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Sheehan named chief human resources officer at UW–Madison
Sheehan brings a variety of leadership experiences, extensive knowledge about the university, solid existing relationships with university stakeholders, and a strong vision for the future of work at UW–Madison. Read More
Drying process could be key step in the development of life
New research could help explain crucial early steps on the path of life that led from a pool filled with simple amino acids to bacteria, redwood trees and people. Read More
When living closer to humans, animals encounter each other more often
Living closer to humans brings wild animals closer to each other, possibly closer than they'd like, according to new research from UW's Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Read More
Campus encouraged to plan ahead for winter storm
Updated: 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22 Despite a winter storm, UW–Madison will be open for normal business Friday. According to the National Weather Service, a… Read More
Study maps uneasy future of Wisconsin trout populations
Climate change has affected Wisconsin trout species differently: Populations of smaller, brightly colored brook trout have declined, while numbers of larger brown trout have generally increased. Read More
Pay plan increases to take effect in January
Pay increases will go into effect for many UW employees beginning Jan. 1, 2023. Read More
Moments in time: photos from 2022
We've captured some of the most memorable and captivating images from our staff photographers, Jeff Miller, Bryce Richter and Althea Dotzour and student photographers Colton Mansavage Taylor Wolfram. Read More
What medication flavors do cats prefer? Science says none.
Sixty percent of cats didn’t like any of the oil-based flavors, compared to 85 percent that disliked the water-based flavors. Read More
Winter commencement 2022: A joyful step out into the world
The winter commencement ceremony at the Kohl Center on Dec. 18 had plenty of pageantry, but also a lot of fun, including foam hands, comedian Charlie Berens and a sprinkling of snow outside. Read More
Winter commencement 2022: pomp, poignancy and — geez Louise! — Charlie Berens
Just over 1,750 doctoral, master’s, and bachelor’s students earned degrees, and about 1,200 of them took part in the ceremony at the Kohl Center Read More
(Snow)flaking out on Bascom Hill
A sudden snowfall late on Dec. 14 (and early on Dec. 15) was the perfect study break opportunity for a group of students who met up on Bascom Hill. Read More
With $9.3 million investment, UW–Madison will establish the Wisconsin Rural Partnership
Through research, outreach activities and partnership development, the effort will address the unique challenges facing rural communities Read More
UW research in 2022: From restored prairie to scorpion venom to the sewer
Here are the science stories on campus during 2022 that wowed and inspired us. Read More
UW–Madison increases research expenditures by $16 million, retains top 10 research institution ranking
UW–Madison remains the eighth-ranked research institution in the nation among public and private universities and saw an increase in research spending from 2020 to 2021. Read More
Chancellor Mnookin’s 2022 holiday card
Chancellor Mnookin wishes the students, faculty and staff of UW–Madison a happy holiday season and shares her gratitude for everything you do to make this university one of the best institutions in the world. Read More
UW–Madison has long been a leader in fusion research and education
Over more than a half-century, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has become a national leader in the field, with dozens of researchers working on multiple large-scale projects across three departments and two colleges. Read More
Chief HR Officer search reaches final stage
Chief Human Resources Officer finalists Patrick Sheehan and Mary Lucal will return to campus for a final round of conversations with executive leadership and others as the university continues this important search. Read More
Submit a Nomination for the 2023 Administrative Improvement Award
The Administrative Improvement Awards started in 2013 and recognize UW–Madison employees who demonstrate creativity, forward-thinking, and dedication to advancing the core teaching, research, and outreach mission. Read More
‘Go Big Read’ seeking book suggestions for 2023-24
The campus community can submit ideas for a book that can generate vigorous discussions, engage the intellectual resources of UW and forge connections among students, faculty, staff, alumni and the wider community. Read More
UW–Madison, U.S. Army announce partnership on environmental issues
UW–Madison and the U.S. Army will launch a two-year pilot program to work collaboratively on training, consultation and resources for environmental-related issues. Read More