Recent Sightings: Lake on the rocks
As winter sets in, ice begins to form on the surface water of Lake Mendota at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. For more on the lake ice, click here.
Photo: Bryce Richter
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Meet UW–Madison’s Nobel Prize winners
Francis Halzen, winner of the 2026 Nobel Prize in physics, joins a community of Badgers who’ve changed the world.
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The Wisconsin Idea volunteers for the Peace Corps
UW–Madison has been named the top volunteer-producing university since 2017.
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UW rises to 8th among publics, 34th overall, in U.S. News rankings
“Best Value Schools” ranking also jumps 23 spots, placing UW–Madison 24th in the nation.
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IceCube Neutrino Observatory gets a major upgrade beneath the ice
The project ensures that UW–Madison’s efforts at IceCube remain at the forefront of neutrino astronomy for years to come.
