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The growth of esports at UW–Madison
The Madison Esports Club hosts teams for specific games, such as League of Legends, Valorant and Call of Duty. But students in the club don’t have to compete on a team — they can just find groups of other students to play game with for fun.
Matthews appointed special advisor for access and community
The new role recognizes the importance of advancing UW–Madison’s institutional efforts to create a welcoming and inclusive community for students and employees from every background.
Alumna Felicity Klingele awarded top scholarship for graduate study at Oxford
Klingele is the first Badger to win the Barry Scholarship, which provides full funding for a minimum of two years of graduate study at the University of Oxford.
UW grad and international climate reporter returns to campus as spring Science Journalist in Residence
Now based in London, Alec Luhn has worked from Istanbul and Moscow to cover an array of environmental- and climate-related stories, including wildfires, droughts, earthquakes, melting glaciers and international negotiations of climate policy.
Kindle to depart for University of Oregon
Vice Provost for Enrollment Management Derek Kindle will depart UW–Madison in June to take a role as vice president of enrollment management at the University of Oregon.
Three UW–Madison students named 2025 Goldwater Scholars
Three University of Wisconsin–Madison students have been named winners of 2025 Goldwater Scholarships, the premier undergraduate scholarship in mathematics, engineering and the natural sciences in the United States.
Day of the Badger celebrates the spirit of giving while bringing all the good vibes
From April 8-9, UW–Madison is celebrating the Day of the Badger, an annual campaign sponsored by the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association to raise funds for campus.
UW–Madison graduate programs ranked highly by U.S. News
The School of Education was ranked first in the nation for the second year in a row, and a wide variety of other fields were also ranked highly.
Update on federal immigration enforcement
UW–Madison has learned that the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) records of a number of current and former international students have been terminated by the U.S. government.
On campus: A sprinkling of spring
Students shed their coats while early blooms peeked out of their winter hiding spots during one of the first showings of spring on campus.
Campus community invited to provide feedback on initial concepts to inform UW–Madison’s next strategic framework
The following message was sent on April 3 to all UW–Madison students, faculty, academic staff and university staff from Provost Charles Isbell, Jr. and Lauren Papp, associate dean for research in the School of Human Ecology.
Students invited to help envision UW–Madison’s future at upcoming community conversations
Over the past few months, a Visioning Committee convened by Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin has been creating initial concepts to inform recommendations for the university’s next strategic framework. Students can provide their feedback on the concepts at two community conversations to be held in mid-April. Snacks will be provided, and participants will have a chance to win door prizes.
UW faculty and staff invited to help envision UW–Madison’s future at upcoming community conversations
Over the past few months, a Visioning Committee convened by Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin has been creating initial concepts to inform recommendations for the university’s next strategic framework. Faculty and staff can provide their feedback on the concepts upcoming community conversations to be held in April.
Partnerships to produce better dairy: Larson Acres and the Dairyland Initiative
The rhythmic hum of milking machines fills the air as dawn’s first light spills over the rolling hills of Evansville, Wisconsin. At Larson Acres, another…
UW–Madison’s Strategic Visioning Committee seeks feedback from campus community
UW–Madison's Strategic Visioning Committee invites faculty, staff, students and alums to provide feedback on the committee's initial concepts through an online survey and listening sessions.
New agreement with Building Trades employees approved
A new collective bargaining agreement with the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee, which covers campus Building Trades employees, has been approved by the Joint Committee on Employee Relations, the state legislature and Gov. Tony Evers.
Shalala, Sensenbrenner to be awarded honorary degrees from UW–Madison
This year's recipients have dedicated their careers to public service, both in Wisconsin and nationally.
All roads lead to tradition: MENA Heritage Month explores the community’s homelands and histories
Each March, the University of Wisconsin–Madison, celebrates MENA Heritage Month – a time for the campus community to recognize the vibrant cultures of the Middle Eastern North African (MENA) region.
Meet the winners of the 2025 Hilldale Awards
Four UW faculty members — Gregg Mitman, Emily Stanley, Brian Fox and Claire Wendland — received 2025 Hilldale Awards to recognize their contributions to teaching, research and service.
AAAS members elect UW researchers new fellows
Seven UW–Madison researchers are among the 471 scientists, engineers and innovators honored in this year's awards from the American Association for the Advancement of Science.