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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.
Inside the studio of the best student radio station
WSUM rules the airwaves thanks to creative freedom and hard work.
3 things you didn’t know about tutoring at UW–Madison
UW's learning support services help students succeed during the academic year.
Remembering 9/11, 25 years later
A look back at how the UW–Madison community came together amid tragedy.
UW–Madison announces Fulbright U.S. Student Awards for 2026-2027
Sixteen Badgers were awarded grants from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, the country’s flagship program for international exchange.
From Kane Brown on Library Mall to Badgers at Lambeau Field: A special weekend of entertainment
The country music star electrified campus with an exclusive concert, while UW football visited the legendary home of the Green Bay Packers.
UW–Madison rises in entrepreneurship rankings
The university ranks No. 6 among U.S. public universities in undergraduate founders, jumping nine spots in overall undergraduate ranking from last year.