin’s inland lakes
The UW Water Resources Institute studied the effect on lake levels, water quality, aquatic invasive species and fisheries for 15,000 of the state's "true water treasures." Read More
Chancellor welcomes new students at convocation
Incoming freshmen and transfer students were introduced to the traditions of campus today with an expanded slate of events surrounding the Chancellor’s Convocation. Read More
Videos, music on tablets boost moods of dementia patients and caregivers
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
Video: New provost delivers welcome message
Karl Scholz, in an introductory message as UW–Madison’s new provost, says he is looking forward to working with deans, directors, department chairs, faculty and staff to recruit and retain outstanding people, enhance educational programs, and burnish the university’s standing in research. Read More
New provost delivers welcome message
Karl Scholz, in an introductory message as UW–Madison’s new provost, says he is looking forward to working with deans, directors, department chairs, faculty and staff to recruit and retain outstanding people, enhance educational programs, and burnish the university’s standing in research. Read More
Steeped in history: Underground update is Bascom Hill’s latest chapter
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
Employees whose work stood out in Extension transition win awards
Recipients of the Outstanding Contributor Awards are the assistant vice chancellor for business services, the director of the Administrative Services Unit in the Office of Human Resources, and an assistant chief of the UW Police Department. Read More
New policy will create more gender-inclusive restrooms on campus
“This new policy formalizes efforts that have been under way on our campus to ensure that we have facilities in place to make everyone feel safe and welcome,” says Laurent Heller, vice chancellor for finance and administration. Read More
Next steps set following review of fraternity and sorority life by external team
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
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
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