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The ABCs of moving into the residence halls

August 30, 2022

If you do it properly, it will ensure your college career at UW–Madison gets off to a good start. Here's a simple guide to making sure that move-in goes smoothly.

Red-cart days: Students move in, with chancellor’s help

August 29, 2022

Students started moving into UW–Madison residence halls on Monday, with the help of family, friends, upperclassemen, and even Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin and some other UW–Madison leaders.

Partnership celebration brings smiles, cooperation

August 26, 2022

The UW South Madison Partnership building on Thursday was filled with happy community members enjoying food, music, games and face-painting during its third community celebration, and first since it opened in a new, larger space.

Mural painting brings community together at UW South Madison Partnership

August 19, 2022

The murals reflect artist Lilada Gee’s bold and colorful style and are designed to inspire the community and families that use the location for programming. You can see these murals in person at the August 25 Community Celebration.

At summer youth camps, fun and learning go hand in hand

August 9, 2022

UW–Madison offers a diverse range of summertime activities for young learners from ages 5-18  designed to exercise both the mind and the body. They…

Voting has started for primary election

August 1, 2022

Early voting has started on campus for the Aug. 9 primary election.

Cool jazz, fragrant blossoms

July 28, 2022

On July 24, Audience members enjoyed a musical performance by the Mark Davis Jazz Trio held among the flowers of the Allen Centennial Garden.

Generations of learning at Grandparents University

July 25, 2022

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Alumni Association, the program brings grandparents and their grandchildren to campus for two days of fun, adventure, and learning.

Water music, Wisconsin style

July 20, 2022

The sun came out for the first-ever Lakefront Live event, where concertgoers relaxed in their boats and paddleboards enjoyed free, live music from indie pop band Sleeping Jesus.

‘Were U Wondering’ … how math can tame traffic?

July 19, 2022

Laura Albert, professor of industrial and systems engineering, uses math and science to explain traffic congestion — and what can be done to alleviate it.

Sharing ideas in the sunshine

July 12, 2022

On a beautiful summer day, the outdoor patio at Nancy Nicholas Hall was the perfect place for a discussion.

Senate committee staff visit campus

July 12, 2022

Staff members from a U.S. Senate committee toured UW to learn how federal funds support UW research to genetically improve hemp, keep meat products safe, provide educational pathway for members of Wisconsin’s Tribal Nations, breed better varieties of fruits and vegetables, and encourage more entrepreneurship in the dairy industry.

Were U Wondering … how vaccines work?

July 12, 2022

Ann Palmenberg, professor of virology and biochemistry, explains how vaccines trick your immune system into thinking you've had an infection so you'll be protected when a real virus comes along.

Wisconsin Student Summer Life — Emily Takacs

June 29, 2022

Emily Takacs, a rising senior studying mass communication, explains how her student job as a tech worker for UW–Madison Libraries inspired her to add a computer science certificate.

Title IX anniversary: groundbreaking, glass-breaking

June 24, 2022

More than 100 UW Athletics staff members attended a ceremony outside Camp Randall Stadium Thursday observing the 50th anniversary of Title IX and celebrating the landmark legislation's positive impact on women in collegiate sports.

A Juneteenth celebration of science

June 20, 2022

Outreach teams from UW–Madison brought the "Kitchen Chemist," hands-on exploration stations, and a chance to chat with scientists to the Kujichagulia Center for Self-Determination Juneteenth celebration at Penn Park Saturday.