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UW rises to 36th overall, 12th among publics in U.S. News rankings

September 23, 2025

UW–Madison’s undergraduate nursing program ranked eighth overall and fifth among publics, and the university’s undergraduate programs also received top 20 rankings in engineering, computer sciences, business, economics and psychology.

A global hub for Hollywood history

September 22, 2025

UW–Madison’s Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research preserves priceless materials from the entertainment industry.

Bucky’s Tuition Promise boosts retention rate for lower-income students, long-term study finds

September 15, 2025

UW–Madison’s flagship financial aid program increases second-year retention by several percentage points.

New year, same Badger spirit

September 8, 2025

Badgers are back! Campus has reawakened as students settle in for a new academic year.

Finding their spark

August 26, 2025

Moving into a new learning community, these students are ready for a full-scale immersion in the Wisconsin Idea.

Meet the 2024 Distinguished Teaching Award winners

March 19, 2024

Thirteen faculty members have been chosen to receive this year’s Distinguished Teaching Awards, an honor given out since 1953 to recognize some of the university’s finest educators.

Name pronunciation feature added to Canvas

January 13, 2022

“Taking the time to learn and correctly pronounce a person’s name is one simple — and important — way to respect and honor their identity,” says Gabe Javier, associate vice chancellor for student affairs in the areas of identity and inclusion.

Student to student: A farewell to the campus I love

May 13, 2020

Saying goodbye is hard, but luckily, I have memories and friendships that I’ll take with me for the rest of my life.

Q&A: A founder of distance education weighs in on its educational benefits

April 1, 2020

Michael G. Moore says online teaching can be not only more economical than classroom instruction, but, importantly, just as good of a learning experience.

Student-to-student: What online learning taught me about staying connected

April 1, 2020

".... My normal 6-minute walk to class has been replaced by a mere four steps into my mom’s office across the hall. With all UW–Madison courses shifted to online learning, this is what my day-to-day routine looks like."

Commencement spotlight: UW grad uses brother’s injury as inspiration for research

May 8, 2019

Stefanie Henry will graduate from UW as a double major in neurobiology and French, along with an extensive background in nervous system trauma research that is inspired by her brother’s spinal cord injury.

35th annual Distance Teaching & Learning Conference explores broader access to higher education

May 7, 2019

When the Distance Teaching & Learning Conference was launched in 1985, “distance education” meant sending VHS tapes to students through the mail. The tools may have changed, but the mission remains the same for the 35th annual conference.

Finals prep: Choose your fav study spot from this list

May 1, 2019

at UW–Madison there's a place to study for all types of learners. Whether you love to work in solitude or with a buddy, this list has the perfect study spot for every student.

UW-Madison students make discoveries, explore Italy in archaeological expedition

November 6, 2018

Two seniors traveled to the ancient city of Agrigento on the south coast of Sicily this past summer, to develop a more accurate historical timeline.

Q & A: Plant expert talks benefits of owning plants for students, Plant Adoption Day

September 12, 2018

Plants are beneficial for the well-being of students. They provide oxygen and are an essential resource for all human life on Earth. And now students can get a free one.

Back-to-school tips: Faculty, staff share their best advice for a successful school year

August 29, 2018

A new school year means new beginnings. It's a chance to start the semester off fresh and on the right foot. What better way to do that than with advice from our very own experts?

Greenhouses contend with the climate to keep plants growing

August 21, 2018

The university's greenhouses, which include plants from all over the world, provide study material for botany and horticulture courses and the precisely controlled climates required for research experiments.

Professor’s innovations changed how children learn math

August 14, 2018

Emeritus professor Tom Carpenter, whose student-centered ideas about teaching math to young children from all backgrounds and skill levels helped transform the field of mathematics education, died Aug. 7