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Meet some of our notable grads for spring 2026
From creating community, to serving others and bringing home Olympic gold, these soon-to-be-grads define what it means to be a Badger.
UW survey offers first comprehensive look at student basic needs
Questions from the first comprehensive Basic Needs Survey addressed food security, housing stability, financial resources and more.
UW–Madison names Remzi Arpaci-Dusseau founding dean of College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence, announces major investment in college’s launch
$100 million in philanthropic support and a significant campus investment, including 50 new faculty positions, will support research, education and innovation
Now a Truman Scholar, UW junior Miranda Garcia-Dove’s dedication to public service is driven by curiosity and kindness
One of the top academic awards for undergraduate students, Truman Scholarships support the next generation of leaders
‘Being part of something bigger than you’ with Badger Volunteers
UW–Madison students head into the local community to find purpose and make a difference.
Five UW–Madison professors elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
The new members, representing a wide range of academic research areas, were selected for accomplishments in their fields.
The Crazylegs Classic kicks off spring in Madison
Evolving into a major event, the annual run/walk celebrates campus scenery and Badger community.
Three UW–Madison professors earn Guggenheim Fellowships
The prestigious awards recognize their prior career achievements and future promise.
Faculty Senate sets start of fall 2027 semester for Sept. 2
The amendment changes dates for finals and the grading deadline but does not change the dates for Thanksgiving recess or Winter 2027 Commencement.
UW–Madison leadership seeks employee feedback on administrative services
The 2026 Administrative Quality Satisfaction Survey invites employees to share confidential feedback on administrative services to help improve campus operations and employee experiences.
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research announces changes to better support UW–Madison’s research enterprise
Following extensive consultation, OVCR is looking to better align research priorities across campus, support university research and creative expression and offer improved services.
Regents recognize Mnookin’s service, contributions
The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents adopted a resolution citing UW–Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin's leadership in multiple areas ahead of her upcoming departure for Columbia University.
The start of Terrace season
After a long winter, the sunburst chairs are back on the Memorial Union Terrace.
A UW professor’s book tells the overlooked tale of a queer Black man who risked his life during WWII for love
Ethelene Whitmire’s ‘The Remarkable Life of Reed Peggram,’ who survived and escaped a Nazi concentration camp with his lover, has received national recognition since its release.
Three UW–Madison students awarded prestigious 2026 Goldwater Scholarships
The Goldwater Scholarship is the premier undergraduate scholarship in mathematics, engineering and the natural sciences in the United States.
Center for Healthy Minds researchers use AI and 7.5M screenshots to understand suicide risk
Latest findings in first-of-its-kind study show nighttime smartphone behavior can be an indicator of suicidal thoughts.
‘Custodians of Wonder’ is 2026-27 Go Big Read choice
Journalist Eliot Stein explores how some of the world’s rarest and oldest traditions help cultivate a shared identity and keep the past alive.
Campus teaching workload policy, webpage released
The policy and web resources were developed following the release of the Universities of Wisconsin’s instructional workload policy, and with input from across campus.
UW–Madison’s Tech Exploration Lab: Where the classroom meets the real world
The lab is built around a simple expectation: Students come to build, test and refine projects with real problems in mind.
Information about research employee arrest
On Friday, April 10, 2026, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Police Department took a UW–Madison staff scientist into custody following a safety incident involving a co-worker.