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Badger pride on the march during Homecoming Parade
Madison's State Street was lit up with smiles and cheers during the University of Wisconsin's annual Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 25. Read More
Chancellor Mnookin highlights connected future in central, northern Wisconsin
The chancellor's visit was a chance to explore new opportunities that enhance the area’s natural resources, build the state’s economy and advance important research. Read More
Campus dresses up in red, orange and yellow for fall
It happens each autumn on the UW–Madison campus: Ivy-covered buildings become colorful mosaic backdrops, and maple and oak trees offer a brilliant canopy overhead. Read More
WARF announces $159.8 million in support for UW–Madison
WARF has been a trusted partner to the university since 1925, enabling UW–Madison research to solve the world’s problems and protecting the university’s status as a globally respected leader in innovation. Read More
Fun in the name of science
Science on the Square fused with the Madison Night Market on Oct. 17 for a fun and energetic night filled with hands-on science and local vendors in downtown Madison. Read More
RISE-AI gets $15 million boost from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
WARF’s contribution will give the university additional leverage to make investments in very competitive markets for computer technology and skills, while also supporting the breadth of fields contributing to the study and advancement of AI, from medicine, philosophy, agriculture, sociology and more. Read More
‘Go Big Read’ seeking suggestions for 2025-26 book
Go Big Read, UW–Madison’s common reading program is seeking title suggestions of any book relating to contemporary issues of broad interest to the campus community. Book suggestions can be made on the Go Big Read website through Nov. 13. Read More
An up-close look at climate coverage
Great Lakes Climate Solutions reporter Isabelle “Izzy” Ross visited journalism classes, met with experts in clean energy and learned about Madison’s (and arguably the world’s) most studied lake, Lake Mendota. Read More
Latine Heritage Month at UW–Madison shines a light on the power of the arts
This year’s Latine Heritage Month centered educational and celebratory events around the arts – showcasing how diverse Latine experiences can help create a shared connection. Read More
For these siblings, UW’s new tribal initiative is a financial boost, hopeful sign
UW–Madison’s new Wisconsin Tribal Educational Promise Program offers financial support to cover the full cost of pursuing an undergraduate degree for Wisconsin residents who are enrolled members of federally recognized Wisconsin Indian tribes. Read More
Messages kick off Homecoming week
To mark the start of Homecoming week, UW student organizations painted messages on the windows of Memorial Union's Lakeview Lounge and elsewhere on campus on Sunday. Read More
Inclement weather policy for employees
UW–Madison employees can find information on campus procedures and how to respond in cases of inclement weather. Read More
In helping students find housing, ‘Mama Erin’ brings the TLC and hard-won street smarts
Erin Warner reviews budgets and housing options with students, looking for ways to help them save on rent. She encourages them to differentiate between wants and needs, throwing some hard truths their way. Read More
Go Big Read author reflects on disability, kindness, independence
“When we advocate for ourselves, not only are we making that space more accessible for the people coming after us, but I think that people around us feel more freed up to say, ‘This isn't working for me,’ or ‘I had this need,’” Rebekah Taussig said. Read More
An ancient animal is helping scientists improve modern technology
Proteins from water bears can help solve a major technological challenge when it comes to getting high-quality microscope images of a diversity of cellular structures and proteins using a technique called cryogenic electron microscopy or cryo-EM. Read More
Kindred spirits: Senior class president, vice president bonded over similar experiences
Duties of the Senior Class Office include helping to plan winter and spring commencement ceremonies, selecting the class gift, organizing senior-inspired events, and advocating for the entire class. Read More
Monica Neugebauer awarded 2024 Packard Fellowship
Neugebauer, who joined UW–Madison’s Biochemistry Department in 2023, discovers and engineers novel enzymes with functions beyond what is commonly found in nature. Read More
Search begins for new chief information officer
A search-and-screen committee has been appointed to help identify and select candidates for the position of chief information officer and vice provost for information technology. Read More
Teaching, research lead UW to rise in worldwide rankings
This marks a two-year surge for UW in the rankings, thanks also to the university’s patents and growing research expenditures. Read More
UW–Madison case study investigates gap in quality of life for Hmong nursing home residents
Mai See Thao believes it’s essential to factor in refugees’ past experiences as they age in care facilities, to avoid reproducing feelings of isolation, abandonment and uncertainty. Read More