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Remembering 9/11
Students and others marked the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks by placing American flags on Bascom Hill, on Sept. 10. Read More
And they’re back! Students embrace campus life again
As evidenced by the smiles and fist bumps, there is nothing quite like being back on campus. Take a look at some the activities — painting, volleyball, ice cream socials. Read More
Chancellor gives a big ‘thank-you’ to those behind COVID-19 testing
When the COVID-19 pandemic threw the world into turmoil in the spring of 2020, the experts at the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene instead got to work. Read More
New Mercile J. Lee Scholars start to build community
Incoming students in the Mercile Lee Scholars Program took part in a community building exercise during an orientation session held at Carson Gulley Center on Aug. 30. Read More
An annual ritual: Moving into the residence halls
Residence hall move-in at the University of Wisconsin–Madison started Monday, Aug. 30, and it was a happy occasion for many students. Read More
Campus sustainability initiatives have their day in the sun
On August 12, leaders from the Wisconsin Departments of Administration (DOA), Financial Institutions (DFI), and Safety & Professional Services (DSPS) toured several campus facilities to learn more about the ways UW strives to create solutions that address some of today’s biggest sustainability challenges. Read More
New solar field gives UW a sustainable boost
O’Brien Solar Fields, the largest solar installation in Dane County, includes 60,318 bifacial panels capable of generating approximately 20 megawatts of renewable electricity. It's a partnership between Madison Gas & Electric, UW–Madison, and other businesses and groups. Read More
Finding community in a garden
As one of the oldest and largest community gardens in the United States, Eagle Heights Community Gardens provides an opportunity for the UW–Madison community and area residents to enjoy nature, build community, learn about gardening, and feed their families. Read More
Movie night at Camp Randall
More than 800 employees and family members spread out on the Camp Randall Stadium field on July 27 to watch the 2020 film "Dolittle." Read More
Going green for the Bucks
Red is the primary color around here, but Bascom Hall went green to honor the Milwaukee Bucks winning the 2021 NBA Championship, with their victory over the Phoenix Suns. Read More
A beautiful day to say thanks to employees
The weather was ideal on Tuesday, July 20, for the first of three employee appreciation events. Read More
An update on the Public History Project
Director Kacie Lucchini Butcher discusses the UW–Madison Public History Project — "a multi-year effort to uncover and give voice to those who experienced, challenged and overcame prejudice on campus" — as it builds toward a public exhibit in fall 2022. Read More
A beauteous evening, calm and free
At the end of a recent summer day, people gathered along the lake and on the Goodspeed Family Pier to enjoy the beauty of the sunset. Read More
Lighting it up for Barry
In honor of Barry Alvarez’s last day before retiring, red accent lighting illuminated the exterior of Bascom Hall and terrace plantings on June 30. Read More
Making a splash at Alumni Park
With Madison in the midst of a string of hot days, visitors to campus are finding creative ways to cool off. Read More
A good day to spike and dig
With in-person activities resuming on campus, Students enthusiastically took part in a sand volleyball tournament. Read More
A beautiful night for jazz and Juneteenth
Members of the Madison community enjoyed a warm summer evening and the sounds of trumpeter Marquis Hill and his band at a Madison Jazz Festival event at the Memorial Union Terrace on June 19, which also marks Juneteenth. Read More
Juneteenth flag raised on campus
The Juneteenth flag was raised at Wisconsin Union buildings this morning in what is believed to be the first university-sponsored flying of the flag on the UW–Madison campus. Read More
Life returns to the Terrace
People, music and conversation are back at the Terrace, as COVID-19 restrictions are gradually being lifted as more people are vaccinated Read More
In-person campus tours return to UW–Madison, the ‘wow’ factor intact
After a 14-month, pandemic-induced pause, in-person tours have resumed at UW–Madison, beckoning visitors from across the country and beyond. Read More