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Three professors win coveted Guggenheim Fellowships
Three UW–Madison Faculty in the College of Letters & Science and the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences have won 2023 Guggenheim fellowships.
What’s the Big Idea?
UW faculty and alumni talk about what motivates them.
Bucky’s Big Event: UW flexes its volunteering muscle
Everyone had fun but the buckthorns at Bucky's Big Event, a service day where UW–Madison students, staff, and faculty did volunteer work.
5 student entrepreneurs to keep an eye on
An incubator in its own right, UW–Madison creates the conditions for emerging entrepreneurs to take flight
UW–Madison responds to USA Today opinion piece about lab safety
Steve Ackerman is Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education at UW–Madison. (Note: UW–Madison has been engaged in ongoing discussion with members of Wisconsin’s Congressional…
Brain-penetrating drug candidate effective against deadly encephalitis viruses
The multidisciplinary team of researchers found that BDGR-49 protects mice infected with deadly eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV) or Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus (VEEV).
Journalists share insights with students, faculty; tour campus
Two national journalists spoke on campus recently, and also took time to tour campus and visit with faculty and students. In addition to visiting students…
A sunny forecast: Terrace chairs out just in time for investiture celebration
The Terrace chairs and tables were taken out of storage this and set up on the Memorial Union Terrace early this week, just in time for warmer spring weather and Investiture Week.
A late-night thank you to second- and third-shift employees
The Kohl Center was rocking late Tuesday night during a recognition event for second- and third-shift employees, part of the festivities of Investiture Week.
Hello, sun in my face!
The temperature rose above 70 degrees in Madison for the first time in 2023 on Monday, and campus was ready for it.
Immigration scholar, scientific computing leader receive Vilas honors
Vilas Research Professorships are granted to UW–Madison faculty with proven research ability and unusual qualifications and promise.
32 faculty honored with Vilas professorships and awards
Extraordinary members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty have received awards supported by the generosity of the Vilas trustees in three categories.
Behind-the-Scenes Badgers: Answering ‘Ask a Librarian’ questions
Editor’s note: Behind-the-Scenes Badgers highlights UW employees who perform interesting, essential and sometimes undercelebrated jobs on campus. Anne Glorioso, left, and Ellen Jacks Job:…
Meet the finalists for vice provost for data, academic planning and institutional research
The candidates’ names and application materials will be shared on the search website 48 hours prior to their visit.
Search starts for vice provost of libraries
A search-and-screen committee has been appointed to help identify and select candidates for the next vice provost of libraries and university librarian.
Science editor-in-chief visits campus with ideas for reinvigorating public confidence in higher education
In a series of events April 17-18, Holden Thorp will address science literacy, opportunities for entrepreneurship and fostering a healthy research environment.
Two UW–Madison students awarded prestigious 2023 Goldwater Scholarships
Yi Won (Paul) Chung and Carl Shirley have received the prestigious scholarship for their achievements in computer science and molecular biology.
Live Coverage: The Investiture of Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is celebrating the investiture of Jennifer L. Mnookin as its new chancellor and 30th leader. Follow along as we highlight some…
Reesor: Sharing sad news
The message below from Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Lori Reesor was sent to all UW–Madison students on April 8. It includes information about a…
Engineering students create medallion for chancellor’s investiture
Mechanical Engineering undergraduate students Teekay Kowalewski (left) and Dylan Zinkgraf (right) present Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin with a larger-scale, recast version of the University…