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Tyler James Williams charms crowd at BHM keynote

March 24, 2023

Much like the character he portrays on Abbott Elementary, the actor showed both a serious and a fun side during his Black History Month keynote speech in Varsity Hall at Union South on March 22. Read More

Corporate investment could improve climate-tech innovation

March 24, 2023

When well-resourced corporations invest in start-ups, they can have an outsized influence on which start-ups succeed and grow, therefore shaping climate technology trajectories. Read More

Women’s History Month: celebrating UW women 

March 23, 2023

In honor of Women’s History Month, here are the stories of some of our other favorite UW women who continue to inspire. Read More

For stressed-out grad students, mindfulness makes big difference

March 22, 2023

Cultivated through practices such as meditation, yoga or prayer, mindfulness centers around being in the present moment in an open, non-judgmental, curious, accepting way. Read More

Student-run podcast helps Badgers find their way

March 22, 2023

“Mad Students Podcast,” features interviews with UW students about their majors, projects they’re doing around campus and advice they have for younger students.  Read More

Media advisory: UW–Madison experts available on springtime

March 21, 2023

Spring is here – at least according to the calendar. Experts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison are available to discuss a variety of topics related to the season, which officially began March 20 and runs through June 20.   Read More

Schlecht to lead campus planning and design

March 21, 2023

Peter Schlecht has been selected as the new University Architect and Assistant Vice Chancellor of Campus Planning & Design in Facilities Planning & Management. Read More

AP reporting on Russian attack on Ukraine wins Shadid award

March 21, 2023

The reporting team brought the shocking new realities of the war in Ukraine to an international audience and put pressure on Russia to open humanitarian corridors. Read More

UW–Madison’s innovative Teacher Pledge, aimed at supporting future educators, extended

March 21, 2023

This donor-funded initiative pays the equivalent of in-state tuition and fees, testing, and licensing costs for students enrolled in one of the School’s teacher preparation programs. In return, graduates “pledge” to teach for three or four years at a pre-kindergarten through 12th grade school in Wisconsin. Read More

Newborn Screening Program on UW–Madison campus helps millions

March 21, 2023

These newborns have had their dried blood spot samples tested at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene on campus for a variety of rare, serious disorders that, left untreated, can lead to severe health issues and sometimes death. Read More

Seven national titles: Crowd shares Badgers’ joy at championship

March 20, 2023

There were seven, count 'em, seven championship trophies on display at the Welcome Home event for the Badgers women's hockey team at LaBahn Arena on Monday night. No other collegiate women's hockey team has as many. Read More

Inaugural Bassam Z. Shakhashiri Public Science Engagement Award recognizes excellence in outreach

March 20, 2023

A conservation scientist with a goal of finding ways to equitably protect tropical forest biodiversity and a teaching faculty member whose outreach work has led to a method for teaching visually impaired students about nanotechnology received the award. Read More

Lucky Seven: Badgers claim seventh national title

March 19, 2023

The Badgers defeated Ohio State 1-0 and will celebrate with fans in Madison with an event at 6 p.m. Monday night at LaBahn Arena. Read More

DOE renews funding for Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center; UW–Madison hub to receive $27.5 million for 2023

March 17, 2023

The extension will allow GLBRC scientists to continue foundational research to enable the breakthroughs needed for the cost-effective conversion of non-food plants into low-carbon replacements for jet fuel, diesel and other fossil fuels. Read More

UW–Madison engineering talent critical to state, national economic progress

March 16, 2023

A planned new building is a critical starting point in the college’s ability to provide a hands-on education to many more engineering students and help keep pace with industry growth. Read More

Earlier algae blooms, lingering toxins: Invasive species cause big changes to a lake’s microbial community

March 15, 2023

Two invasive species are having an outsized impact on toxic algae blooms according to a recent study from UW–Madison, which shows that algal toxins stay in water longer thanks to the combined effects of invasive species on Lake Mendota's microbial community. Read More

For media: Bank failure experts available from UW–Madison

March 14, 2023

Experts from UW–Madison are available to discuss news about the Silicon Valley Bank failure and banking system destabilization in general. Read More