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Student ambassadors reinforce ties with China
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has strengthened its relationship with China during the past year, beginning with Chancellor Biddy Martin's spring trip and continuing as the campus welcomed elite Chinese athletes for the fall semester. Now a group of students and staff members have returned from a once-in-a-lifetime trip - one that they hope will continue to inspire their fellow students. Read More
Slide show: Information and Celebration
For 29 consecutive years, the Multicultural Orientation Reception has woven together a mix of information and celebration. Read More
Curiosities: Why are yellow jackets most noticeable in late summer?
Often mistaken for bees, German yellow jackets are social wasps that cooperate to build their nests and support their queen, and they… Read More
Recent sightings: LGBT social
Members of the university’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community collect buttons and printed information during an ice cream social and Wisconsin Welcome… Read More
Weekend events will explore elements of hip-hop
A series of events this weekend at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will explore the elements of hip-hop: being a DJ, rapping, break dancing, graffiti and… Read More
Fellowship a boost for budding energy researchers
A pair of young fusion researchers will be working with the support of the Department of Energy as they work on graduate degrees at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Year of the Arts to inspire, engage, celebrate
In any year, the arts scene on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus is vibrant and rich, with hundreds of performances, exhibits and events from students, faculty and visiting world-famous artists. Read More
The wearing of the red: Show your Badger spirit
It’s time to make a Badger fashion statement. On Friday, Sept. 3, wearing Badger red and white will show support for the University of Wisconsin–Madison during National College Colors Day. Read More
Recent sightings: The Class of 2014
A crowd of more than 5,000 people fill the arena during the Chancellor’s Convocation for first-year students at the Kohl Center on Sept. 1,… Read More
UW-Madison students well-connected, with smaller devices
The old Mac-versus-PC and laptop-versus-desktop debates have given way to cell phone versus smart phone for University of Wisconsin–Madison students. Read More
UW-Madison researcher wins grant to explore policy options for climate change
A University of Wisconsin–Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs professor has won a three-year, $183,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to explore options for public-policy mechanisms to address climate change. Read More
Chancellor to participate in web chat on UW–Madison business model
University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin will take questions on her call for a new "Badger Partnership" in a Wednesday evening web chat hosted by Madison Magazine. Read More
UW researchers participating in Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Ride
Two researchers from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison are participating in a cross-country bike ride to promote awareness of Alzheimer's disease. Read More
UW-Madison Transportation Services to go by bike
Transportation Services is putting a suggestion into action this month by downsizing at least one of its vehicles from four wheels to two. Read More
Multicultural Student Center welcomes students with reception
For the 29th year in a row, the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Multicultural Student Center (MSC) welcomes students to campus with an evening of dancing, networking and sharing connections. Read More
Convocation welcomes new students to UW–Madison
University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin will welcome new students to university at the Chancellor's Convocation for New Students. Read More
Curiosities: Why do sharks have to swim constantly?
For two reasons, says James Kitchell, professor of zoology at UW–Madison. First, sharks lack the swim bladder that most fish use to adjust their buoyancy. Read More