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Go Big Read conversation centers around literature and language as a radical act
“Reading is the single most subversive act there is,” author Percival Everett told the audience at the Go Big Read keeynote at Union South on Tuesday evening.
With the Wisconsin Exchange, UW–Madison is strengthening a culture of civil dialogue across difference
The new initiative connects existing programs and cultivates new opportunities to make constructive conversation a visible and integral part of everyday life on campus.
Chancellor Mnookin and former Chancellor Shalala discuss higher education then, now and next
Mnookin and Shalala shared insights from their experiences serving as UW–Madison chancellors, past and present, and discuss the university's critical role in preparing the workforce and citizens of the future during a time of unprecedented change.
At Reagan Institute Summit, Chancellor Mnookin reaffirms commitment to civil discourse and the public mission of higher education
Chancellor Mnookin participated with other national leaders in a panel titled “Higher Ed at a Crossroads: The Civic Mission and Trust.”
When it comes to sustainability, UW–Madison earns STARS Gold
STARS is the most widely recognized framework in the world for publicly reporting comprehensive information related to a college or university’s sustainability performance.
Welcome to a new academic year
The start of each academic year is something like a shared promise we make to learn and discover together, united by a commitment to be curious, courageous and open to new connections and fresh perspectives.
A Wisconsin welcome for new UW faculty
On a nearly perfect summer night, new UW–Madison faculty members and their families met their fellow colleagues and campus leaders.
W Project: Teaching the Badger way
On Aug. 27, thousands of first-year University of Wisconsin–Madison students gathered at Camp Randall Stadium for the W Project, a crash course in the Badger spirit.
From Milwaukee to Marinette, local partnerships power real solutions
Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin recently visited Milwaukee, Green Bay and Marinette to talk with healthcare providers, business leaders and other local partners about how the university and Wisconsin communities can work together to address pressing challenges and create new opportunities.
Percival Everett’s ‘James’ chosen as 2025-26 Go Big Read book
The book reimagines Mark Twain’s 1884 classic, “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” from the perspective of Huck’s companion, Jim, as the pair share adventure on the Mississippi River, not long after Jim has escaped slavery.
Building momentum: Future of Humanities, key facilities projects are focus of Governor’s campus tour
Yesterday, University of Wisconsin–Madison officials, faculty and staff accompanied Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and media on a tour of Chadbourne Hall, Rheta’s Market, and the…
Eboo Patel: Universities teach how to uplift each other in a diverse democracy
Getting people who disagree to collaborate, cooperate and live together is all part of the American experiment, Patel said. Universities are the perfect space to teach students how to engage with one another and contribute to a diverse democracy.
Governor’s budget plan includes Humanities demolition, expansion of campus housing capacity
Evers’ plan calls for $262.6 million in state funding to demolish the campus’s outdated Humanities Building and relocate the art and music programs by expanding existing buildings, as well as $293.4 million to construct additional housing on campus.
Mnookin, Isbell: Amid uncertainty, a commitment to our mission
We write to provide some updates on recent activity at the federal level and ways we, along with other UW–Madison leaders, continue to assess the implications of these actions and respond across multiple levels.
Chancellor Mnookin statement on 2025-27 Biennial Budget Proposal
Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin shared the following statement in reaction to Governor Evers' biennial budget address on Feb. 18.
Panel: UW to focus on founders in entrepreneurship push
Panelists outlined a new vision for how UW–Madison can better support students, faculty, and alumni in launching businesses — and why that shift is critical for Wisconsin’s economy.
Chancellor Mnookin chronicles a “momentous year” for UW–Madison, despite challenges
Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin touted the campuswide RISE initiative, which encompasses three main areas of study – artificial intelligence, sustainability and health – to tackle grand challenges facing Wisconsin and the world.
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.
UW–Madison enrolls freshman class of 8,516, drawn from record number of applicants
UW remains a top destination for talented students from the state, the nation and the world, with a record-setting 65,933 applicants for this year’s fall freshman class.
Ad hoc study group completes work, recommends steps to ensure success of Black students, faculty and staff
The group’s wide-ranging recommendations, contained in its final report, include enhanced recruiting and retention strategies, the formation of advisory councils, more outreach to Black alumni, and increased support for the Rebecca M. Blank Center for Campus History.