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SOAR programming emphasizes inclusivity, social justice
SOAR and other initiatives, such as the new Our Wisconsin inclusivity and community-building experience that debuts this fall, aim to help all new students come together in a strong, cohesive community. Read More
Macular degeneration insight identifies promising drugs to prevent vision loss
In tests on mice, drugs that are already on the market prevented damage to the cells that sustain the light-sensitive cells in the eyes. Read More
Donations sought for Bad River Band flooding victims
The office of the American Indian Campus and Community Liaison will be collecting food, clothing, baby necessities (clothes, diapers, wipes), toiletries, etc. Donations can be dropped off at 173 Bascom Hall. Read More
UW-Madison professor reflects on decades of attending party conventions
UW-Madison political science professor Byron E. Shafer, who has attended political party conventions since 1980, expects some interesting developments at this year's events. Read More
Expert: Improve financial literacy by ‘paying regular attention’ to tasks
Nearly two-thirds of Americans couldn’t pass a basic financial literacy test, according to the FINRA Foundation’s National Financial Capability Study out this week. Those results aren’t surprising to J. Michael Collins, faculty director of the Center for Financial Security at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Pre-law scholars program highlights opportunities in law
A new program helps promising students from groups historically underrepresented in the legal profession or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Read More
Mara McDonald, ‘quintessential boundary crosser,’ dies at 68
Although the longtime assistant administrator in the Laboratory of Genetics and J.F. Crow Institute for the Study of Evolution retired from the university last year, she continued to touch lives. Read More
UW, Purdue scientists solve structure of cold virus linked to childhood asthma
The findings provide the foundation for future antiviral drug and vaccine development against rhinovirus C. Read More
A new whey to manage PKU
Screening and management of PKU has a long and storied connection to Wisconsin. Harry Waisman was instrumental in initiating the testing of infants for PKU and treating individuals with the disorder throughout the state. Read More
UW-Madison makes Forbes Top 10 for public colleges
Forbes magazine has once again ranked UW–Madison as one of its Top Colleges in the United States. The university rose to 10th among public colleges, up from 11th last year, and 69th overall for the second year in a row. Read More
Carla Perez named bursar at UW–Madison
Carla Perez, director of student accounts and university cashier at Rice University, has been named bursar at UW–Madison. She has more than 25 years of experience managing tuition and fees cashiering operations, student accounts and student loan services. Read More
UW professor helps promote sustainability throughout the state
Tom Eggert and his colleagues at UW–Madison are helping businesses showcase their sustainable practices through the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council. Read More
West campus playfield construction to increase traffic
Work includes upgrading the fields to a permeable synthetic turf system for outdoor programs, including intramural sports, sports clubs and special events. Read More
Professors named to American Academy of Nursing
Kristine Kwekkeboom researches non-drug therapies to relieve symptoms in cancer patients and serves as the faculty director of the nursing doctorate program. Karen Solheim, an expert in global health, is leading a sweeping curriculum redesign. Read More
Orrantia hired as new UW–Madison director of community relations
She has experience in community relations and business administration, though most importantly, she has a passion for bringing people together. Read More
UW-Madison scores high in world university rankings
For the third year in a row, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has been ranked 25th worldwide by the Center for World University Rankings. Read More
Wondrous woods
Muir Woods consists of a 7-acre forested tract northwest of Bascom Hall and east of the Sewell Social Science Building. In many ways, it is one of those little secrets that hides in full view. The formal name for this area is John Muir Park, a tribute to the great naturalist who once lived in North Hall just across the road. Read More
Shop Smarter
UW-Madison School of Business Professor Joann Peck offers some sure tips to make us better consumers and shoppers.
Kids Coding
UW-madison students get hands on experience while teaching kids the basics of computer coding.
Plants in Space
UW-Madison works with NASA to learn about space agriculture, which is a necessary component to space travel in the future.