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Welcome to a new semester of possibility
A message to the campus community from interim Chancellor Eric Wilcots as UW–Madison kicks off the 2026-27 academic year.
Convocation 2026: Heeding advice, finding community and having ‘a beginner’s mind’
Thousands of new students packed the Kohl Center for their formal welcome to the world of being a Badger.
Eric Perreault named new CEO of Morgridge Institute for Research
Perreault, a biomedical engineering professor and research executive at Northwestern University, will begin his tenure in early 2027.
The best social media accounts to follow in Badgerland
Events, announcements and more. These accounts are just a few of the ways to stay connected to all things UW–Madison.
The ‘W’ connection
Thousands of first-year and transfer students took to Camp Randall Stadium for the ultimate class photo and an intro course on Badger spirit during the W Project.
Download the BadgerSAFE app for the latest safety info from UWPD
BadgerSAFE is a free app that turns your smartphone into your own personal safety device.
The Badgers are back in town
The UW–Madison campus looked a little more vibrant as students returned for the start of a multiday residence hall move-in.
New UW faculty get a warm Wisconsin Welcome
At a picnic Wednesday at Olin House, new UW–Madison faculty members and their families got their own chance to connect.
Study linking environmental factors and Alzheimer’s disease awarded NIH funding
The nationwide study led by the UW School of Medicine and Public Health explores the relationship between Alzheimer’s disease, environmental factors and lifetime experiences.
Human Ecology students help Harley-Davidson rev up the next generation of riders
How can Harley-Davidson attract the next generation of brand loyalists? Five UW–Madison students collaborated with the iconic, Wisconsin-based company to share their ideas.
Chancellor search committee to hold Sept. 10 listening session
The session will take place at Union South with a virtual participation option and is open to the public.
Welcome to ‘Reg Week’
The UW Marching Band’s audition process is an intense but rewarding experience.
$27M WARF investment fuels UW–Madison’s next frontiers in research
The gift aims to accelerate four high-impact research initiatives at the university: quantum technologies, brain health, fusion energy and national security.
What we did on your summer vacation
From new faces to refreshed places, catch up on the top 10 headlines from a busy summer on campus.
Inoway-Ronnie made an imprint on Bascom, UW–Madison
Eden Inoway-Ronnie retires after nearly 30 years as chief of staff to UW–Madison’s provosts — capping a career defined by institutional knowledge, consensus-building, and steady counsel through changing leadership and challenges.
New Student Convocation: A kickoff for fall semester
UW–Madison’s Convocation event welcomes new and transfer students to campus to celebrate the beginning of the fall semester.
UW–Madison and Green Bay-area partners build flood resilience along the East River
With coordinating support from UW’s Wisconsin Sea Grant, the East River Collaborative brings together The Nature Conservancy, NEW Water and local governments to build a more resilient East River watershed.
Incarceration rates are declining. A new study explores some of the reasons why.
A new analysis of data highlights the extent of declines and shows the reasons prison populations are shrinking differ from the reasons incarceration grew.
Summer sweet spots
Across campus and around Madison, summer brings people together in the places that define the season, from beloved UW traditions and Camp Randall concerts to neighborhoods where community takes root.
Found: Mega-Earth!
Researchers with the Wisconsin Center for Origins Research have discovered their first exoplanet, a 170-million-year-old planet more than 2.5 times larger than the Earth.