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Badger football returns under the lights, in the best college football town in America
Staying up late for the season opener, UW fans celebrated their team shutting out the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks 17-0.
A Wisconsin welcome for new UW faculty
On a nearly perfect summer night, new UW–Madison faculty members and their families met their fellow colleagues and campus leaders.
W Project: Teaching the Badger way
On Aug. 27, 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 research reveals longevity gains slowing, life expectancy of 100 unlikely
A new study finds that life expectancy gains made by high-income countries in the first half of the 20th century have slowed significantly.
‘We are here’: New ad highlights national reach of Big Ten universities
A new TV ad by the Big Ten Conference celebrates the collective and collaborative impact of its members schools, including UW–Madison.
The best social media accounts to follow in Badgerland
These platforms are where Badgers come together to celebrate traditions, share experiences, and show off their pride. Find your favorite ways to stay connected.
Statewide prison education program aims to boost economy, reduce recidivism
A collaboration between several University of Wisconsin schools delivers college courses, certificates and degree pathways to students in person at seven correctional instutions in the state, with two more to be added this fall.
A century of research partnerships
Founded in 1925, as an independent, nonprofit foundation, the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation has helped steward the cycle of research, discovery, commercialization and investment at UW–Madison.
Recycling lithium from old electric vehicle batteries could be done cheaply with new electrochemical process
A group of UW–Madison chemists are hopeful they've found a solution, and they're already filing patents and courting global carmakers.
Finding their spark
Moving into a new learning community, these students are ready for a full-scale immersion in the Wisconsin Idea.
After the flood
UW students apply classroom learning to support a Wisconsin community in healing.
UW–Madison’s summer snapshot
Camp Randall was filled with music again, several new buildings rose up, students learned both indoors and out and research continued.
Catalysts of change: How CDIS partnerships are shaping what’s next
From building bridges with elementary schools to enabling scientific breakthroughs through statistical and computing expertise, CDIS is forging powerful partnerships that are transforming how work is done across campus and Wisconsin.
Scott announces final year as dean
School of Nursing Dean Linda D. Scott will step down from the position in June 2026 and will remain a member of the faculty. That will be the end of her 10th year, which she says is the right time to conclude her tenure.
From lakes to labs: Explore some of UW’s fascinating summer classes
Each summer, thousands of Badgers enroll in Summer Term courses to make progress on degree requirements, get hands-on training or even try something new.
Bridging the Gap
The UW School of Nursing’s Center for Aging Research and Education (CARE) provides essential support to the growing population of older adults in Wisconsin by educating the next generation of caregivers and engaging with communities to support healthy aging in place.
Elizabeth Hill named UW–Madison’s director of federal relations for research
In this recently updated role, Hill will serve as a key advocate for UW–Madison’s federally funded research enterprise, working to ensure continued investment in the university’s efforts to improve lives in Wisconsin and beyond.
Pay increase for UW employees to become effective
View this information in six languages: The Universities of Wisconsin will be implementing general wage increases for employees, including eligible employees of UW–Madison,…
UW rated highly for career preparation of graduates
LinkedIn has rated the University of Wisconsin–Madison 50th in the nation — and 10th among publics — among colleges that best set up graduates for long-term career success.