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UW, MPD respond to Langdon Street incident
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is offering resources and support to UW students who may have been impacted by an off-campus criminal incident on Friday night.
2025 winners of the Cool Science Image Contest
This year’s winners used a variety of tools — from phone cameras to CT scanners — to capture fascinating, surprising and simply beautiful aspects of the natural world.
Federal shutdown update
Campus leaders are monitoring developments and potential impacts and will continue to communicate with the community and shared governance.
Scrolling for answers
Hundreds of Wisconsin teens are helping UW researchers study the effects of social media. The findings could be transformative.
Fill the Hill: A flamingo-fueled tradition supporting UW–Madison’s future
Now in its 13th year, the beloved tradition blends campus history and community spirit to support UW–Madison’s most pressing needs.
A big birthday bash for Bucky
The UW mascot celebrated his 85th birthday with a kids’ pep rally at the Overture Center, a parade down State Street and a gathering at the Terrace.
A sign to climb: Celebrating the opening of UW’s Morgridge Hall
Hundreds gathered in Morgridge Hall to mark the building's ribbon cutting and official opening to the campus community.
Access and affordability drive record interest as UW–Madison welcomes new students from all 72 Wisconsin counties
UW-Madison's incoming class represents every one of Wisconsin’s 72 counties, plus all 50 U.S. states.
UW–Madison prepares for possible federal shutdown
A federal government shutdown may affect university research operations, though its implications depend largely on the length and the corresponding guidance provided by federal agencies.
Growing the future
UW–Madison’s research stations help Wisconsin farmers stay on agriculture’s leading edge.
Chancellor Mnookin and former Chancellor Shalala discuss higher education then, now and next
Mnookin and Shalala shared insights from their experiences serving as UW–Madison chancellors, past and present, and discuss the university's critical role in preparing the workforce and citizens of the future during a time of unprecedented change.
UW students show off their creativity in their living spaces
Designing a living space that welcomes you home and is comfortable, accessible and cohesive can relieve a lot of the stress that stems from transitioning into a new location.
UW rises to 36th overall, 12th among publics in U.S. News rankings
UW–Madison’s undergraduate nursing program ranked eighth overall and fifth among publics, and the university’s undergraduate programs also received top 20 rankings in engineering, computer sciences, business, economics and psychology.
$25 million gift sparks innovation in UW–Madison’s new engineering building, and beyond
Nearly 70 years after Bjorn Borgen first arrived at UW–Madison as a student, he and his family are leaving a legacy that will benefit generations of Badger engineering students.
A global hub for Hollywood history
UW–Madison’s Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research preserves priceless materials from the entertainment industry.
At Reagan Institute Summit, Chancellor Mnookin reaffirms commitment to civil discourse and the public mission of higher education
Chancellor Mnookin participated with other national leaders in a panel titled “Higher Ed at a Crossroads: The Civic Mission and Trust.”
Rock out at the 15th annual Wisconsin Science Festival
Get ready to rock and roll at the Wisconsin Science Festival, featuring 10 days of in-person and virtual events across the state Oct. 16-26.
Update on Mechanical Engineering
Updated: 7 p.m. September 24 Effective immediately, building access and exit for the Mechanical Engineering Building must take place through: The north (University Avenue) entrances,…
A UW–Madison professor is looking for ways to boost trust in science and public health. Cuts to federal funding are making that work even harder.
UW–Madison professor Michael Xenos and his colleagues are working to ensure vital information is clearly and effectively communicated to people who might not have the most confidence in public health information.
A Decade of Discovery: ORCHARDS Concludes After Ten Years of Groundbreaking Research
After 10 years, the Oregon Child Absenteeism Due to Respiratory Disease Study has concluded. UW researchers involved with the study reflect on its impact as one of the most comprehensive and long-running community-based studies of respiratory illness in school-aged children in the US.