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Mortarboards become billboards
It's an art form: Graduates wore caps decorated with flowers, beads and messages ranging from the classic — "On, Wisconsin" — to the epic — "Long story short: I survived." Read More
New graduates make it a day to remember
Badgers work hard and play hard. That was proven once again at the 2023 spring commencement at Camp Randall Stadium, where graduates were awarded diplomas to reward their years of hard work. Read More
2023 spring commencement brings the fun and all the feels to Camp Randall
On an overcast day at Camp Randall, Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin told the crowd, “Today, we confer 7,826 degrees, making this the largest commencement ceremony in the history of this great university.” Read More
Commencement: Grad students revel in the moment
Smiles were plentiful at the commencement ceremony for doctoral, MFA and medical student degree candidates on May 12 at the Kohl Center, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Graduates celebrate achievements, cultural legacies at spring commencement
Nearly 800 doctoral, MFA and medical professional students received their degrees in front of a crowd of thousands of cheering loved ones. Read More
La Follette students highlight benefits of universal child savings accounts in Wisconsin
Five graduate students from the La Follette School of Public Affairs demonstrated that universal child savings accounts could have significant benefits for the state when they conducted the first statewide cost-benefit analysis of the idea last fall. Read More
Media Advisory: Climate and weather-related research and experts from UW–Madison
New weather trends, from a predicted El Niño to an early fire season in Western Canada signal the beginning of what may be a turbulent weather pattern. Experts from UW–Madison are available for insight and analysis. Read More
Capped, gowned and ready for the big day
With the commencement ceremony just days away, soon-to-be graduates are donning their gowns and getting photographed at key spots around campus, preserve those memories. Read More
Lights, camera, action: UW student team’s film, ‘The Fetish,’ wins at WUD festival
The production was brought to life by a cast of friends and captivated audiences with its comedic approach and unexpected twists. “The Fetish” centers around Max, who is invited to his friend Adam's house. Read More
2023 Chancellor’s Undergraduate Awards Ceremony recognizes 158 outstanding students
“This ceremony serves as an opportunity to celebrate our tremendously talented undergraduates,” said Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin, in a written greeting shared with the audience. Read More
Mercy, Roecker named winners of 2023 Herfurth-Kubly Awards
Recipients are selected based on high academic achievement, effective communication skills, leadership in significant extra-curricular activities, financial self-support and personal initiative. Read More
Runge sees bioenergy hub as model for doing ‘big research’
A first-generation college student with roots in farming and forest products, Troy Runge is looking for ways university researchers can partner with industry to help solve the hardest problems and make the world a better place. Read More
UW–Madison biochemist named HHMI Freeman Hrabowski Scholar
UW biochemistry Provessor Judith Simcox has been named to the first cohort of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Freeman Hrabowski Scholars Program in recognition of her outstanding early-career commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in science in research. Read More
UW–Madison to celebrate 2023 spring commencement this weekend
UW–Madison will hold its 2023 spring commencement in two ceremonies on Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13. Read More
Enter your amazing science visuals in the 2023 Cool Science Image Contest
Members of the UW–Madison community may enter up to three images by the June 15 deadline. Read More
Lifting the Veil sculpture is revealed
Acclaimed New York-based contemporary artist Sanford Biggers revealed a new sculpture on May 4 that responds to the Chazen Museum of Art’s problematic Emancipation Group sculpture, providing a highlight to the museum's re:mancipation exhibition. Read More
Commencement 2023: A look at some of this spring’s notable graduates
One graduate turned her viral dance videos into a career opportunity. Another co-founded a tech startup that helps Fido and Tabby get better vet care. A third conquered her doubts to forge a path in higher education for herself and her siblings. Read More
Commencement spotlight: From uncertain future to clinical doctorate, a three-time Badger shares her story
Yasmeena Ougayour, who credits her parents for instilling in her the desire and the skills to pursue higher education, will earn her third diploma from the University of Wisconsin–Madison this May. Read More
Unfinished business: Group of PhD students will walk in commencement 50 years after earning degrees
More than a dozen 1970s alumni of the Department of Agricultural & Applied Economics program are expected to attend commencement, and they'll attend several days of events. Read More
Ho-Chunk Clan Circle dedicated
Members of the Ho-Chunk and UW–Madison communities gathered on May 4 to dedicate the Ho-Chunk Clan Circle, a series of sculptures representing the 12 clans of the Ho-Chunk Nation. Read More