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#BadgersVote on Election Day 2022
Scenes across campus show students turning out for Election Day. Read More
Study shows differences between brains of primates — humans, other apes and monkeys — are small but significant
The cellular differences between these species may illuminate steps in their evolution and how those differences can be implicated in disorders, such as autism and intellectual disabilities, seen in humans. Read More
Student artists share their work at Open Studio Day
From paintings to pottery to sculpture to photography, creativity was out in full force at the Nov. 5 Open Studio Day hosted by the UW Art Department. Read More
Inclement weather policy for UW–Madison employees
The Office of Human Resources provides a policy for employees in case of inclement weather. Read More
University of Wisconsin–Madison named an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University
UW–Madison's deep commitment to innovation, development and community engagement in Wisconsin has earned the recognition, awarded to nine universities in 2022. Read More
Building of Ho-Chunk structure on campus promotes awareness of Indigenous land history
Ho-Chunk Nation members instructed students and other UW–Madison community members as they together constructed a Ho-Chunk dwelling called a ciiporoke on campus. Read More
Sewer sleuthing, air vacuuming scientists keep tabs on COVID-19
Neighboring pathology labs at UW Madison team up to trace viruses in the air and in the sewers. Read More
UW–Madison researchers key in revealing neutrinos emanating from galactic neighbor with a gigantic black hole
The astrophysical neutrinos coming from a Milky Way neighbor hold promise for future astronomical discoveries. Read More
Go Big Read author talks with students, faculty during visit
This year's Go Big Read common reading program culminated with the visit of Clint Smith, author of “How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America." Read More
Marine Protected Area creates spillover benefits for tuna fishing in Hawaii
The study showed that catch rates in waters close to the protected area increased by about 54% for yellowfin tuna, about 12% for bigeye tuna and about 8% across all fish species. Read More
Trick or treat: Olin House shows out for Halloween
Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin and Professor Joshua Foa Dienstag celebrated their first Halloween in Madison with candy and costumes at Olin House. Read More
Spooky skate at the Shell
Badgers in costume showed their Halloween spirit at the ‘Spooky Songs’ skate night at the Shell on Saturday, Oct. 29. Read More
Partisan divide contributed to false sense of racial equality in pandemic mortality
A new study from UW–Madison researchers pins the rise in white COVID-19 deaths to state party politics. Read More
Wild primate virus has pandemic potential should it jump the species barrier, shows study
New research demonstrates the potential for a family of viruses in African primates to jump the species barrier to humans. Read More
Pumpkin artistry: Creating on a spherical, orange canvas
Carving pumpkins brought out the artistry in students who took part in a pumpkin carving event outside Union South on Wednesday, Oct. 26. Read More
Polls and policy with FiveThirtyEight founder Nate Silver
FiveThirtyEight founder Nate Silver discussed the promise and pitfalls of polling data days ahead of the midterm elections. Read More
Holy smokes! Charlie Berens to be UW–Madison winter commencement speaker
Berens hosts a weekly comedic online news show “Manitowoc Minute,” serving up a mix of headlines from his home state with a hearty dose of charm and inside jokes. Read More
Digitized publications on new website tell early film, broadcast, recording history
The website is a treasure trove of media history for historians and film fans, offering everything from early 20th-century fan magazines like “Photoplay” to magazines like “Variety” and articles about old Hollywood stars. Read More
Our dual commitments to free speech and creating a welcoming campus environment
On Monday, Oct. 24, commentator Matt Walsh held a film screening and speaking event in Memorial Union on the UW–Madison campus. The speaker was invited by a registered student organization with co-sponsorship by an academic unit, following all required university procedures for student events. Read More
Grad students work with climatologist on tool to alert communities to dangerous heat levels
In practice, the new warning system could help policymakers make decisions for how their population can stay healthy during extreme heat. Read More