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School of Pharmacy announces master’s program scholarships to address inequities
These scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing a master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Applied Drug Development or Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation who demonstrate a financial need and/or have a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Dane County extends face mask order to Nov. 5
Public Health Madison & Dane County has extended to Nov. 5 an emergency order requiring that everyone age 2 and older wear a face covering or mask when in any enclosed building. UW–Madison's own mask order remains in effect on campus.
Presenting: Barry Alvarez Field
A halftime ceremony made it official: The football field will be named Barry Alvarez Field at Camp Randall Stadium beginning in 2022.
UW Police, UHS Mental Health Services partner to help students in crisis
Through a partnership between student groups, University Health Services and the University of Wisconsin Police Department, there's a new resource responding with police to students experiencing a mental health crisis: Two trained mental health professionals.
UW–Madison’s Institute for Research on Poverty named national research center
IRP, the nation’s longest-standing center for poverty research, has been awarded a five-year, $10.6 million cooperative agreement to serve as the National Research Center on Poverty and Economic Mobility.
Career and Internship Fair: Opportunities for the future
Students discussed opportunities with a wide range of employers during the fall Career and Internship Fair held at Gordon Dining and Event Center on Sept. 29 and 30.
COVID-19 booster shots now available
University Health Services (UHS) is now providing a booster, or third shot, of the Pfizer vaccine to students and employees. To make an appointment, use the MyUHS app or web portal. You may also seek appointments off campus including through a health care provider and local pharmacies.
Generous lead gift helps launch Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center
A new state-of-the art facility to support student and community health will nearly triple the size of the former Natatorium, serving more students and community members with recreational and well-being services.
The 2021 winners: Cool Science Image Contest
Winning submissions were created with point-and-shoot digital cameras, cutting-edge microscopes, and telescopes of both the backyard and mountaintop variety. Because sometimes, there’s no substitute for the visual.
Nasia Safdar becomes associate dean for clinical trials
Safdar, a professor in the School of Medicine and Public Health and infectious disease specialist at UW Health, will work to create the most efficient and user-friendly environment for clinical trials.
Faculty and staff ‘critical compensation’ programs to return
The "critical compensation programs" will include a lump-sum bonus program for employees who have made exceptional contributions, and a discretionary compensation fund and faculty block grant.
Annual benefits enrollment adapts to the times with a mix of virtual and in-person events
The Employee Resource Fair, Oct. 5 at Union South, is an in-person option, but with some limitations to maintain health and safety. Representatives of approximately 30 campus resources for employees will be on hand.
Library Collections Enhancement Initiative seeks new proposals
The initiative builds on the strengths of existing library holdings, while also expanding campus research capacities with critical and emerging collections needs.
Blank to be honored by Posse Foundation at annual gala
Chancellor Rebecca Blank will be honored as a “Posse Star” for making UW–Madison a place where Posse Scholars can thrive. Posse’s goal is to "build a leadership network that better represents the country’s rich diversity."
As live music returns to Hamel Music Center, students and faculty reflect
“When you play in front of a live audience you get energy back from the audience. The performance carries so much more meaning when you can tell that you’re affecting people.”
Madison College and UW–Madison School of Education to sign transfer agreement
Madison College students preparing to become elementary or special education teachers will have a direct pipeline to the UW–Madison School of Education with the agreement that guarantees admission for students who meet the requirements.
Go Big Read author event with Yaa Gyasi scheduled
Gyasi, whose book “Transcendent Kingdom” uses fiction to explore the very real issues of race, immigration, science, faith and family, will speak Nov. 3 at Memorial Union’s Shannon Hall.
Record-setting freshman class maintains UW–Madison’s commitment to Wisconsin families
This year’s freshman class at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is the largest in the institution’s history and includes the most Wisconsin residents of any freshman class in the last 20 years.
300 interviews: Ajay Sethi’s pandemic pivot
When COVID-19 hit, Sethi's expertise made him a frequent source for national and local news media. At the same time, he was continuing to teach his unexpectedly timely course "Conspiracies in Public Health."
As schools reopen, Oregon virus surveillance project helps families navigate complex time
UW–Madison researchers are helping schools and families in the Wisconsin village navigate COVID-19 and other illnesses as in-person instruction resumes.