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Despite commitments, Brazil’s beef sector tainted by purchases from protected lands in Amazon basin
Despite improvements by meatpackers to keep their supply chains free of cattle grazed on protected or illegally deforested lands, many slaughterhouses in Brazil — the world's top beef exporter — continue to purchase illegally pastured animals on a large scale, a new study shows. Read More
Improved understanding of early spinal cord development paves the way for new treatments
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are developing the means to turn stem cells into a wide range of specific types of spinal cord neurons and cells in the hindbrain — the critical nexus between the spinal cord and the brain — paving the way for improved prevention and treatment of spinal cord disease. Read More
Autumn colors grace campus
With campus ablaze in color and a waning number of warm days before winter comes, hardly anyone let a light drizzle stop them from getting outdoors on Oct. 11. Read More
Radiolab co-host talks with students, tours labs
Science Journalist in Residence Latif Nasser chatted with journalism students, toured science laboratories and brought his science journalism expertise to campus Oct. 12-14. Read More
Family Weekend: a time to share campus fun
Students and their parents and siblings ate, talked and played games together during the Badger Family Weekend events as they soaked in the atmosphere of the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus on a beautiful fall weekend. Read More
New interactive mural invites exploration and engagement with science
A multilayered mural painted in bold colors now hangs in the atrium of the Discovery Building, depicting the many facets of STEM research and inspiring new generations to engage in science. Painted QR codes make the mural interactive, drawing the viewer into the stories of renowned and lesser known Wisconsin scientists whose contributions have shaped society. Read More
Harvest Festival celebrates diverse food traditions
The event centered around celebrating Allen Garden’s new kitchen garden project, launched in spring, which features three distinct garden types that come from African American, Indigenous and Hmong cultures. Read More
Staying safe online. The Office of Cybersecurity is here to help.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The Office of Cybersecurity has a wealth of resources available for staff to improve their data security and expand… Read More
NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly speaks at UW on his Year in Space
Retired NASA astronaut Scott Kelly spoke to a nearly full house at Memorial Union on Oct. 4 about his year in space, one day reaching the red planet and the importance of endurance through adversity. Read More
Birthday party celebrates Gender and Sexuality Campus Center’s 30th anniversary
The center’s mission includes educating people about LGBTQ+ populations and their experiences, and ensuring that LGBTQ+ students see themselves reflected on campus and have a sense of belonging. Read More
Search underway for International Division Dean
A search is underway for the next dean of the International Division, which supports nearly 8,000 international students per year as well as to 600 faculty and staff. Applications are due by Jan. 9, 2023. Read More
Three others with UW–Madison ties win ‘genius grants’
In addition to history professor Monica Kim, three other winners of the 2022 MacArthur "genius grant" have UW–Madison ties. Read More
UW’s Monica Kim named MacArthur Fellow
Historian and UW–Madison faculty member Monica Kim has been awarded a 2022 MacArthur Fellowship, also known as a "genius grant," for her work uncovering the experiences of ordinary people caught in war and complicating conventional narratives of conflict. Read More
Most preprint studies of COVID-19 hold up through peer-review
Quantifying the differences typically seen after studies cross the peer-review finish line can help consumers of the freshest science consider how much weight they give preprint results as they report on discoveries or issue public health guidance. Read More
Experienced innovator tapped to lead new technology entrepreneurship office at UW–Madison
The partnership will will accelerate the commercialization of UW–Madison science and technology advances by increasing the speed and frequency at which UW research is translated into usable technology. Read More
For students who worked on Public History Project, a rich and often emotional experience
Students played a crucial role in conducting research for the Public History Project and its exhibit, Sifting and Reckoning: UW–Madison’s History of Exclusion and Resistance. In the process, they learned much about the student experience during various points in the university's history. Read More
Late-night fun: Crafting some Halloween scares
Students gathered to paint Halloween-themed suncatchers on Friday evening, Oct. 8, at Gordon Dining and Event Center in an event hosted by Wisconsin Late Night. Read More
Supporting shared governance participation
UW-Madison is strongest when shared governance traditions are honored, and information from voices across campus is taken into consideration. Read More
UW–Madison fall enrollment reflects strong growth, ongoing commitment to Wisconsin families
This year’s new freshman class of 8,628 is the largest in the institution’s history, up 1.9% over last year’s class of 8,465. Read More
As Partners in Giving, we’ve been caring for 50 years
This year, our Partners in Giving campaign theme is “Caring for 50 years” — a tribute to this incredible campaign milestone and the tremendous care that donors have shown through their charitable gifts that make a difference in the lives of others. Read More