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Convocation 2023: Thousands of new students begin their ‘Wisconsin Experience’
Convocation is UW–Madison’s formal welcome ceremony for all new freshmen and transfer students. For thousands of incoming students, the event at the Kohl Center is their entry into higher education and the beginning of their academic experience at UW–Madison.
UW–Madison responds to swimming pier collapse
According to the Madison Fire Department, 60-80 people were estimated to have been on the pier when it collapsed, with many swimming back to shore.
Badgers off to a blazing-hot start
The Badgers football team and head coach Luke Fickell started the new era of Wisconsin football with a 38-17 defeat of the Buffalo Bulls.
Four things an educational psychologist wants you to know about AI in the classroom
A former classroom teacher, a parent and scholar of technology and learning offers a few suggestions — and some assurances — about what to expect from AI in the near future.
UWPD, Dean of Students share safety information following downtown attack
The following message was sent to all students, faculty and staff on Sept. 3.
All about the W
On the evening of Sept. 1, thousands of first-year University of Wisconsin–Madison students gathered at Camp Randall Stadium for the W Project, a crash course in the Badger spirit.
New faculty receive welcome from Chancellor Mnookin and university leaders
More than 150 members of the campus community attended the reception, held annually at Olin House.
UW–Madison part of effort to advance fusion energy with machine learning
The new collaboration is built on open-science principles and will use machine learning to advance our knowledge of promising sources of magnetic fusion energy.
Move-in: Lots of helpers make move-in day work
During this week's move-in, all sorts of people pitch into push carts, carry boxes, offer advice and provide students with support on an emotional day, especially for students off to college for the first time.
Naloxone nasal spray available in more campus locations
This August, due to campuswide interest, UW–Madison installed 13 additional boxes, for a total of 25 locations on campus, so the entire UW–Madison community has access to this lifesaving measure.
Feeling like Barbie? Here are tips for finding purpose in the real world, based on science
In this summer's blockbuster movie of the same name, Barbie stares down an existential crisis. For humans in the real world, UW's Center for Healthy Minds has some well-tested guidance, along with a free app, for navigating life's challenges and cultivating well-being.
Student Jack Koch remembered for positive attitude, generosity of spirit
Friends and colleagues at UW remember Koch for his positive attitude and a commitment to personal growth. “Jack touched so many lives,” one said. “This leaves a big hole in our hearts.”
Recent alumna awarded national fellowship for graduate studies
Hanna Noughani graduated from UW–Madison with a double-major in neurobiology and oboe performance, and she will pursue a master’s degree in oboe performance at Indiana University–Bloomington’s Jacobs School of Music.
UW–Madison launches PharmD Early Assurance, opening door for more Wisconsin pharmacists
The PharmD Early Assurance program provides conditional admission to the UW–Madison Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program for high school seniors who want to become a pharmacist and are admitted to a four-year UW System university.
What’s changed in BadgerLand since you’ve been gone
Whether summer felt like an eternity or a week, move-in time is here for students. As you return to Madison for the upcoming semester, you may notice quite a few changes around town.
UW–Madison ranked second among public universities by Washington Monthly
The rankings are based on a school’s contribution to the public good in three categories: social mobility, research, and providing opportunities for public service.
UW–Madison joins state consortium to bolster Wisconsin’s lead in biohealth
The consortium will build on Wisconsin’s role as a center for growth in personalized medicine and biohealth technology to enhance the health and economic well-being of Wisconsinites and the global community.
Behind-the-Scenes Badger: Preparing the residence halls for students
Cody Gray says the secrets to a good residence hall move-in are communication, support, and of course, plenty of red carts. The Sellery Hall building supervisor looks forward to the energy of students returning.
New Faculty Focus: Quentin Riser
The primary focus of my work revolves around understanding how distinct patterns of early household conditions impact child and family outcomes.
Popular Graduate School ‘Dash’ expands to become even more welcoming
The Sept. 1 event, previously known as the Graduate School Degree Dash, will feature two races as well as other activities.