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Transfer agreement will help address nursing workforce needs
The new agreement will help facilitate the transfer of Madison College students who have earned their associate degree in nursing into the UW–Madison School of Nursing’s BSN completion track.
Resource center keeps bicyclists in motion
If you weren't looking for it, you might not suspect there's a place to fix a flat tire on your bike where most people see a gated campus parking garage. But there it is, in Helen C. White Hall under the sign "University Bicycle Resource Center."
Meet Barni Shiferaw: Student speaker for spring commencement
“I’ve loved UW ever since I came to campus, and I’ve had an incredible experience here, so it will be fun to reflect on that and to hopefully inspire the other graduates.”
Beyond the artistry: Dawry Ruiz dives into creative culture and student life
“I wanted to tell the stories of people who can't tell their stories.” Ruiz said. “All those things were difficult to happen to me. But to write about that, I think was very necessary, and by the time I performed, I think I was ready.”
UW-Madison chapter of Phi Beta Kappa inducts 133 new members
Students invited to membership in Phi Beta Kappa must be Letters & Science degree candidates, have high academic achievement as demonstrated by earned grades, and have taken advanced coursework demonstrating breadth across subject matter.
Fulfilling a promise — 3,500 times over
Bucky’s Tuition Promise has created an affordable gateway to higher education for Wisconsin students from households making less than half of the state’s average family income. Meet some of the scholars the program is helping this year.
Osorio to lead UW Global Health Institute
Jorge Osorio, an expert in epidemiology, virology and vaccines, has been named the next director of GHI, which applies research, education and outreach to advance equitable and sustainable health in Wisconsin and around the world.
Barber, printmaker, professor finds humanity beyond race
Faisal Abdu’Allah is a professor of printmaking and a trained barber whose artworks explore race, culture and identity. His most recent work, on display at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, is a limestone statue of himself that he designed and was created using a robotic tool and the skills of a master carver.
Video: What APIDA heritage means, personally
Several embers of the UW–Madison community share their thoughts on the importance of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month.
UW–Madison Day returns to the state Capitol
The day featured discussions with state legislators, graduate student research projects, flash talks by faculty experts, and a closing event with Director of Athletics Chris McIntosh.
Two UW–Madison professors elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Science communication expert Dietram Scheufele and chemist Shannon Stahl join 259 other newly elected members across academia, the arts, industry and public policy.
Eight projects receive Library Collections Enhancement Initiative awards
The projects include South Asian film and media, Chinese gazetteers, French and Italian works from the Middle Ages, and German-language books by or about the Pennsylvania Dutch.
Chancellor finalists visiting this week
Five finalists for the position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will visit May 2 through 6 to meet with and answer questions from the campus community. During these sessions, each finalist will discuss the challenges and opportunities of managing a top public research university over the next 5-10 years.
Upcoming changes to campus COVID-19 testing and vaccination
With the semester quickly coming to an end, members of the campus community should prepare for several changes to COVID-19 testing and vaccination over the…
Pitches and Notes wins a cappella championship
Pitches and Notes performs during the competition’s semifinal round. On April 23, the UW–Madison treble group Pitches and Notes made history,…
2022-23 Wisconsin Idea Fellowships awarded to seven projects
The projects, which are all rooted in the concept of addressing needs identified by community partners, range in topic from food insecurity, the disparity in education, civic responsibility and more.
Bill Nye the climate guy
Nye “The Science Guy” speaks during his presentation, “Let’s Talk Climate Change, a Conversation with Bill Nye,” before a student audience of nearly 3,000…
Styled by Allegra: UW–Madison senior debuts fashion line for Pacsun
Since she stepped foot on UW–Madison’s campus in 2018, Allegra Abrams has been focused on using fashion as a means to advocate and uplift her community.
New program to expand access to substance abuse treatment in rural Wis.
A new statewide collaboration between the Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health aims to bring much needed help to rural communities grappling with a rise in substance use and addiction.
UW–Madison scholar wins 2022 Carnegie Fellowship
Monica White will use the $200,000 award to complete the research and writing of her second book, We Stayed: Agriculture, Activism, and the Southern Black Rural Families Who Fought to Keep the Land.