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UW–Madison students ‘step into the professional world with a purpose’
More than 90% of UW graduates say their education prepared them for their career, according to new survey results.
UW–Madison ergonomics expert Robert Radwin named AAAS fellow
The engineering professor emeritus was nominated to the prestigious association for his innovative research on physical stress and injuries in the workplace.
Siegler named Wisconsin Public Media director
Jordan L. Siegler will lead the division of UW–Madison that delivers PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Radio to statewide audiences.
UW–Madison celebrates outstanding teaching assistants
The 2025-26 Teaching Assistant Awards recognize 32 graduate students for their contributions to the university’s educational mission.
Meet the 2026 Distinguished Teaching Award winners
The 13 faculty members named as this year’s honorees will be recognized at a ceremony in April.
Mnookin, Zumbrunnen share messages on provost appointment
Chancellor Mnookin and Provost Zumbrunnen sent messages to campus about Monday's provost appointment
John Zumbrunnen named UW–Madison provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs
Zumbrunnen, a scholar of political thought and an experienced academic leader, was selected for the position following a national search.
UW–Madison researchers awarded prestigious Sloan Fellowships
One of the oldest of its kind, the Sloan Research Fellowship program promotes research among some of the country's best young scientists.
Ready for takeoff: UW Board of Regents approve new aerospace engineering major
The new major will launch at the start of the fall 2026 semester. It will be first ABET-accredited aerospace engineering degree in Wisconsin.
2026 Distinguished Teaching Award recipients announced
Thirteen UW–Madison faculty members have been chosen to receive this year’s Distinguished Teaching Award.
Carnegie Foundation recognizes UW–Madison’s commitment to community engagement and public service
Guided by the Wisconsin Idea, the university has continually earned the distinct classification for outreach since it first applied in 2018.
Senior will take next step in science with prestigious Marshall Scholarship
UW senior Evelyn Browning will use the scholarship to continue her research of genetic variants.
UW Board of Regents approves UW–Madison proposal to create College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence
The new college will build upon the university’s strengths in computer, data, library and information sciences and statistics.
Zahner named interim School of Nursing dean
Susan Zahner has more than 40 years of professional experience in public health, nursing, and academic leadership.
UW–Madison senior was finalist for a 2026 Rhodes Scholarship
Zoe Kukla reached the final stage of competition for one of the most prestigious and selective academic honors in the world.
Mnookin, Zumbrunnen: Dean Emerit Linda Scott’s passing
"She dedicated herself — and the school — to making the world a better place by reducing health disparities and addressing complex healthcare needs."
Scott to step back from School of Nursing deanship
Scott began her tenure as the eighth dean of the School of Nursing in July 2016, two years after the opening of Signe Skott Cooper Hall, the state-of-the-art home for nursing research and education at UW–Madison.
‘Prepared for life’: UW–Madison awards the most degrees ever
This spring UW–Madison reached a major milestone, awarding 13,733 degrees to new graduates — the most in university history.
Search begins for new provost
The provost is the chief academic officer of the university and the second-ranking officer under the chancellor, responsible for overseeing and coordinating the academic and outreach missions of the university.
RISE AI Collaboration HQ to build connections and advance research, teaching and engagement
The group will catalyze research communities centered on innovative focus areas and build connections among UW–Madison’s AI community, which includes the more than 35 new RISE-AI hires and current faculty, staff and students.