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The Wisconsin Idea volunteers for the Peace Corps
UW–Madison has been named the top volunteer-producing university since 2017.
A message about hazing from Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Lori Reesor
Dear students, I hope you are settling well into the semester, enjoying your classes and getting involved on campus. I’m writing today with…
UW–Madison’s incoming class and the people who got them here
The university welcomes nearly 10,000 new undergraduate students to campus this fall. Meet five of them — and the parents, partners and pets who helped pave their way.
UW-Madison information related to Sept. 23 Langdon St. incident
The university is fully committed to preventing and addressing hazing. A recent incident occurred at an unrecognized student organization.
Enlisting AI in the fight against drug-resistant bacteria
UW–Madison researchers identify new ways to address bacterial infections, which could accelerate alternatives to traditional antibiotics.
Great expectations for UW hockey
As the college hockey seasons ramp up, the men’s and women’s teams aim to capitalize on their spectacular 2025-26 seasons.
A new home for the UW Athletic Hall of Fame
Opening last week, the Ray Kubly Plaza outside the Kohl Center recognizes hundreds of Badger greats.
The return of UW’s rarest books
After an 18-month hiatus, Memorial Library’s Special Collections — and its 300,000 invaluable objects — are accessible again.
Tiny quantum nanostructures could make AI less of an energy hog
An emerging technology designed by UW–Madison engineers has the potential to make AI systems faster and significantly more energy efficient.
Meet the students making space for Women in Entrepreneurship
The student organization is enabling hundreds of women at UW–Madison to step confidently into entrepreneurial spaces.
Ireland, meet UW–Madison
An Irish delegation promoting the Aer Lingus College Football Classic visited campus last week, creating connections and collaborative opportunities in advance of next year’s international game.
UW rises to 8th among publics, 34th overall, in U.S. News rankings
“Best Value Schools” ranking also jumps 23 spots, placing UW–Madison 24th in the nation.
UW’s new Irving & Dorothy Levy Hall welcomes the world
The transformational hub for the humanities and interpretive social sciences will serve as a center for cultural studies, history, community and more.
First drug to treat Alexander disease approved by the FDA after three decades of research at UW–Madison
The drug is the first and only disease-modifying treatment for the rare neurological disease.
Butterflies in the sky: Badgers explore the world of migrating monarchs
UW–Madison students helped with butterfly tracking efforts as part of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve's ongoing research initiative.
What Is UW–Madison?
For fans of both Jeopardy! and the UW, it’s a special thrill when the top-rated TV quiz show reveals a clue related to the university, which might happen more than you think!
UW–Madison in four walks
Lush landscapes, iconic architecture, centuries of local history and meditative escapes. UW has it all along these scenic walks across campus.
Going long on Badger history
In celebration of the Badgers–Fighting Irish game, UW Archives spent nine months unearthing treasures for a once-in-a-lifetime exhibit with the University of Notre Dame.
WARF announces total 2026 support for UW–Madison research
Last fiscal year, WARF provided $160.7 million in total support to UW–Madison and the Morgridge Institute for Research.
Search begins for 2 new ombuds
UW ombuds provide informal opportunities for employees to be heard in addressing workplace problems.