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Chancellor Emerita Blank remembered at service
People shared memories of Chancellor Emerita Rebecca Blank, sang "Varsity" and offered condolences during a memorial service for her on Saturday, March 4, at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Madison. Read More
A Night at the Bazaar
The Red Gym and Pyle Center were full of colorful clothing, lively dancing and tasty food as "A Night at the Bazaar" kicked off Middle Eastern and North African Heritage Month. Read More
Wisconsin cave holds tantalizing clues to ancient climate changes, future shifts
A newly published study of a stalagmite found in Cave of the Mounds reveals previously undetected history of the local climate going back thousands of years. Read More
Newest Field Day Lab educational video game is a deep dive
The game represents exciting new frontiers for game-based learning and a major achievement for the internationally-recognized lab, which built it with input from teachers across Wisconsin. Read More
OHR recognizes collaborative responses to campus challenges
The HR Partner Team Awards recognized three outstanding examples of strategic thinking, process improvement and partnership. Read More
Tiny trout? Study finds that several freshwater species are bucking one climate change trend
Surprising results from a UW–Madison research study add a twist to climate change predictions for freshwater fish. Read More
Governor’s budget proposal includes new engineering building and needed infrastructure advancements across campus
The governor released his proposed budget for the 2023-25 biennium. Chancellor Jenifer L. Mnookin welcomed the prioritization of critical infrastructure projects across campus. Read More
Meet the International Division dean finalists
Four finalists for the dean of the International Division will visit campus and make in-person presentations in early March. Read More
SuccessWorks helps Letters & Science students translate majors into careers
SuccessWorks, in the College of Letters & Science, collaborates with students early in their career exploration process to match majors and interests to future careers. Read More
Royal visit strengthens WIPAC and IceCube’s partnership with Thailand
Discussions between scientists and Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn explored how to increase research opportunities for Thai researchers and technical staff at the IceCube Neutrino Observatory. Read More
Ride along with facilities crews as they take on winter weather
After months of preparation and training, UW's Facilities, Planning & Maintenance crews maneuver UW's 60 bus stops, 60 miles of sidewalks, 13 miles of roads and 100 parking lots to make campus as safe as possible. Read More
UW–Madison responds to 2022 staff climate survey results
A data dashboard is now available to explore results of the 2022 Staff Climate Survey. Read More
Badger headed overseas as Peace Corps resumes work
Meg Cirii will be one of the first Peace Corps volunteers participating in overseas service since the pandemic struck in March 2020. Read More
Student engagement survey puts focus on the UW experience
Students scurried past Bascom Hall on the first day of classes Sept. 8. Photo: Bryce Richter On March 1, all first-year students… Read More
Physics show: Fiery methane bubbles and vortex cannons wow crowd
The Wonders of Physics show in Chamberlin Hall on Feb. 18 kept the audience riveted with scientific experiments that demonstrated physics principles with panache Read More
Badgers are in demand after graduation. How UW is making it happen.
To help prepare them, students receive hands-on training in real-world skills, experience in professional settings and face-to-face meetings with employers. Read More
Remembering Chancellor Emerita Rebecca M. Blank, 1955–2023
Rebecca M. Blank, an economist and educator who served in high-level U.S. government and academic positions and, for nine years, as chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, died of cancer Feb. 17 near Madison, Wisconsin. She was 67. Read More
Lake Superior researcher helps communities better understand harmful algal blooms
The study, called "Blooms also like it cold," documents wide-ranging cold-water cyanobacterial blooms and identifies physical and biological drivers that may promote blooms under cold conditions. Read More
Two UW–Madison faculty among 2023 Sloan Research Fellows
Being honored are Andrew Buller, assistant professor of chemistry, and Jose Israel Rodriguez, assistant professor of mathematics. Read More
Smooth sailing for electrons in graphene
Physicists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison directly measured, for the first time at nanometer resolution, the fluid-like flow of electrons in graphene. Read More