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UW-Madison biochemist wins Shaw Scientist Award
Ophelia Venturelli's research may lead to the ability to engineer behaviors among beneficial microbes in the gut ecosystem, which could be used to enhance their resilience to invasion by pathogens or unintended impairment from antibiotics. Read More
As continents continue moving, study suggests effects on biodiversity
UW geoscientists have found that marine species tend to become more numerous when the continents divide, and to stabilize — maybe even decline — when continents congeal. Read More
Update on @UWMadison Twitter account
The @UWMadison Twitter account has been restored after a Wednesday morning hack. University of Wisconsin–Madison staff became aware of suspicious activity… Read More
Research center launched to improve career readiness of college students
The Wisconsin Center for Education Research is launching a new initiative, the Center for Research on College-Workforce Transitions (CCWT), to study and help inform how college students can be better prepared to enter the competitive 21st-century job market. Read More
New clues to healthy bones for those with PKU
Individuals with PKU are unable to metabolize phenylalanine, so it accumulates at high levels in their blood, leading to intellectual disabilities, seizures and other serious health problems. Read More
UW-Madison spinoff highlighted as innovation success story in national report
“American-Made Innovation Sparking Economic Growth” identifies 102 companies that trace their roots to federally funded university research. Read More
Patient’s cells used to replicate dire developmental condition
“This is the first demonstration of using a patient’s cells to model a blood-brain barrier defect,” explains Eric Shusta, a UW–Madison professor of chemical and biological engineering and a senior author of the new study published today. Read More
Campus project aims to create engaging, welcoming classroom discussions
“As faculty and academic staff members, we often try to improve writing skills in our classes, but it is just as important to think of discussion as a skill that needs to be carefully developed,” says researcher Paula McAvoy. Read More
Starting their service
On May 13, 32 members of the UW–Madison Reserve Officer Training Corps were commissioned to serve in the Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps.
Scenes from Friday Spring Commencement 2017
More than 7,000 graduates took part in commencement exercises this weekend, celebrating with family and friends from around Wisconsin, the country and the world. Festivities began… Read More
Commencement Speech by Steven Levitan
Award-winning television producer Steven Levitan, a 1984 graduate of UW–Madison and creator of the Emmy-winning show ‘Modern Family’ presented the keynote speech during UW–Madison’s spring… Read More
“Don’t sit back and wait for good things to happen,” Levitan tells grads
About 42,000 turned out for Saturday's commencement exercises in Camp Randall to hear the 'Modern Family' producer. Read More
Scenes from Saturday Commencement 2017
More than 7,000 graduates took part in commencement exercises this weekend, celebrating with family and friends from around Wisconsin, the country and the world. Festivities began… Read More
Friday Commencement full of ‘peace, love, happiness’
“In your time here, no matter what school, college, department, institute, or research center you’ve been part of, I hope you’ve found an extraordinary community of scholars,” Chancellor Rebecca Blank told the graduates. Read More
Grads, you’re almost there!
All week, flocks of soon-to-be graduates have covered campus, celebrating and capturing photos of this special time. Read More
Over-the-counter drugs: Do we take as directed?
A marketing professor is studying how to discourage people with raging headaches from violating drug label directions. His findings could lead to changes in labeling and improved consumer education. Read More
Program tests behaviors that prevent bowel leakage in women
A University of Wisconsin–Madison gynecological surgeon is testing an educational program to reduce or prevent incontinence in women in southern and central Wisconsin. Read More
Colorado investigator, a UW alum, will be next Title IX coordinator
Lauren Hasselbacher most recently worked as a senior investigator in the Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance at the University of Colorado Boulder, where she investigated allegations of discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct on campus. Read More
As computing moves to cloud, UW–Madison spinoff offers faster, cleaner chip for data centers
A UW–Madison professor has formed a startup to advance a streamlined chip design that will run up to 10 times faster than those now inside data centers. Read More
Grammar Badgers spread language wisdom
Need some grammar advice? The Grammar Badgers website is perfect for you. The Grammar Badgers program was created by graduate students in English linguistics… Read More