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UW–Madison international and area studies centers awarded $4 million in federal grants

August 28, 2018

Eight centers here will use the money to conduct research on key world regions and issues, provide training and outreach throughout the state, and support regional and international teaching on campus. Read More

Here’s the latest on how flooding is affecting campus

August 28, 2018

Campus continues to operate normally and move-in is proceeding as scheduled. The primary area of concern is the western areas of campus, around Willow Creek and Lot 60. Read More

New hiring and reference check policies to address sexual harassment

August 28, 2018

These policies will ensure consistent disclosure of cases of sexual violence and sexual harassment to hiring institutions. They will also ensure that hiring institutions ask about sexual violence and sexual harassment during the hiring process. Read More

Moving target

August 27, 2018

The moving-in process is underway on campus, with students beginning to settle into their residence halls after carrying in carts, baskets and armloads full of all those things they brought from home that they just can't live without.  Read More

UW-Madison rises again in Washington Monthly rankings

August 27, 2018

UW–Madison ranked 22nd overall, and it was fourth in research expenditures, and third in the number of science and engineering Ph.Ds. awarded. Read More

Campus situated between two lakes means beauty, but also high waters sometimes

August 24, 2018

Rising waters from Lake Mendota area are affecting some parts of the UW–Madison campus, including the Hasler limnology building and Picnic Point. Read More

Flood closures may complicate residence hall move-in

August 24, 2018

Numerous campus area streets will be closed to accommodate UW–Madison students who will be moving into university residence halls starting Aug. 26. Flooding is expected to close some nearby streets. Read More

Mentorship program worth its weight in gold for Wisconsin startups

August 23, 2018

MERLIN Mentors, supported by University Research Park and the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, is a source of free guidance for entrepreneurs from people who have been there, done that. Read More

Media advisory: UW South Madison Partnership hosts community celebration

August 23, 2018

What: The UW South Madison Partnership will host its first-ever community celebration on Thursday, August 30 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The event honors the… Read More

More than a mascot: Chancellor hails ‘Bucky on Parade’

August 21, 2018

“I confess: I love Bucky Badger,” says Chancellor Rebecca Blank. So it’s safe to say nobody enjoyed this summer’s “Bucky on Parade” public art project more than she did, and she’s thanking the artists and sponsors behind it. Read More

UW-Extension Conference Centers and Mail Services join UW–Madison

August 21, 2018

Employees of the two units underwent an orientation program to learn more about what it means for their team to be part of UW–Madison and celebrated completion of the program and the transition with a group photo on the rooftop of the Pyle Center. Read More