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$27M WARF investment fuels UW–Madison’s next frontiers in research
The gift aims to accelerate four high-impact research initiatives at the university: quantum technologies, brain health, fusion energy and national security.
What we did on your summer vacation
From new faces to refreshed places, catch up on the top 10 headlines from a busy summer on campus.
Inoway-Ronnie made an imprint on Bascom, UW–Madison
Eden Inoway-Ronnie retires after nearly 30 years as chief of staff to UW–Madison’s provosts — capping a career defined by institutional knowledge, consensus-building, and steady counsel through changing leadership and challenges.
New Student Convocation: A kickoff for fall semester
UW–Madison’s Convocation event welcomes new and transfer students to campus to celebrate the beginning of the fall semester.
UW–Madison and Green Bay-area partners build flood resilience along the East River
With coordinating support from UW’s Wisconsin Sea Grant, the East River Collaborative brings together The Nature Conservancy, NEW Water and local governments to build a more resilient East River watershed.
Incarceration rates are declining. A new study explores some of the reasons why.
A new analysis of data highlights the extent of declines and shows the reasons prison populations are shrinking differ from the reasons incarceration grew.
Summer sweet spots
Across campus and around Madison, summer brings people together in the places that define the season, from beloved UW traditions and Camp Randall concerts to neighborhoods where community takes root.
Found: Mega-Earth!
Researchers with the Wisconsin Center for Origins Research have discovered their first exoplanet, a 170-million-year-old planet more than 2.5 times larger than the Earth.
Global radiology partnerships provide critical medical support and shared learning
From Peru to Malaysia, radiology experts and programs from UW–Madison are helping under-resourced communities around the world. For the clinicians involved, the impact is mutual.
Researchers identify new target in the gut for reducing Alzheimer’s risk
Gut bacteria produce a common compound called imidazole propionate. Higher levels of it contribute to dementia-related changes in the brain, a study reveals.
UW researchers simplify production of promising targeted cancer therapies
A new technique for creating antibody-drug conjugates has already led to a startup company aimed at advancing the technology.
A bird’s-eye view of the world
Presented by UW's McPherson Eye Research Institute, Vision at the Arboretum offered a glimpse in to the world of avian eyesight.
A movie set, right on campus
Professor Aaron Greer turns to the UW–Madison community to help bring the feature film ‘Morning Moon’ to life.
Tasty, cheap and eco-friendly, Goodie Bag is growing at an app-ealing rate
With help from a Badger alum, a fast-growing app is helping people access surplus food at a steep discount.
McBride named director of Enterprise Risk Management at UW–Madison
As the program’s inaugural director, McBride will coordinate an enterprise-wide approach to managing the full range of risks that could affect UW, from both inside and outside the organization.
PharmTox program delivers exceptional outcomes
Whether they pursue pharmacy, medicine, research or industry, UW–Madison PharmTox graduates are prepared to succeed.
We are the champions
From the soccer pitch to the ice rink, revisit some of the most memorable national title runs in Badger sports history.
UW faculty receive 2026-27 WARF, Kellett and Romnes honors
Forty-two faculty members spanning the arts and humanities, physical sciences, social sciences and biological sciences have been awarded fellowships from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.
August 10 campus cooling update: All buildings operational
All buildings have reopened and have returned to normal operations. All employees located in these buildings should return to their standard onsite workplace arrangements
New UW–Madison center accelerates discovery where materials meet their limits
A team of UW engineers has received nearly $25 million from the NSF to accelerate the discovery and development of “super” materials that can withstand extreme conditions.