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Final candidates for provost to visit campus April 3-7
Members of the UW community are invited to attend candidate presentations and provide feedback to the search committee.
New drug delivery method harnesses clotting to target anti-cancer drugs at tumors
Researchers found that in mice that received the engineered proteins via intravenous injections, the proteins led to clot formation almost exclusively within tumors, with only very limited thrombosis occurring elsewhere.
UW–Madison Ranked in Top 500 America’s Best Large Employers for 2023
UW–Madison came in at #196 on the list of employers with at least 5,000 employees. Eight large employers with headquarters in the state of Wisconsin were recognized in the rankings.
Wilcots to serve as interim provost
Eric Wilcots, dean of the College of Letters & Science, will serve as interim provost of UW–Madison starting April 24.
Come to the chancellor’s recognition event for second- and third-shift employees
Second- and third-shift UW–Madison employees are encouraged to join Chancellor Mnookin, Bucky, and the UW Band for a spirited reception as part of the investiture celebration.
Meet the 2023 Hilldale Award Winners
Four UW faculty members — John H. Perepezko, Sissel Schroeder, Paul Lambert and Susan Cook — received 2023 Hilldale Awards to recognize their contributions to teaching, research and service.
Health care on the home front: UW grads remain in the state to keep Wisconsin well
Doctors, nurses and pharmacists educated and trained in the UW’s health sciences programs are working in every one of the state’s 72 counties.
Administrative Improvement Awards recognize five outstanding and innovative teams across UW–Madison
The awards recognized a combined total of 33 employees for their work in administrative process redesign, process development and customer service innovations that result in improved efficiency, revenue, cost savings or service delivery.
Astronomers map Milky Way by light of exploding star
The burst of radiation has given astronomers an unprecedented look at the structure of the Milky Way and a new understanding of the sources of subatomic particles zipping through our planet.
UW–Madison to celebrate investiture of Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin with series of special events
On April 14, UW–Madison will formally welcome Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin as its 30th leader with an investiture ceremony, one of the oldest traditions in academia. The week of April 10-14 will include a variety of campus and community events celebrating the installation of our new chancellor and the service mission of Wisconsin's flagship university.
Weather station network to expand across Wisconsin, aiding farmers and others
With the help of a statewide network of weather stations known as a mesonet, the state would be better equipped to deal with the future obstacles of a changing climate.
Smith Residence Hall tragedy
The message below from Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Lori Reesor was sent to all UW–Madison students and employees. I’m deeply saddened to share…
There’s still time for the planet, Goodall says, if we stay hopeful
Jane Goodall visited UW–Madison Sunday night as part of the Wisconsin Union Directorate’s Distinguished Lecture Series. She told a packed crowd, many of whom were students: “We need to help people to find ways of living without destroying the environment."
For media: Wisconsin Supreme Court election experts from UW–Madison
Experts from UW–Madison are available to discuss the upcoming Wisconsin State Supreme Court election on April 4. The election is widely considered one of the most consequential State Supreme Court elections in decades.
Winter decides to stick around
During the first week of spring, winter showed its resilience, dropping a foot of snow on campus.
UW researchers identify cell type that could be key to preventing marrow transplant complication
UW researchers at the Carbone Cancer Center have identified the cells that can cause graft-versus-host disease, the most common complication of bone marrow transplants.
Tyler James Williams charms crowd at BHM keynote
Much like the character he portrays on Abbott Elementary, the actor showed both a serious and a fun side during his Black History Month keynote speech in Varsity Hall at Union South on March 22.
Corporate investment could improve climate-tech innovation
When well-resourced corporations invest in start-ups, they can have an outsized influence on which start-ups succeed and grow, therefore shaping climate technology trajectories.
Women’s History Month: celebrating UW women
In honor of Women’s History Month, here are the stories of some of our other favorite UW women who continue to inspire.
For stressed-out grad students, mindfulness makes big difference
Cultivated through practices such as meditation, yoga or prayer, mindfulness centers around being in the present moment in an open, non-judgmental, curious, accepting way.