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UW-Madison places high in numerous recent rankings
Once again, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has been recognized in a number of recent college rankings, with honors for both campus life and academics.
UW-Madison ranks 4th for public administration research
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is ranked fourth worldwide for public administration research in a new study published by the Journal of Public Affairs Education.
Graduate programs ranked highly by U.S. News and World Report
Numerous UW–Madison graduate programs are ranked among the nation’s best in the 2015 edition of U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools.”
UW-Madison regains top ranking in recruiting Peace Corps volunteers
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has regained the distinction as the nation's top producer of current Peace Corps volunteers, with 90 alumni serving overseas.
Cadwallader to step down from top UW–Madison research post
After an almost 13-year stint leading the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s vast research and graduate education enterprise, Vice Chancellor for Research and Dean of the Graduate School Martin Cadwallader announced today he is stepping down from the post to return to the faculty.
Despite flat spending, UW–Madison inches up in research rankings
Despite flat research expenditures nationwide, the University of Wisconsin–Madison research enterprise grew by a tad more than 5 percent in 2012 and inched up to number three in the rankings among all U.S. universities, according to statistics released by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Blank speaks to Faculty Senate about challenges and opportunities
Chancellor Rebecca Blank on Monday spoke to the Faculty Senate about critical issues facing UW–Madison including the need to ensure financial stability at an institutional level, improve relations with legislators, and shrink the pay gap with our peers.
Campus was hopping, at a summertime pace, while you were gone
Rebecca Blank arriving, Kevin Reilly leaving. Budget cuts and tuition freezes. Even if you were vacationing and unplugged over the summer, it was hard to miss these headlines. But you can be excused for not being on top of everything that happened on campus while you were away.
UW-Madison makes top universities lists
The University of Wisconsin–Madison shows up prominently in a number of recent college rankings, including the Center for World University Rankings survey, “Fiske Guide to Colleges,” and Livability.com’s top college towns. Other rankings put Madison among the “Smartest Cities in America” and the UW among the best universities in the country.