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Center for Healthy Minds researchers use AI and 7.5M screenshots to understand suicide risk
Latest findings in first-of-its-kind study show nighttime smartphone behavior can be an indicator of suicidal thoughts.
‘Custodians of Wonder’ is 2026-27 Go Big Read choice
Journalist Eliot Stein explores how some of the world’s rarest and oldest traditions help cultivate a shared identity and keep the past alive.
Campus teaching workload policy, webpage released
The policy and web resources were developed following the release of the Universities of Wisconsin’s instructional workload policy, and with input from across campus.
UW–Madison’s Tech Exploration Lab: Where the classroom meets the real world
The lab is built around a simple expectation: Students come to build, test and refine projects with real problems in mind.
Information about research employee arrest
On Friday, April 10, 2026, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Police Department took a UW–Madison staff scientist into custody following a safety incident involving a co-worker.
From Bascom Hill to Hall of Fame: The Allee Willis Archive, Creativity Commons coming to UW–Madison Libraries
The donation is coupled with a $1.5 million gift that will fund the construction of a multidisciplinary makerspace in Memorial Library.
The UW Marching Band’s grand finale
Celebrating its 50th year, the Varsity Band Spring Concert marks the end of a season and puts on a memorable show.
Director of Athletics Chris McIntosh to depart for inaugural role in Big Ten Conference
McIntosh, who has served as UW–Madison's athletic director for five years, will become the Big Ten's first deputy commissioner for strategy. The university has named an interim director.
A proud day to be a Badger, even in defeat
The young team proved they’ll be a force to reckon with for years to come.
New study challenges bleak picture of U.S. state gaps in longevity gains
Updated data finds that life expectancy trends may not be as extreme or regionally unequal as earlier estimates suggested.
The Badgers are back
UW men’s hockey stuns North Dakota and advances to the NCAA championship game for the first time since 2010.
UW–Madison again named a ‘new Ivy’ by Forbes
The university was selected as one of the best in the country at "preparing and graduating the talent" that meets today's workforce needs.
Zahner to continue as Nursing interim dean
Susan Zahner, who has served in the role of interim dean of the School of Nursing since the beginning of December, will continue in her role for the foreseeable future.
Eschenfelder named L&S interim dean
Kristin Eschenfelder, academic associate dean and associate director for the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences, will begin the role in May.
UW–Madison ranked No. 1 producer of Peace Corps volunteers
Sixty-three Badgers served in 34 countries around the world from October 2024 to September 2025.
Meet the 2026 Academic Staff Excellence Award winners
"This year’s recipients represent the full breadth of academic staff excellence" and embody the Wisconsin Idea, says Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin.
The world’s best-selling author James Patterson will give this year’s Spring Commencement keynote
The master storyteller, who will deliver the charge to graduates on May 9, shares early advice ahead of the ceremony.
Forward, Together: A strategic framework for the future
A new five-year strategic framework for UW–Madison helps identify and advance clear shared priorities and define the university's mission for the years ahead.
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.