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Charles Lee Isbell Jr. named UW–Madison provost
Isbell comes to UW–Madison from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he has been the John P. Imlay Jr. Dean of the College of Computing since 2019.
Update: COVID-19 antigen test kits no longer available
The take-home antigen kits provide added convenience because they can be stored and used when needed.
UW–Madison mock trial team places 11th at nationals
Mock trial teams argue a simulated court case, preparing both a defense case and a prosecution/plaintiff case.
Undergraduates present research on everything from mental health to ticks to stress
"Presenting at the symposium made everything come together for me, and I felt a lot more confident in discussing what I did," said one student.
UW entrepreneurial awardees model innovation, shape Wisconsin’s entrepreneurial ecosystem
Honorees have achieved entrepreneurial success that contributes to economic growth and social good, offers models for the UW community and inspires the campus culture of entrepreneurship.
UW–Madison spends a day at the Wisconsin Capitol
The annual event featured discussions with state legislators, graduate student research projects and faculty flash talks along with remarks from Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin and a closing event with Director of Athletics Chris McIntosh.
Public History Project releases final report, prepares for transition to campus center
The report includes both successes and challenges in the unprecedented effort to uncover and reckon with a fuller telling of the university's history. In July, the project's work and mission will carry on in the form of the Rebecca M. Blank Center for Campus History, housed within the Division for Teaching and Learning.
Responding to Congressional inquiry related to oversight of research
UW–Madison stands by its record of safety and compliance with all federal and institutional oversight in both of the biosafety incidents described at Wisconsin and is providing additional information to its members of Congress.
Job Rotation Program participant receives Administrative Improvement Award
The university's professional leadership development pipeline, the Job Rotation Program, positioned one program member to win a team Administrative Improvement Award for contributions to process improvements in the School of Nursing.
Groundbreaking: CDIS building to foster high-tech innovation, collaboration
“This facility is going to allow us to do something that no other university in the country is doing — to bring together three top-ranked departments under one roof and anchor them in a high-tech corridor that links computing to biomedical research to engineering to medicine,” Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin said.
Phi Beta Kappa academic society honors 200 students
The Phi Beta Kappa ceremony inducting 200 students took place at Varsity Hall in Union South. Photo: Taylor Wolfram On Saturday, April…
COVID market disruptions were tougher on small firms spread up and down supply chain
Research from UW–Madison shows that vertical integration can expose small business to greater risk during times of economic upheaval.
Northern lights put on show above Lake Mendota
Members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison community who stayed up late Sunday evening were treated to a dazzling light show as the aurora borealis — or northern lights — danced across the night sky in hues of green and pink.
UW–Madison graduate programs excel in U.S. News guide
Highlights include the School of Education ranking third; the School of Veterinary Medicine, seventh (three-way tie); the Wisconsin School of Business full-time MBA, 40th; and computer science, 12th.
Campus buzzes with Earth Week activity
April 17-23, students across campus put their talents and creativity to work for Earth Week, showcasing the myriad efforts across campus to make UW, Wisconsin and planet Earth more sustainable.
UW showcases statewide and local impact in latest reports
New reports show how UW–Madison benefits the state through career preparation, economic development, innovative partnerships and workforce development.
Most recent U.S. News Graduate program rankings, by department
Following are the recent U.S. News Graduate rankings was for each UW–Madison graduate program, in the most recent year each was ranked.
Physician training track focuses on serving rural areas
Wisconsin Academy for Rural Medicine students complete clinical rotations in small towns to learn how to provide medical care in rural areas. Dozens of physicians play crucial roles as volunteer preceptors throughout the state.
Bakke Center a big hit on its first day
The Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center impressed students and campus community members, who tried out everything from the Sub-Zero Ice Arena on the first level…
Wisconsin football debuts new era at ‘The Launch’
New head coach Luke Fickell and his team presented ‘The Launch’ at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, April 22, giving excited fans a taste of what's to come.