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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.

‘Almost magical’: Wisconsin Youth Leadership Forum empowers young people with disabilities

September 5, 2025

The School of Education’s six-day residency program instills leadership, self-advocacy and career awareness.

‘We are here’: New ad highlights national reach of Big Ten universities

August 27, 2025

A new TV ad by the Big Ten Conference celebrates the collective and collaborative impact of its members schools, including UW–Madison.

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.

Catalysts of change: How CDIS partnerships are shaping what’s next

August 20, 2025

From building bridges with elementary schools to enabling scientific breakthroughs through statistical and computing expertise, CDIS is forging powerful partnerships that are transforming how work is done across campus and Wisconsin.

Wisconsin communities reach goals through UniverCity Alliance partnerships

August 5, 2025

For 10 years, UniverCity Alliance has harnessed the range of resources at the UW–Madison to support local governments across the state in jumpstarting their community’s goals and priorities. These real-world experiences enrich student learning while creating tangible benefits for Wisconsin.

The Sky’s the Limit: Autistic youth explore science on their terms at STEM camp

August 1, 2025

Only three summer camps in the country give neurodivergent youth free access to science summer camps with programming tailored to their learning needs, and they’re all in Wisconsin. Due to cuts in funding from the National Science Foundation, this will likely be the last summer for the camps.

Cultivate curiosity at the 14th annual Wisconsin Science Festival

September 19, 2024

All ages and interests are welcome to attend and engage with science through demonstrations, performances, nature hikes, pub talks and hands-on exhibitions.

Experiential learning unlocks students’, employers’ potential

July 29, 2024

Capstone courses and other real-world learning experiences help University of Wisconsin–Madison students — and partner companies — stand out from the pack

Faculty and staff explore state’s rivers, culture and more in Wisconsin Idea Seminar

June 14, 2024

The seminar is an annual five-day journey through Wisconsin that offers faculty and staff the opportunity to learn firsthand about the social and cultural contexts that shape the lives of many of our Wisconsin students, and to see what the Wisconsin Idea looks like when it is rooted in local communities and shaped by local priorities.

From soil to sky, Day at the Capitol highlights span of UW–Madison’s impact

April 18, 2024

The day highlighted UW–Madison’s ongoing pursuit of innovation for the public good, driven by the Wisconsin Idea.

First-year UW–Madison engineers create solution that empowers woman with MS

December 12, 2023

Each semester, groups of students develop prototypes to address challenges for real clients, often local community members contending with health challenges.

With $15M boost from U.S. Navy, engineers will help detect, prevent traumatic brain injuries    

November 10, 2023

The initiative’s researchers work closely with industry partners to rapidly translate fundamental scientific discoveries from the lab into next-generation consumer products that will protect the brain from injury.

Making an American economy that works for the people

November 9, 2023

UW–Madison Professor Kathy Cramer helps lead a commission looking to put the well-being of Americans at the center of economic discussions.

Science on the Square: A festival of learning

October 26, 2023

Rainfall failed to stop people of all ages from exploring science hands-on at the sixth annual Science on the Square event on Oct. 19.

Unleash your curiosity at the 13th annual Wisconsin Science Festival

September 26, 2023

With more than 300 events across the state, all are welcome to join the festivities through hands-on science exhibitions, performances, tours, pub nights, talks with scientists and authors, film screenings and so much more.

Bucky’s Classroom reaches record number of Wisconsin students

May 23, 2023

The goal of the program is to help middle school students build a better understanding of college, both academically and socially.