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U.S. Cyber Command visit highlights UW–Madison’s leadership in cyber research and education
UW–Madison plays a leading role as a research and education partner for national cybersecurity. It reinforced this commitment recently by welcoming to campus a delegation from the United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM), which is responsible for the Department of Defense’s cyberspace capabilities.
Valued connections, future innovations: Chancellor Mnookin visits Sauk, Vernon and Monroe counties
From innovation in sustainable farming and cheese production to partnerships that expand rural health access, UW–Madison works with communities beyond Madison to improve lives.
UW–Madison 6th in national research ranking, surpasses $1.7 billion in research expenditures
UW moved up two spots in the ranking, and it had a 13.7% increase in research expenditures over the previous fiscal year, an increase of more than $208 million for the period covering July 2022 through June 2023.
Chancellor Mnookin highlights connected future in central, northern Wisconsin
The chancellor's visit was a chance to explore new opportunities that enhance the area’s natural resources, build the state’s economy and advance important research.
WARF announces $159.8 million in support for UW–Madison
WARF has been a trusted partner to the university since 1925, enabling UW–Madison research to solve the world’s problems and protecting the university’s status as a globally respected leader in innovation.
RISE-AI gets $15 million boost from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
WARF’s contribution will give the university additional leverage to make investments in very competitive markets for computer technology and skills, while also supporting the breadth of fields contributing to the study and advancement of AI, from medicine, philosophy, agriculture, sociology and more.
UW–Madison unveils strategic vision to boost entrepreneurship
The comprehensive plan outlined in the study aims to create a thriving entrepreneurial environment, leveraging the university's existing strengths and capabilities along with its ongoing commitment to fostering entrepreneurship across campus.
New institutional and public position statements policy
In recent years, and with increasing frequency, campus leaders across the country have elected to or have been asked to use our position and our university platform to make public statements about or take a position on major issues, events, and controversies.
Mnookin: Creating connections on the first day of the semester
Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin shares her welcome on the first day of the 2024-2025 academic year.
UW updates policy on expressive activity, expands educational and community resources
This work is part of a broader effort to educate the campus community on all aspects of free expression, provide transparency and expand civil discourse programming.
From stem cells to technology, the next Wisconsin RISE initiative focuses on improving health
The next focus area of the Wisconsin RISE Initiative, RISE-THRIVE, is set to harness and grow the university's reputation as a global powerhouse in interdisciplinary health research — translating both medical discoveries and innovative social science approaches into tangibly healthier lives for Wisconsinites and people and communities around the world.
Statement by Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin on Universities of Wisconsin budget request
"The 2025-27 budget request passed by the Board of Regents is a critical step in ensuring that UW–Madison and the Universities of Wisconsin remain competitive."
Chancellor Mnookin, Wisconsin State Fair and Badgers everywhere
A visit to the Wisconsin State Fair means food and fun, and as Chancellor Mnookin experienced, a lot of Badger pride.
Federal funds awarded for biohealth, with UW–Madison leading the way
The U.S. Economic Development Administration has announced $49 million in Phase 2 funding to the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub, a groundbreaking initiative set to drive transformative medical innovation, workforce development and critical job growth across Wisconsin.
Camp Randall commencement 2024: Golden day, golden speaker, golden memories
In total, 8,586 students earned degrees during Friday's ceremony at the Kohl Center and Saturday's at Camp Randall Stadium.
Chancellor Mnookin message following agreement to resolve Library Mall tent encampment
I am pleased to share that we have reached an agreement with Students for Justice in Palestine to end its encampment on Library Mall, which is being cleared now.
Chancellor Mnookin’s Faculty Senate remarks on Library Mall encampment
Today, Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin presented before a meeting of the Faculty Senate, where media and protestors were also present. Her remarks can be found here.
Saturday update on Library Mall encampment
Earlier today, for a little more than an hour, campus leaders engaged in a fourth conversation with student protest organizers to continue to discuss protest organizers’ concerns and expectations and to lay the foundation to resolve the tent encampment on Library Mall.
Friday update on Library Mall encampment
UW-Madison is providing the following updates on Friday, May 3. Since yesterday morning, campus leaders and protest organizers have held three meetings to understand protest…
‘Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body’ chosen as 2024-25 Go Big Read book
A combination memoir, essay collection and call to action, Rebekah Taussig's book invites readers to consider disability from a different perspective. “Instead of disability as the limitation, what if a lack of imagination was the actual barrier?” she asks.