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Most recent U.S. News Graduate program rankings, by department
Following are the recent U.S. News Graduate rankings was for each UW–Madison graduate program, in the most recent year each was ranked.
UW–Madison graduate programs ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News
Nearly 20 programs ranked in their respective Top 10 lists, shining a light on the breadth and depth of the university’s graduate offerings.
Turning social science into high-quality play at Madison Children’s Museum
UW psychologist Kristin Shutts helps inform interactive exhibits using the latest research in her field.
Christian Capitini named director of the UW Carbone Cancer Center
Capitini, a national expert in the treatment and research of childhood cancers and professor at the School of Medicine and Public Health, will assume his new role on April 19.
UW–Madison celebrates 2026 Administrative Improvement Award recipients
These employees showed commitment to enhanced service delivery, process development and redesign, increased efficiency, cost savings and other improvements.
UW–Madison students ‘step into the professional world with a purpose’
More than 90% of UW graduates say their education prepared them for their career, according to new survey results.
New vaccine strategy could help extend immunity against evolving viruses
UW–Madison research identifies a way to program longer-lasting T cells, a potential step toward broader, more durable protection against infections like the flu and COVID-19.
UW–Madison ergonomics expert Robert Radwin named AAAS fellow
The engineering professor emeritus was nominated to the prestigious association for his innovative research on physical stress and injuries in the workplace.
Tia Nelson, champion of environmental stewardship, to receive honorary degree from UW–Madison
Nelson, who has been instrumental in advancing local, national and global conservation efforts, will be honored on May 8 at the spring commencement ceremony.
UW–Madison reaction to student government divestment resolution
UW–Madison is disappointed that the Associated Students of Madison (ASM) Student Council passed a resolution on Wednesday that issued a number of flawed, unrelated and illegal demands.
Sweet Success: UW medical students celebrate Match Day
During the annual tradition, fourth-year medical students filed onstage at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health to announce where their residencies will take them next.
Meet the winners of the 2026 Hilldale Awards
Four faculty members will receive recognition for their contributions to teaching, research and service.
Siegler named Wisconsin Public Media director
Jordan L. Siegler will lead the division of UW–Madison that delivers PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Radio to statewide audiences.
Practicing what we preach on viewpoint diversity
At the Pluralism in Practice Workshop, participants learned from leading experts and modeled ways to promote civil dialogue on campus.
Table talk with a multilingual twist
At UW’s Language Tables, students practice dozens of languages in a welcoming community outside of class.
UW–Madison celebrates outstanding teaching assistants
The 2025-26 Teaching Assistant Awards recognize 32 graduate students for their contributions to the university’s educational mission.
Ancient Antarctic ice cycles impacted ocean productivity thousands of miles away
UW–Madison study links Antarctic ice sheet growth and decay to a 40,000-year rhythm in subtropical marine productivity.
Badgers are back-to-back champs
UW women’s hockey overcomes a late scare from Ohio State to secure a record ninth national title.
Badgers power past Penn State in overtime thriller
With a big boost from its Olympians, UW women’s hockey advances to the NCAA championship game.
5 things to know about rare earth elements
UW–Madison Professor Julie Klinger shares her expertise on a resource that is reshaping geopolitics.