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UW experts can make you sound smarter at parties

December 22, 2022

Since 2019, Inside UW has served up a hearty dish of interesting tidbits with help from some of UW–Madison’s newest faculty members.

Sheehan named chief human resources officer at UW–Madison 

December 22, 2022

Sheehan brings a variety of leadership experiences, extensive knowledge about the university, solid existing relationships with university stakeholders, and a strong vision for the future of work at UW–Madison.

Drying process could be key step in the development of life

December 21, 2022

New research could help explain crucial early steps on the path of life that led from a pool filled with simple amino acids to bacteria, redwood trees and people.

Campus encouraged to plan ahead for winter storm

December 20, 2022

Updated: 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22 Despite a winter storm, UW–Madison will be open for normal business Friday. According to the National Weather Service, a…

Study maps uneasy future of Wisconsin trout populations

December 20, 2022

Climate change has affected Wisconsin trout species differently: Populations of smaller, brightly colored brook trout have declined, while numbers of larger brown trout have generally increased.

Pay plan increases to take effect in January

December 20, 2022

Pay increases will go into effect for many UW employees beginning Jan. 1, 2023.

Moments in time: photos from 2022

December 20, 2022

We've captured some of the most memorable and captivating images from our staff photographers, Jeff Miller, Bryce Richter and Althea Dotzour and student photographers Colton Mansavage Taylor Wolfram.

What medication flavors do cats prefer? Science says none.

December 19, 2022

Sixty percent of cats didn’t like any of the oil-based flavors, compared to 85 percent that disliked the water-based flavors.

Winter commencement 2022: A joyful step out into the world

December 18, 2022

The winter commencement ceremony at the Kohl Center on Dec. 18 had plenty of pageantry, but also a lot of fun, including foam hands, comedian Charlie Berens and a sprinkling of snow outside.

(Snow)flaking out on Bascom Hill

December 16, 2022

A sudden snowfall late on Dec. 14 (and early on Dec. 15) was the perfect study break opportunity for a group of students who met up on Bascom Hill.

With $9.3 million investment, UW–Madison will establish the Wisconsin Rural Partnership

December 16, 2022

Through research, outreach activities and partnership development, the effort will address the unique challenges facing rural communities

UW research in 2022: From restored prairie to scorpion venom to the sewer

December 15, 2022

Here are the science stories on campus during 2022 that wowed and inspired us.

UW–Madison increases research expenditures by $16 million, retains top 10 research institution ranking

December 15, 2022

UW–Madison remains the eighth-ranked research institution in the nation among public and private universities and saw an increase in research spending from 2020 to 2021.

Chancellor Mnookin’s 2022 holiday card

December 15, 2022

Chancellor Mnookin wishes the students, faculty and staff of UW–Madison a happy holiday season and shares her gratitude for everything you do to make this university one of the best institutions in the world.

UW–Madison has long been a leader in fusion research and education

December 14, 2022

Over more than a half-century, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has become a national leader in the field, with dozens of researchers working on multiple large-scale projects across three departments and two colleges.

Chief HR Officer search reaches final stage

December 14, 2022

Chief Human Resources Officer finalists Patrick Sheehan and Mary Lucal will return to campus for a final round of conversations with executive leadership and others as the university continues this important search.

Submit a Nomination for the 2023 Administrative Improvement Award 

December 14, 2022

The Administrative Improvement Awards started in 2013 and recognize UW–Madison employees who demonstrate creativity, forward-thinking, and dedication to advancing the core teaching, research, and outreach mission.

‘Go Big Read’ seeking book suggestions for 2023-24

December 14, 2022

The campus community can submit ideas for a book that can generate vigorous discussions, engage the intellectual resources of UW and forge connections among students, faculty, staff, alumni and the wider community.