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‘Prepared for life’: UW–Madison awards the most degrees ever
This spring UW–Madison reached a major milestone, awarding 13,733 degrees to new graduates — the most in university history.
From idea to company to cure
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, widely known as WARF, helps UW researchers turn science into start-ups.
A very Badger Halloween
From carved pumpkins to costumed climbs, students showed off their creativity and Badger pride at various events across campus.
What do you do with an English degree? If you’re Richard Lovett, run Hollywood.
From his Milwaukee roots to representing some of the biggest names in entertainment and sports, Lovett credits his success to grit, vision and kindness—and doing what you love.
UW–Madison partners with Microsoft and TitletownTech to accelerate AI-driven scientific discovery
Through the collaboration, UW–Madison researchers will work with Microsoft Discovery experts and TitletownTech’s network of industry partners to explore applications of advanced AI that can accelerate research and translation.
Fast Times at UW–Madison
With seven straight conference championships under their belts, the UW men’s cross-country team is used to leaving the Big Ten competition in the dust.
Mnookin, Zumbrunnen: Instructor workload update
The following message was sent to all faculty and academic staff from Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin and Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs…
Search begins for new provost
The provost is the chief academic officer of the university and the second-ranking officer under the chancellor, responsible for overseeing and coordinating the academic and outreach missions of the university.
UW Bat Brigade blends curiosity and conservation
Students on the brigade find opportunities to experience campus nature at night, take part in research, and support Wisconsin wildlife conservation.
Behind the scenes with Nate Buescher, UW freshman and Disney star
Meet the rising actor who’s balancing college classes with a lead role in the hit show ‘Electric Bloom.’
Celebrating (re)connection at Family Weekend
Undergraduate students welcomed their loved ones to UW–Madison for three days of academic, athletic and social activities during this year's Family Weekend.
Chazen move to reimagined galleries to begin in spring 2026
Stepping away from hierarchies that are common in art museums, the reinstallation highlights strengths in the collection, showcasing works previously less emphasized, and weaving important threads through social history.
With the Wisconsin Exchange, UW–Madison is strengthening a culture of civil dialogue across difference
The new initiative connects existing programs and cultivates new opportunities to make constructive conversation a visible and integral part of everyday life on campus.
Rock and roll and unleashed curiosity with Science on the Square
Wisconsinites shared collective jaw drops as they explored the kickoff event for the 15th annual Wisconsin Science Festival.
Author Percival Everett to deliver Go Big Read keynote on Nov. 4
Percival Everett, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel James, will discuss the book at the Go Big Read keynote during a visit to campus in early November.
Badgers make a splash with late-night Aqua Zumba
Dozens of Badgers danced in the Bakke's Cove Pool earlier this month in a free, late-night Aqua Zumba class led by recent alum Olivia Youngbauer.
UW fostering closer research ties with federal defense, cybersecurity agencies
UW–Madison leaders seek to expand partnership with federal agencies to boost dual-use research funding.
UW professor Andrea Putnam awarded 2025 Packard Fellowship
Putnam’s research focuses on how RNA and proteins help orchestrate gene expression during development. She is one of 20 early-career scientists from across the United States to be awarded this year’s fellowship.
With milk testing and new tools, UW scientists are helping prevent bird flu outbreaks in Wisconsin and beyond
The Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory processes samples from every dairy farm in the state to help prevent an H5N1 outbreak among cattle.
UW researchers uncover possible new treatment to target a devastating childhood brain cancer
Using fruit flies, scientists are investigating the genetic drivers of the rare but aggressive tumor.