Poll: Where did you spend spring break, and where did you want to be? April 4, 2018 Share Before spring break, we asked what students’ ideal spring break would be, and how they were actually going to be spending spring break. The results: Editor’s picks Learning and earning: Another banner academic year for UW–Madison degree recipients The university awarded a record number of degrees during the 2025-26 academic year, with students earning an undergraduate degree at the fastest pace ever. UW–Madison ranked No. 11 for ‘best value’ among public schools Princeton Review also places the university at No. 5 for financial aid and among top 20 for career placement, alumni networks and service impact. Neutrinos, Bucky and a brass section Thousands honored UW–Madison physics professor Francis Halzen, the university's newest Nobel laureate, at Memorial Union on Oct. 23. From UW–Madison to the World Series Alumni contribute to the Milwaukee Brewers’ pennant-winning season.