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The search for how life on Earth transformed from simple to complex
A new NASA collaboration of astrobiology researchers co-led by a UW–Madison professor will spend the next five years dedicating their efforts to understanding how life evolved on earth, and how it possibly could evolve on other worlds.
86 new members join Phi Kappa Phi at UW–Madison
Phi Kappa Phi recognizes the achievements of the most outstanding students in every school and college at UW–Madison.
Cutting air pollution emissions would save 50,000 U.S. lives, $600 billion each year
Eliminating air pollution emissions from energy-related activities in the United States would prevent more than 50,000 premature deaths each year and provide more than $600…
Mnookin brings deep experience, wide perspective to UW–Madison role
Every incoming UW–Madison leader professes to understand the Wisconsin Idea. Chancellor-designee Jennifer L. Mnookin grasps it in a deeply personal way.
Photo gallery: Saturday Spring Commencement roundup
Scenes from the UW–Madison 2022 graduation ceremony held at Camp Randall Stadium.
Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield meets with students
Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, spoke with a select group of students from the political science and African studies programs, as well as the King-Morgridge Scholars.
‘Cherish your freedoms’ and ‘be kind,’ Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield tells 2022 graduates
An estimated crowd of just over 42,000 people, including graduates, attended the first spring commencement ceremony since 2019 that was in person and open to all family members and friends.
2022 spring commencement, Day 1
Celebratory scenes from before, during and after Friday's ceremony for graduating doctoral, MFA and medical professional students.
‘Serve others,’ chancellor entreats celebrating UW graduates
More than 800 doctoral, MFA and medical professional students attended UW–Madison commencement at the Kohl Center on Friday. The rest of this year's graduates will receive their degrees Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium.
Experimental COVID-19 vaccine provides mutation-resistant T cell protection in mice
A second line of defense — the immune system’s T cells — may offer protection from COVID-19 even when vaccine-induced antibodies no longer can, according to new research out of the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine.
Wisconsin fox kits test positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza
It’s likely the foxes contracted the virus after eating or coming into contact with infected birds. Humans remain at low risk for developing HPAI infection, but should refrain from approaching sick or dead wildlife.
Students — and campus — all dressed up for commencement
Late spring — when flowers emerge and another class prepares to graduate – is one of the most beautiful times on the UW–Madison campus.
As commencement ceremonies near, keep weather in mind
This being Wisconsin, the weather is unpredictable and ever changeable. Here are a few things to keep in mind.
UW-Madison PhD student maps ‘multiple lives’ of Ho-Chunk travel routes
The project works to combine historical records, oral histories, and archaeological data into a map of Ho-Chunk travel routes and trails throughout time.
Madison-based computing power makes it possible to see our black hole for the first time
A team of scientists and the National Science Foundation shared images of Sagittarius A*, the black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy.
COVID questions: Vaccines for toddlers; making sense of metrics
When will pediatric vaccines be approved? What information is the most important on Covid dashboards at this phase of the pandemic?
Looking back at Rebecca Blank’s UW years
After nearly nine years, Chancellor Rebecca Blank will leave UW–Madison at the end of the 2021-22 academic year to assume the presidency of Northwestern University. Here is a look back, through the lenses of University Communications photographers, at Chancellor Blank's time on campus.
Cronon returns for final words shared from the heart
William Cronon, who retired in 2020 as Frederick Jackson Turner and Vilas Research Professor of History, Geography, and Environmental Studies, returned to campus recently to deliver the keynote address at "Common Places: Keywords for a More Than Human World," a conference held in his honor by Cronon's former PhD students.
Detailed analysis of old star provides template for heavy element formation
In a new study, astronomers identified the elemental composition of HD 222925, a Milky Way star located over 1400 lightyears from earth.
Pomp and circumstance 101
The robes, hoods, hats and various accessories worn at commencement all have some meaning. Here's a guide to interpreting the regalia — if you pay attention during the ceremony you can learn a lot.