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A message from Chancellor Mnookin on the tragic events in Israel and the Palestinian Territories
The following message was emailed from Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin to all students, faculty and staff on Oct. 11, 2023.
A harvest for all from the People’s Farm
Volunteers with The People's Farm student organization celebrated their harvest at the F.H. King garden by giving it all away to the campus community.
Discovery reveals mitochondria as potential treatment target for fragile X syndrome
The results fundamentally change how scientists understand the developmental origins of fragile X syndrome and suggest a potential treatment for brain cells damaged by the dysfunction.
Workday launch revised to July 2025
The revised timeline allows for thorough product and process testing; integration of ancillary systems (current systems, tools, or applications that will interact with Workday); and the effective adoption of business process changes.
Be part of something bigger, be a Partner in Giving
Partners in Giving provides much-needed support to the essential services and charitable work of more than 500 organizations. The 2023 campaign theme is “Be Part of Something Bigger” — a tribute to the power our charitable contributions can have in the community when we come together.
A look at lasting legacies and tailgating traditions from Homecoming 2023
Fans turned out on a bright and crisp fall morning to celebrate Homecoming 2023 ahead of the Badger football game, with many adding their own traditions to the game day experience.
Badgers on parade: Scenes from Homecoming 2023
UW–Madison's community came together Friday night to celebrate the annual Homecoming parade and the first Homecoming Block Party.
Remnant of cell division could be responsible for spreading cancer
The midbody’s involvement in cell signaling and stimulating cell proliferation has been investigated before, but UW researchers wanted to look inside the midbody remnants to learn more.
Oct. 12 update on Engineering Centers Building
Updated: 12 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12. Drying is complete in the Engineering Centers Building, 1550 Engineering Drive, following extensive flooding in September. While repairs to…
UW–Madison to launch novel research on suicide prevention and well-being
With up to $14 million in federal funding, the Center for Healthy Minds and the Wisconsin Institute for Sleep and Consciousness will investigate how complementary neuroscience and meditation-based interventions could target and repair the areas of the brain that control emotional regulation and cognitive flexibility.
Supporting shared governance participation
The following message was emailed to all UW–Madison employees on October 3 and can be viewed in multiple languages. Español Hmoob བོད་སྐད…
Joint Committee on Employment Relations and UW pay raises
Working with UW System, State Relations continues to advocate to legislators the need for JCOER to convene in a timely manner to approve the provisions of the 2023-25 pay plan for all UW employees.
Breaking through the noise of cellular signaling
Many cancers are the result of corrupted signaling pathways, and a more nuanced understanding of those pathway disruptions may be a key step in developing targeted treatments.
From stars to clothes, six student orgs for you
The clubs offer different activities and levels of involvement, but they have the same message to students: Take the plunge and engage in a community on campus.
Hess announces decision to step down as School of Education dean
Diana Hess, dean of UW's School of Education since 2015, will return to the faculty in summer 2024, leaving a legacy of growth, excellence and innovation at one of the nation’s most prominent schools of education.
UW–Madison enrollment tops 50,000; freshman class includes second-highest number of Wisconsin residents in a decade
The university continues to invest heavily in these Wisconsin resident students. Almost one in four Wisconsin residents new to campus this fall will be covered by either Bucky’s Tuition Promise or the new Bucky’s Pell Pathway.
Which flavor will get your vote for UW’s 175th anniversary ice cream?
Babcock Dairy is standing by to mix batches of anniversary ice cream in celebration of the University of Wisconsin's 175th year. But before they can begin, we need your help choosing the flavor!
UW–Madison prepares for possible federal shutdown
Campus offices began preparing for a possible federal government shutdown for several weeks. Detailed guidance for areas in which campus operations may be affected will be distributed. The goal is to provide support, limit disruption and disseminate information as it is available.
New program offers community-building for first-generation students at UW–Madison
In an effort to better support first-generation students and provide them enhanced opportunities to connect, find resources, and build community on campus, Student Affairs is launching the First-Generation Badgers program.
Resolution, carillon concert on Oct. 2 to honor Rebecca M. Blank
During her tenure as chancellor at UW–Madison, from 2013–2022, Blank focused on improving educational outcomes and the student experience, further elevating the university.