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UW–Madison releases report on student organizations that took name of KKK in 1920s
The report proposes a history project that gives voice to those who experienced and challenged prejudice on campus, and a further commitment to current programs to increase diversity and create a more equitable campus community.
Research in the Rotunda
UW-Madison students shared their research findings with legislators, state leaders, UW alumni and others during Research in the Rotunda on April 11 at the Wisconsin State Capitol.
Finalists chosen for lead student affairs role
A search and screen committee has recommended three finalists for the new position of vice chancellor for student affairs at UW–Madison. All three candidates will be visiting campus in the weeks ahead to give public presentations and meet with members of the campus community.
Distinguished Teaching Awards 2018
Twelve faculty members have been chosen to receive this year’s Distinguished Teaching Awards, an honor given out since 1953 to recognize the university’s finest educators.
Former UW–Madison Chancellor Irving Shain dies at 92
Shain, who advanced the university’s interests in China and established University Research Park, died peacefully in Madison after a brief illness. He was 92.
Nominees sought for 2018 Administrative Improvement Award
The award recognizes exceptional performance in administrative roles that support academics, research, student services, outreach and administration.
Blank lists successes, commitments in Regents speech
“There are a lot of good things happening at UW–Madison,” Blank said. “UW–Madison is important to Wisconsin for many reasons, including its world-class education, research and outreach."
UW-Madison unveils ‘Bucky’s Tuition Promise,’ latest commitment to state students
The university pledges to cover four years of tuition and segregated fees for any incoming freshman from Wisconsin whose family’s annual household adjusted gross income is $56,000 or less, roughly the median family income in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Idea Seminar brings UW to state
The five-day immersive tour helps UW–Madison faculty and academic staff engage with Wisconsinites, build relationships, and learn about the educational, industrial, social and political realities of the state.
UW–Madison will provide pay adjustments to faculty and staff
The 2017-2019 state budget provided the university with the authority and funding to proceed with the pay increases, which are subject to approval by the state legislature's Joint Committee on Employment Relations.
$20 million matching gift supports student scholarships, faculty excellence
Donors John and Tashia Morgridge announced a new $20 million gift to the university’s All Ways Forward campaign.
UW, 9 other institutions, to share data on biomedical career outcomes
The information would help graduate students explore a range of options for trained life scientists, such as careers in industry, entrepreneurship, government and science communication.
Happy Holidays from Chancellor Rebecca Blank
“This holiday season,” says Chancellor Rebecca Blank, “we all have much to be thankful for.” In a seasonal greeting wishing Happy Holidays to the campus community, Blank gives a shout-out to faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends of the university.
Blank elevates student affairs role
Chancellor Rebecca Blank plans to strengthen student services and the student experience at UW–Madison through the creation of a vice chancellor for student affairs.
Go Big Read seeking submissions for 10th year
In nearly a decade, the common reading program has gotten the campus and local communities reading and discussing timely topics, all with a goal of gaining a better understanding of each other and the issues.
UW-Madison to use new survey data to improve campus climate
UW–Madison officials shared results today from the university’s first ever campus-wide climate survey, pledging to use the findings to make the campus more welcoming to all students.
WARF announces annual grant figures and Innovation Award winners
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation has invested $61.9 million in UW–Madison research for the 2017-18 academic year, and provided $19 million in grants to the Morgridge Institute for Research.
UW lab in Stoughton has equipped complex scientific projects for 50 years
“Without PSL, I would be a lonely theorist writing papers,” says Francis Halzen, UW–Madison physics professor and longtime principal investigator for the IceCube Neutrino Observatory at the South Pole.
Update from Chancellor Rebecca Blank on Title IX
We are committed to making our campus a safe environment for all students. Sexual violence and harassment have no place here.
Meet the Class of 2021
This fall, UW–Madison welcomed 6,610 freshmen — the largest incoming class in the university’s history, up 2.8 percent from last year. Of the group, 3,746 are Wisconsin residents, up from 3,671 in 2016.