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Flood closures may complicate residence hall move-in
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
Regents approve UW System budget request
The request for new state funding, if supported by the governor and state legislators, would be used to serve more students in high-demand programs and support continued excellence in research and education. Read More
Mentorship program worth its weight in gold for Wisconsin startups
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
Martens recolonized Isle Royale in the ’90s, showing island’s dynamism
The results of a new study provide much-needed context about the natural history of an island long considered an unspoiled wilderness, but one with a long history of ecological disruptions and recoveries. Read More
Media advisory: UW South Madison Partnership hosts community celebration
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
Thank you dairy much
Aides to members of Congress from Wisconsin toured UW–Madison this week, including a stop at the Center for Dairy research, where they sampled dairy products developed in the state with the benefit of the center’s expertise. The three-day tour also included visits to many other UW–Madison locations. Read More
Kids connect with robot reading partners
Researchers have built a robot to serve as a reading buddy to middle school kids. Its new friends grew more excited about books and more attached to the robot over two weeks of reading together. Read More
More than a mascot: Chancellor hails ‘Bucky on Parade’
“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
TV series highlights alumna’s struggle for equity at her school
Jessica Stovall, now a teacher in suburban Chicago, is one of the subjects in a documentary series that follows students, teachers and administrators over the course of a year. Read More
UW-Extension Conference Centers and Mail Services join UW–Madison
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
Greenhouses contend with the climate to keep plants growing
The university's greenhouses, which include plants from all over the world, provide study material for botany and horticulture courses and the precisely controlled climates required for research experiments. Read More
Weather advisory – flooding
We urge members of the campus community to use caution while driving. Do not attempt to drive through flooded streets. Read More
Statement from the University of Wisconsin–Madison on sexual assault allegations
UW-Madison views allegations of sexual violence with deep concern. When anyone tells us that they have experienced sexual misconduct, we respond – and that includes providing support resources as well as information on formal reporting options. Read More
UW-Madison spinoff releases app dedicated to ‘Live Undiscovered Music’
As users engage with LÜM, they are rewarded with tokens that they can use or buy to raise the visibility of a favorite artist. Read More
UW–Madison, Green County launch UniverCity partnership
Developed with the Wisconsin Idea in mind, UniverCity Year brings together faculty, students and members of Wisconsin communities to address local challenges through engagement, university research and state-of-the-art technology. Read More
Manipulating how yeast cells work could lead to new medical treatments
Megan McClean, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering, studies cellular signaling pathways, the biological networks that transform external signals into internal decisions such as whether to grow or die. Read More
How do you Bucky on Parade?
The Bucky on Parade project placed 85 life-size Bucky Badger statues throughout Madison and Dane County, and they've proven to be a big draw for many. Read More
UW-Madison experts can address back-to-school topics
As parents, students and teachers prepare for the upcoming school year, experts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison are ready to provide expertise on a variety of subjects. Read More
Girls learn skills at “Nick” construction site
As part of a "Build Like a Girl" outreach event on Aug. 10, hosted by Miron Construction, nearly 15 4th- through 6th-grade girls from the Boys and Girls Club of Milwaukee helped out on to the construction site for the Nicholas Recreation Center at UW–Madison. Read More
Exact Sciences groundbreaking at University Research Park paves path to 21st century research landscape
Today’s groundbreaking of a 130,000 square-foot, five-story headquarters for Exact Sciences at University Research Park reflects the acknowledgement that high-technology workers show an increasing interest in denser, more urban surroundings. Read More