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UW–Madison to celebrate Spring 2025 Commencement this weekend

May 5, 2025

The university anticipates that a total of 9,424 students will earn degrees, including 6,982 bachelor’s degrees, 1,511 master’s degrees, 913 PhDs and 18 educational specialist degrees.

2025 Chancellor’s Undergraduate Awards Ceremony recognizes 190 outstanding students 

May 2, 2025

“Students, today is about recognizing and celebrating the dedication, vision, and just plain hard work that have brought you to this moment,” said Provost Charles Isbell, who co-hosted the ceremony with John Zumbrunnen, vice provost for teaching and learning.

Raines Lucas, Jenna Seidl named winners of 2025 Herfurth-Kubly Awards 

May 2, 2025

The awards, among the oldest and most prestigious on campus, are given annually to two seniors who have made the most effective use of their time at UW–Madison.

Beyond the weather forecast: 5 ways UW satellite technology helps save lives

May 1, 2025

The University of Wisconsin–Madison may be the birthplace of satellite meteorology, but scientists on campus have never stopped developing new ways for space-based instruments to protect and improve the lives of people back on Earth.

44 faculty honored with Vilas professorships and awards

May 1, 2025

Extraordinary members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty and staff have been honored during the last year with awards supported by the estate of professor, U.S. Senator and UW Regent William F. Vilas (1840-1908).

Exploring the great outdoors with Hoofers

April 30, 2025

From sailing to hiking to skiing, UW–Madison students explore new passions and find community in outdoor activities.

APIDA Heritage Month explores a far-reaching universe of cultures

April 30, 2025

This year’s Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month theme, “Into the APIDA-Verse” – a play on the popular animated Spider-Man movies – took…

245 students inducted into Phi Beta Kappa

April 29, 2025

The ΦΒΚ chapter at UW–Madison was founded in 1899 and honors students who rigorously explore the sciences, arts and humanities. 

Update on SEVIS terminations

April 28, 2025

UW-Madison can report that as of late Saturday, April 26, all 27 of its international students and alumni affected by SEVIS record terminations have been…

Enter your amazing science visuals in the 2025 Cool Science Image Contest

April 23, 2025

To celebrate the exploratory and aesthetic value of the photos, renderings, videos, images, art and more made in the process of fulfilling curiosity and advancing science, the 15th annual Cool Science Image Contest is now soliciting the best visuals from members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison community.