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UW–Madison top 5 in national research ranking for first time since 2014, surpasses $1.93B in research expenditures
The annual rankings, which cover fiscal year 2024, "highlight the importance of the decades-long partnership between universities and the federal government," says UW–Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin.
Code champions: How UW–Madison built a programming dynasty
For the seventh consecutive year, a UW–Madison team has claimed first place at the regional round of the International Collegiate Programming Contest.
Badger volleyball battles to the bitter end in a five-set thriller at the national semifinals
Wisconsin fans took over downtown Kansas City and saw their team nearly pull off an upset of No. 1 seed Kentucky.
How disabling one gene protects mice against Type 1 diabetes
UW–Madison researchers have discovered a mechanism that could one day help people at risk of developing the metabolic disease.
Still/Moving
UW–Madison’s capsule of 2025 in striking images.
UW’s Puerto Rican Studies Hub explores the archipelago’s culture and history from a new point of view
The first-of-its-kind center in the Midwest aims to put ‘UW–Madison at the forefront’ of an academic field with growing reach.
A year of resilience and discovery
Despite uncertainty over federal funding, the university’s scientific community continued to advance knowledge and improve lives. Find out how from our favorite UW research stories of 2025.
Authentically Badgers: New grads celebrate commencement
The new alums and speakers reflected on the hard work, perseverance and self-discovery that will launch the graduates into the next stage of their lives and careers.
UW named a top institution for developing future leaders
The university ranks sixth nationally among publics in producing influential figures, according to an analysis by Time magazine.
Legislative update on Act 15 policy provisions
The Wisconsin legislature’s Joint Committee on Employment Relations (JCOER) approved Regent Policy Document 20-25, “Teaching Workload Policy,” and a plan for distributing funds to help attract faculty in high-demand fields as required by 2025 Wisconsin Act 15. While not requiring a vote to approve, JCOER also reviewed Regent Policy Document 4-23, “Core General …
‘Engage in civil discourse and collaborative process’
Raj Vinnakota, president of the Institute for Citizens & Scholars, offers advice on how UW can lead the way in fostering civic dialogue.
UW faculty members named National Academy of Inventors fellows
NAI fellowships are considered the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors, according to the organization.
Teaching students to deliberate, not debate
In a public policy course, UW–Madison students put the science behind productive disagreement into practice.
Through top scholarship, Navy sailor is docking at UW for a bachelor’s degree
Freshman Lorelai Haase will maintain her active-duty status while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering.
Viruses found in carbon-storing wetlands play an active role in shaping ecosystem health
The viruses could also help determine if a wetland has been damaged or if restoration efforts are working.
Senior will take next step in science with prestigious Marshall Scholarship
UW senior Evelyn Browning will use the scholarship to continue her research of genetic variants.
UW–Madison Winter 2025 Commencement details
The university anticipates conferring degrees to 2,151 students (1,604 bachelor’s degrees, 438 master’s degrees, and 109 doctoral degrees). Of these students, 1,428 have indicated they plan to attend Sunday’s ceremony.
Meet a few of UW–Madison’s notable grads of winter 2025
We spoke with five of the many extraordinary Badgers who have taken advantage of what the university has to offer in singular and memorable ways.
Train for the job you want
Outside the classroom, medical students in the School of Medicine and Public Health seize opportunities to gain knowledge and serve.
UW–Madison wins Abbott-Big Ten blood drive, receives $1 million for health
The university was awarded $1 million to advance student or community health after winning a blood drive competition among all Big Ten Conference schools.