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UW faculty members named National Academy of Inventors fellows
NAI fellowships are considered the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors, according to the organization.
Teaching students to deliberate, not debate
In a public policy course, UW–Madison students put the science behind productive disagreement into practice.
Through top scholarship, Navy sailor is docking at UW for a bachelor’s degree
Freshman Lorelai Haase will maintain her active-duty status while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering.
Viruses found in carbon-storing wetlands play an active role in shaping ecosystem health
The viruses could also help determine if a wetland has been damaged or if restoration efforts are working.
Senior will take next step in science with prestigious Marshall Scholarship
UW senior Evelyn Browning will use the scholarship to continue her research of genetic variants.
UW–Madison Winter 2025 Commencement details
The university anticipates conferring degrees to 2,151 students (1,604 bachelor’s degrees, 438 master’s degrees, and 109 doctoral degrees). Of these students, 1,428 have indicated they plan to attend Sunday’s ceremony.
Meet a few of UW–Madison’s notable grads of winter 2025
We spoke with five of the many extraordinary Badgers who have taken advantage of what the university has to offer in singular and memorable ways.
Train for the job you want
Outside the classroom, medical students in the School of Medicine and Public Health seize opportunities to gain knowledge and serve.
UW–Madison wins Abbott-Big Ten blood drive, receives $1 million for health
The university was awarded $1 million to advance student or community health after winning a blood drive competition among all Big Ten Conference schools.
Reminder on UW–Madison policies regarding inclement weather
Only the chancellor or an authorized designee has the authority to cancel classes, suspend services or close the campus or any campus building to the public, students and employees.
When the snowstorm ends, the Battle for Bascom begins
See who emerged victorious in the traditional snowball fight between Lakeshore and Southeast residents.
UW Board of Regents approves UW–Madison proposal to create College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence
The new college will build upon the university’s strengths in computer, data, library and information sciences and statistics.
Smart farming
UW‘s statewide network of hyper-local weather stations gives Wisconsin growers a powerful tool to reduce costs and improve yields.
Studying the night away
UW students prepare for the end of the fall semester during the study-friendly event, The Long Night Against Procrastination.
Jump into commencement with student speaker Jeeva Premkumar
As Premkumar prepares to address his fellow graduates, he's reflecting on the ways he’s been able to make the most of the hands-on opportunities that drew him to Wisconsin.
Snowfall creates a campus wonderland
While the snow tangled traffic and slowed pedestrians, it did bring a measure of wintertime holiday cheer to campus.
He’s a freshman business major and already a successful entrepreneur
Freshman Wyatt Vail built a photography business as a sophomore in high school. Now, he's bringing his business acumen to UW–Madison.
UW–Japan engineering and technology forum bridges gaps and showcases Wisconsin industry innovation
The 2025 UW–Japan Engineering & Technology Forum showcased cutting-edge UW–Madison research capabilities.
Zahner named interim School of Nursing dean
Susan Zahner has more than 40 years of professional experience in public health, nursing, and academic leadership.
Congressional staff see UW–Madison research, federal investments up close
Congressional staff visited campus to see firsthand how national investments fuel discovery, improve lives, and strengthen Wisconsin’s economy.