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UW–Madison to celebrate 2023 spring commencement this weekend
UW–Madison will hold its 2023 spring commencement in two ceremonies on Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13.
Enter your amazing science visuals in the 2023 Cool Science Image Contest
Members of the UW–Madison community may enter up to three images by the June 15 deadline.
Lifting the Veil sculpture is revealed
Acclaimed New York-based contemporary artist Sanford Biggers revealed a new sculpture on May 4 that responds to the Chazen Museum of Art’s problematic Emancipation Group sculpture, providing a highlight to the museum's re:mancipation exhibition.
Commencement 2023: A look at some of this spring’s notable graduates
One graduate turned her viral dance videos into a career opportunity. Another co-founded a tech startup that helps Fido and Tabby get better vet care. A third conquered her doubts to forge a path in higher education for herself and her siblings.
Commencement spotlight: From uncertain future to clinical doctorate, a three-time Badger shares her story
Yasmeena Ougayour, who credits her parents for instilling in her the desire and the skills to pursue higher education, will earn her third diploma from the University of Wisconsin–Madison this May.
Unfinished business: Group of PhD students will walk in commencement 50 years after earning degrees
More than a dozen 1970s alumni of the Department of Agricultural & Applied Economics program are expected to attend commencement, and they'll attend several days of events.
Ho-Chunk Clan Circle dedicated
Members of the Ho-Chunk and UW–Madison communities gathered on May 4 to dedicate the Ho-Chunk Clan Circle, a series of sculptures representing the 12 clans of the Ho-Chunk Nation.
Responding to Blk Pwr Coalition, condemning racism and offering student support
The following letter was sent from Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin to the Blk Pwr Coalition in response to a letter from the Blk Pwr Coalition a day earlier.
Biomolecular chemistry professor awarded inaugural Hanns Kuttner Professorship
This professorship fund, named for Chancellor Emerita Rebecca Blank's husband, recognizes recently tenured faculty with stellar research and teaching records and a commitment to service.
2 UW professors elected to National Academy of Sciences
Jo Handelsman and Shannon Stahl are among 120 scientists elected this year. Membership is a widely accepted mark of excellence in science and is considered one of the highest honors that a scientist can receive.
Atmospheric rivers linked to melting Greenland ice sheet
New research from UW–Madison's Space Science and Engineering Center shows the melting effects of atmospheric rivers on the ice sheet, which contains enough water to raise sea levels by 7 meters, or 23 feet.
Student commencement speaker once struggled with words. Now he’ll address thousands.
As a student leader, Liam McLean, who overcame a struggle with language and bullying growing up, has sought to be a good listener, empower others and, above all else, model kindness and empathy in his actions.
Condemning racism and hate, choosing community and belonging
Following a video posted to social media that included racist and hateful language, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion LaVar J. Charleston calls for the UW community to use our voices to express our values, to support each other and to articulate both our condemnation of hate and our support for diversity of all kinds within our community.
Students who see science in the real world are more likely to stick with STEM majors
Students in STEM majors whose coursework included reflection on the relevance of basic science concepts in everyday life were more likely to stick with their science, technology, engineering and math majors.
UW-Madison responds to social media video
The university is aware of a video recently posted to social media that contains deeply harmful and offensive racist slurs and references. The Dean of…
Charles Lee Isbell Jr. named UW–Madison provost
Isbell comes to UW–Madison from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he has been the John P. Imlay Jr. Dean of the College of Computing since 2019.
Update: COVID-19 antigen test kits no longer available
The take-home antigen kits provide added convenience because they can be stored and used when needed.
UW–Madison mock trial team places 11th at nationals
Mock trial teams argue a simulated court case, preparing both a defense case and a prosecution/plaintiff case.
Undergraduates present research on everything from mental health to ticks to stress
"Presenting at the symposium made everything come together for me, and I felt a lot more confident in discussing what I did," said one student.
UW entrepreneurial awardees model innovation, shape Wisconsin’s entrepreneurial ecosystem
Honorees have achieved entrepreneurial success that contributes to economic growth and social good, offers models for the UW community and inspires the campus culture of entrepreneurship.