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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.
Campus launches new wheelchair loan programs
Wheelchairs are now available for campus tours offered through CAVR or for general campus use through Rec Well, in addition to existing wheelchairs offered through the Wisconsin Union.
Undergraduate research inspires community, confidence and growth
Working in a research lab is helping UW–Madison student Lauren Jacobs get more than hands-on career experience.
Leaders across the state react to Chancellor Mnookin’s departure
Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin announced Sunday, Jan. 25, that she will be leaving UW–Madison at the end of this academic year to become president of Columbia University.