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UW-Madison receives Osher Foundation gift for returning adult student scholarships
The Bernard Osher Foundation has announced a grant of $1 million to the University of Wisconsin–Madison to endow scholarships for returning adult students. Read More
Conference to examine intersection of faith and schools
Scholars from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and other institutions will meet early in February to discuss the intersections of religion and education in the United States and around the world. Read More
Students invited to apply for role in new chancellor search
The Associated Students of Madison is accepting applications for students interested in serving on the search and screen committee that will help select the next chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Waisman Center presents documentary ‘Indestructible’
The award-winning documentary "Indestructible" will screen at the Waisman Center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Thursday, Jan. 24. Read More
Environmental art exhibition forged by artists, educators, researchers
An innovative art exhibition titled "Paradise Lost? Climate Change in the Northwoods" features the work of 20 area artists commissioned to explore the specter of global warming in the Great Lakes region. Read More
Students take leadership venture to South Africa
After more than 40 hours of traveling, 30 University of Wisconsin–Madison students arrived last week in Cape Town, South Africa to start a two-week adventure in South Africa's capital city that will include a leadership seminar and service projects. Read More
Mark Johnson profile: It’s [still] a great day for hockey
He’s the son of a legendary hockey coach who went on to make his own history as a college player and an Olympian. But Mark Johnson isn’t about to rest on his laurels. Read More
Recent sightings: Winter solitude
A lone cross-country skier passes by as nighttime falls over a snow-covered oak savanna at the UW Arboretum’s Curtis Prairie New… Read More
Wisconsin Alumni Lifelong Learning introduces Passport Series
University experts will lead courses in global affairs, sciences and humanities as part of Wisconsin Alumni Lifelong Learning programs to be offered this spring. Read More
Persistence, genius mix for chemist
Chemistry professor Laura Kiessling is featured in the Milwuakee Journal Sentinel’s series on “groundbreaking thinkers in Wisconsin” series. Read More
For Flowers, game-winning shot pales to inspiration from cancer survivor
The Capital Times featured a story about senior men's basketball guard Michael Flowers and his relationship with Max Bass, a five-year-old fan of Flowers who is successfully battling leukemia. Read More
UW alumni find travel companion in ‘Flat Bucky’
Buckingham Badger, meet Buckingham Palace. As seen in the new Badger Insider magazine, published exclusively for members of the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA), Bucky Badger often accompanies University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni on their national and worldwide travels. Read More
UW Marching Band takes the field in Badger Insider magazine
Fans of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Marching Band are treated to a rare glimpse behind the music in the latest edition of Badger Insider magazine. Read More
Undergrad team debuts in genetic engineering competition
For the first time, a team of University of Wisconsin–Madison undergraduates participated in the annual International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition (iGEM), held this fall at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Read More
Application processing time line update
Released Nov. 1, 2007 As a result of major technological changes in the Office of Admissions, we are currently experiencing significant… Read More
Wisconsin Advertising Project to analyze 2008 political ads
All evidence points to 2008 being a record year for political ad spending. The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Wisconsin Advertising Project, will again lead a project to code and analyze nearly all of the political advertising that is aired in 2008 races across the country. Read More
Nylon reveals its antibiotic powers
Nylon, we know, is incredibly versatile, strong and resilient. Now, it may be possible to add antibiotic powers to the list of qualities for the wonder synthetic material. Read More
Computer programming team places first in regional competition
The UW–Madison computer programming team "Red No. 40" beat 198 other teams to place first in the North Central Regional Competition of the International Collegiate Programming Competition in early November, qualifying the team to compete in the World Finals in April. Read More
Join us for an Admitted Student Visit Day
Students who have been admitted to the university are encouraged to join us for an Admitted Student Visit Day. This full-day program is designed… Read More