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Beyond the weather forecast: 5 ways UW satellite technology helps save lives

May 1, 2025

The University of Wisconsin–Madison may be the birthplace of satellite meteorology, but scientists on campus have never stopped developing new ways for space-based instruments to protect and improve the lives of people back on Earth. Read More

44 faculty honored with Vilas professorships and awards

May 1, 2025

Extraordinary members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty and staff have been honored during the last year with awards supported by the estate of professor, U.S. Senator and UW Regent William F. Vilas (1840-1908). Read More

Exploring the great outdoors with Hoofers

April 30, 2025

From sailing to hiking to skiing, UW–Madison students explore new passions and find community in outdoor activities. Read More

APIDA Heritage Month explores a far-reaching universe of cultures

April 30, 2025

This year’s Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month theme, “Into the APIDA-Verse” – a play on the popular animated Spider-Man movies – took… Read More

245 students inducted into Phi Beta Kappa

April 29, 2025

The ΦΒΚ chapter at UW–Madison was founded in 1899 and honors students who rigorously explore the sciences, arts and humanities.  Read More

Update on SEVIS terminations

April 28, 2025

UW-Madison can report that as of late Saturday, April 26, all 27 of its international students and alumni affected by SEVIS record terminations have been… Read More

Enter your amazing science visuals in the 2025 Cool Science Image Contest

April 23, 2025

To celebrate the exploratory and aesthetic value of the photos, renderings, videos, images, art and more made in the process of fulfilling curiosity and advancing science, the 15th annual Cool Science Image Contest is now soliciting the best visuals from members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison community. Read More

Campus welcomes Ash Perez as APIDA Heritage Month Speaker

April 23, 2025

Writer, director and producer Ash Perez headlined this year’s Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month keynote event. Read More

Bridging the Divide

April 23, 2025

A new campus dialogue series invites UW students with different ideologies to discuss challenging topics and understand each other’s points of view. Read More

Home is where my pet is

April 23, 2025

Having a pet in college is not for everyone, but some UW students say it has its benefits. "Coming home to Colt is often the highlight of my day. His tail wags as he jumps up and down when I walk through the door, and I couldn’t feel more grateful to have him with me," says one student. Read More

Meet the 2025 Academic Staff Excellence Award winners 

April 22, 2025

“As the largest employee group on campus, our academic staff members are critical to all that we do,” says Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin. “They are gifted teachers, world-class researchers, impactful mentors, and innovative administrators. We rely on them to bring the Wisconsin Idea to life — in the classroom and throughout the state and the world.” Read More

Terrace season kicks off with a splash

April 21, 2025

The iconic yellow, green and orange sunburst chairs returned to the Memorial Union Terrace on Friday, April 18, signaling the return of terrace season and warmer weather. Read More

UW–Madison breaks ground on long-anticipated engineering center  

April 17, 2025

The 395,000-square-foot Phillip A. Levy Engineering Center — named by brothers and UW–Madison alumni Marvin and Jeffrey Levy in memory of their elder brother and alumnus, Phil — will occupy a prominent 2.5-acre site in the heart of the engineering campus. Read More

App under development at UW could make it easier, more affordable to ‘age in place’

April 17, 2025

Using augmented reality, UW–Madison researchers are developing an app to improve the safety and quality of life for older adults who want to age in place. Read More