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$25 million gift sparks innovation in UW–Madison’s new engineering building, and beyond

September 22, 2025

Nearly 70 years after Bjorn Borgen first arrived at UW–Madison as a student, he and his family are leaving a legacy that will benefit generations of Badger engineering students.

A global hub for Hollywood history

September 22, 2025

UW–Madison’s Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research preserves priceless materials from the entertainment industry.

Rock out at the 15th annual Wisconsin Science Festival

September 18, 2025

Get ready to rock and roll at the Wisconsin Science Festival, featuring 10 days of in-person and virtual events across the state Oct. 16-26.

Update on Mechanical Engineering

September 17, 2025

Updated: 7 p.m. September 24 Effective immediately, building access and exit for the Mechanical Engineering Building must take place through: The north (University Avenue) entrances,…

A UW–Madison professor is looking for ways to boost trust in science and public health. Cuts to federal funding are making that work even harder.

September 16, 2025

UW–Madison professor Michael Xenos and his colleagues are working to ensure vital information is clearly and effectively communicated to people who might not have the most confidence in public health information.

A Decade of Discovery: ORCHARDS Concludes After Ten Years of Groundbreaking Research

September 16, 2025

After 10 years, the Oregon Child Absenteeism Due to Respiratory Disease Study has concluded. UW researchers involved with the study reflect on its impact as one of the most comprehensive and long-running community-based studies of respiratory illness in school-aged children in the US.

Students celebrate Latine heritage with annual march up Bascom Hill

September 15, 2025

The event, organized by the Latine Heritage Month Planning Committee, is a chance for all UW students to celebrate Latine culture, make new connections and greet old friends.

Bucky’s Tuition Promise boosts retention rate for lower-income students, long-term study finds

September 15, 2025

UW–Madison’s flagship financial aid program increases second-year retention by several percentage points.

Antibiotic pollution could accelerate amphibian decline by turning a potential solution into a threat

September 12, 2025

This pollution turns a bacteria’s natural fungus-fighting chemicals into a boon for Bd, a fungus infecting amphibians worldwide

UW–Madison information on Sept. 12 graffiti incident

September 12, 2025

Criminal damage to the university’s buildings and spaces — for any reason or purpose — is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

When it comes to sustainability, UW–Madison earns STARS Gold

September 11, 2025

STARS is the most widely recognized framework in the world for publicly reporting comprehensive information related to a college or university’s sustainability performance.

Student to student: Are you better at early or late classes?

September 10, 2025

Some students struggle to get to early classes, while others like taking them to free up their schedules later. The key, according to advisors and students, is to figure out what works best for you, both academically and socially.

New year, same Badger spirit

September 8, 2025

Badgers are back! Campus has reawakened as students settle in for a new academic year.

‘Almost magical’: Wisconsin Youth Leadership Forum empowers young people with disabilities

September 5, 2025

The School of Education’s six-day residency program instills leadership, self-advocacy and career awareness.

Students open new doors to learning on first day of class

September 3, 2025

A little morning rain couldn't stop thousands of Badgers making their way to lecture halls and labs across campus for the first day of class.

Thousands of new Badgers kick off the school year with convocation ceremony

September 2, 2025

UW–Madison’s newest students gathered for a formal welcome to campus during New Student Convocation.

Taking the court: Players and fans are ready for another action-packed Badger volleyball season

August 31, 2025

The Kohl Center was the backdrop for thousands of volleyball fans — most sporting Badger red in support of the home team — during the Opening Spike Classic.