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UW–Madison announces Fulbright U.S. Student Awards for 2026-2027
Sixteen Badgers were awarded grants from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, the country’s flagship program for international exchange.
UW–Madison rises in entrepreneurship rankings
The university ranks No. 6 among U.S. public universities in undergraduate founders, jumping nine spots in overall undergraduate ranking from last year.
Convocation 2026: Heeding advice, finding community and having ‘a beginner’s mind’
Thousands of new students packed the Kohl Center for their formal welcome to the world of being a Badger.
The ‘W’ connection
Thousands of first-year and transfer students took to Camp Randall Stadium for the ultimate class photo and an intro course on Badger spirit during the W Project.
New UW faculty get a warm Wisconsin Welcome
At a picnic Wednesday at Olin House, new UW–Madison faculty members and their families got their own chance to connect.
$27M WARF investment fuels UW–Madison’s next frontiers in research
The gift aims to accelerate four high-impact research initiatives at the university: quantum technologies, brain health, fusion energy and national security.
Inoway-Ronnie made an imprint on Bascom, UW–Madison
Eden Inoway-Ronnie retires after nearly 30 years as chief of staff to UW–Madison’s provosts — capping a career defined by institutional knowledge, consensus-building, and steady counsel through changing leadership and challenges.
New Student Convocation: A kickoff for fall semester
UW–Madison’s Convocation event welcomes new and transfer students to campus to celebrate the beginning of the fall semester.
UW faculty receive 2026-27 WARF, Kellett and Romnes honors
Forty-two faculty members spanning the arts and humanities, physical sciences, social sciences and biological sciences have been awarded fellowships from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.
Shim, Russell reappointed to dean roles
The deans of the School of Human Ecology and the Division of Continuing Studies recently completed a dean review.
Igniting interdisciplinary innovation: Campuswide initiative brings hundreds of researchers together to tackle society’s most complex challenges
A total of 17 teams have selected to receive up to $250,000 in one-year seed awards, along with team-development support for key projects.
Barber appointed to roles in Office of the Provost
Sarah Barber has been appointed vice provost for academic affairs and chief of staff in the Office of the Provost.
The future is now: College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence officially launches
UW–Madison’s first new college in more than four decades will explore and inform technological change for societal benefit.
With a focus on the Great Lakes, UW faculty and staff reflect on the Wisconsin Idea
This year’s Wisconsin Idea Seminar highlighted the ancient waterways of Wisconsin and how they continue to sustain life and community across the state.
A sweet thank-you for UW employees
Campus leaders served up dessert — and their thanks — during the annual employee appreciation Ice Cream Social.
UW–Madison designates 2026 as the ‘Year of AI Readiness and Competency’
The effort, which supports a number of campus priorities, will focus on a people-centered approach to guide thoughtful use of artificial intelligence on campus.
UW–Madison student awarded prestigious Udall Scholarship
The national honor recognizes undergraduate Aryana Wadhwani as a future leader in the environmental field.
Going above and beyond to help students succeed
The 2026 Awards for Mentoring Undergraduates recognize outstanding contributions to student growth from the classroom to the lab.
A Camp Randall commencement
Tears of joy, words of advice and some jumping around mark Saturday's ceremony.
‘The world needs you’
UW–Madison celebrated the achievements and expertise of doctoral and professional graduates at Friday’s spring commencement.