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Eric Wilcots named as interim chancellor of UW–Madison
Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman has named Eric Wilcots as interim chancellor of UW–Madison effective May 17.
Badger love matches
Some UW–Madison grads gain not only a degree, but also a partner. UW sweethearts share stories of how they met — and even popped the question — on campus.
From art student to game changer
As co-founder of Raven Software, UW alum Brian Raffel has remained deeply committed to his Wisconsin roots and his belief in the power of education — values that recently inspired a major donation to his alma mater.
UW ranked No. 2 public university in the U.S. by Time magazine
The university placed 20th overall in the World’s Top Universities of 2026 analysis.
There’s snow place like Winter Carnival
The signature event on frozen Lake Mendota celebrates the season the Badger way.
UW Regents meeting covers Mnookin farewell, AI efforts, pluralism, business partnerships
UW–Madison hosted the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, delivering an agenda packed with campus highlights and a range of speakers.
UW–Madison and GE HealthCare partnership honored with Regents Business Partnership Award
UW–Madison and GE HealthCare have completed more than 130 research projects together, leading to numerous scientific and technological advancements.
Badgers in the 2026 Winter Olympics
Follow along as 12 current and former UW women’s hockey players compete for gold in Italy.
Chancellor Mnookin expresses gratitude, reflects on leading in a time of challenge
Addressing the Board of Regents, UW–Madison’s departing leader underscored that the university’s success is derived from the support of the people and State of Wisconsin.
Ready for takeoff: UW Board of Regents approve new aerospace engineering major
The new major will launch at the start of the fall 2026 semester. It will be first ABET-accredited aerospace engineering degree in Wisconsin.
UW Sea Grant tracks PFAS and other contaminants in bald eagles
Supported by federal funding, the Great Lakes Eagle Health Project investigates how pollutants are affecting the animal’s health — and the environment at large.
UW announces inaugural winners of Wisconsin Exchange grants
The projects put 'pluralism into practice' across campus, as part of the initiative to help students, faculty and staff learn to engage, live and lead in a polarized world.
Ancient rocks reveal evidence of the first continents and crust recycling processes on Earth
New analyses of the planet’s oldest minerals suggest a diversity of tectonic settings not previously expected more than 4 billion years ago.
Inside MadHacks: The Midwest’s premier hackathon
Over 400 students convened in Morgridge Hall for a innovation marathon that challenged participants to turn ideas into projects in just 24 hours.
Snowburst Bash welcomes students back
Students ended their first week of spring semester with an evening of fun that stretched across all four levels of Union South, from rock climbing on the lower level to board games and crafts at the top level.
Full circle: UW–Madison alum works with grad students as local government professional
Five years after completing a master’s degree in urban and regional planning, Alex Allon is now helping to build the pipeline of future public servants.
UW–Madison measles case
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is currently working closely with Public Health Madison & Dane County and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to investigate a confirmed measles case in a student.
Dancing for (over) a century
The Dance Department is preparing to celebrate the centennial of UW–Madison's (and the nation's) first dance major. Look back at some of the milestones that have shaped the program.
Events honor MLK’s legacy
Student leaders from the Wisconsin Union Directorate developed programming to celebrate and reflect on King's teaching.
From the lab to the NICU: UW researchers pioneer contactless health monitoring
The system could pave the way for safer, more comfortable patient care in settings ranging from neonatal units to in-home recovery.