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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.
Shim, Russell reappointed to dean roles
The deans of the School of Human Ecology and the Division of Continuing Studies recently completed a dean review.
August 3 campus cooling update
To the campus community, Thank you again for your continued flexibility throughout the last several weeks of work to repair and restore the…
Igniting interdisciplinary innovation: Campuswide initiative brings hundreds of researchers together to tackle society’s most complex challenges
A total of 17 teams have selected to receive up to $250,000 in one-year seed awards, along with team-development support for key projects.
Testing the waters: Conservation students learn by doing
UW graduate students dip their toes into ecology management as part of the Nelson Institute’s professional program course.
What it feels like to …
Step into the shoes of UW–Madison alumni who’ve had extraordinary experiences — the kind that change lives, test limits, attract a national spotlight and even shape history.
Study reveals massive quantities of undeclared uranium are exported from Democratic Republic of the Congo
Researchers from UW–Madison and Princeton University note the blind spot in nuclear accounting has global nuclear security implications.
July 30 campus cooling update
To the campus community, Thank you again for your continued flexibility throughout the last several weeks of work to repair and restore the…
NSF announces investment to shape the nation’s future data backbone
UW's Morgridge Institute for Research and College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence join five other partner universities to provide data services for the AI era.
Pharmacy students tackle patient problems with business pitches
In the School of Pharmacy’s annual ShaRx Tank, five PharmD student-led teams bring entrepreneurial ideas from concept to competition in front of alumni judges
UW–Madison’s architectural treasures
The university has built a wealth of nationally recognized historic places since opening its doors in 1848, serving physical reminders of the past that makes the future possible.
July 27 campus cooling update
Progress continues toward buildings reopening before students return for fall semester
AC/DC charges up Camp Randall
The band's long-awaited return to Madison brought thousands of fans to campus for a night of classic hard rock anthems.
Miller named vice provost for enrollment management
Ashley Miller will serve as UW–Madison's next vice provost for enrollment management and chief enrollment officer, effective Sept. 8.
Predicting where wildfire smoke will go next
A collaboration between UW–Madison researchers and Argonne National Laboratory is advancing new methods to improve air quality forecasting— and provide earlier warnings to the public.
5 projects at UW–Madison aimed at transforming science and energy with AI receive DOE Genesis Mission funding
The projects, spanning fusion to critical minerals, are among those awarded for accelerating breakthroughs using a new platform that combines AI, quantum systems, supercomputing and advanced scientific instruments.
Barber appointed to roles in Office of the Provost
Sarah Barber has been appointed vice provost for academic affairs and chief of staff in the Office of the Provost.
UW–Madison chancellor search committee accepting nominations, applications
Applicants should submit materials by September 10 for full consideration.
Three summer arts students, three unique experiences
Summer arts courses at UW offer students a bonus season to earn valuable credits, expand their horizons and, in some cases, discover deeply personal stories.
The upside of online relationships
UW–Madison professor Catalina Toma reveals the unexpected benefits of social media and dating apps.