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Brand New Badger: Triplets attending UW–Madison together
Annika, Claudia and Jenna Strand are triplets who are attending UW–Madison together this fall. Kayla Huynh For Annika, Claudia and Jenna…
Nothing says welcome like karaoke, cards and Jenga
UW-Madison students flocked to the Overture Center for the Arts in downtown Madison on Aug. 30 for the Night at the Overture Wisconsin Welcome event.
Back-to-school tips: Faculty, staff share their best advice for a successful school year
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?
Since you’ve been gone: What changed on campus over the summer?
A lot can happen in four months. While students were busy traveling the world, working an internship or relaxing at home, the university went through some significant changes.
Monday’s Tuesday
Incoming student Abby Monday got a visit on Tuesday from Lori Reesor (center), vice chancellor for student affairs, and Sarah Mangelsdorf (right), provost, during their move-in tour of Sellery Residence Hall. Thousands of students are settling in this week for the start of the fall semester.
Moving target
The moving-in process is underway on campus, with students beginning to settle into their residence halls after carrying in carts, baskets and armloads full of all those things they brought from home that they just can't live without.
Local high school students participate in UW–Madison paid internship program
Seven high school students are working in UW–Madison's Small Animal Hospital as part of a new program that exposes high schoolers to careers and curriculum in the health sciences.
Reesor joins UW–Madison as vice chancellor for student affairs
The newly created position is designed to ensure that units providing student-related services — the Wisconsin Union, Recreational Sports, health services and student life — are strategically aligned.
World Emoji Day? Here’s your emoji guide to UW–Madison
Texting your friend but don’t have time to spell out “Hagenah Fountain?” In honor of Tuesday's World Emoji Day, try this handy emoji guide for all things related to Wisconsin.
Students use cool tools to solve local problems in summer Makerspace course
In the UW–Madison Makerspace, students design and build whatever they can imagine in a collaborative environment with cutting-edge tools. Some of their designs solve local challenges.
Student to student quiz: Which Bucky on Parade are you?
There's a Bucky on Parade for every personality. Are you social like "We are Bucky", sporty like @GameDayBucky or outdoorsy like "Goodnight Bucky"?
Campus community mourns loss of student-athlete Eli Stickley, 21
Stickley, a standout wrestler, died July 5 in a car crash in Illinois. His wrestling teammates say his warm, caring personality helped unite the team. “He was always looking for ways to get better himself and to make the team better,” a former coach said.
UW Making Comics course promotes creativity, self-expression through art and writing
Now being offered during summer term, a UW–Madison class focuses on the art and practice of making comics, or as the instructor describes it, “visual storytelling through combined words and pictures.”
Kappa Sigma fraternity suspended
UW–Madison has placed the fraternity chapter on interim suspension for a safety-related incident during the weekend of June 30-July 1, pending an investigation by the Division of Student Life on behalf of the Committee on Student Organizations.
UW Summer Music Clinic teaches junior high students music skills, life lessons
Nearly 400 junior high school students are participating in the UW–Madison Summer Music Clinic, a week-long band, choir and orchestra camp.
8 ways to enjoy Lake Mendota and Lake Monona this summer
Whether you’re looking to cool off in the heat or get some exercise outdoors, here is a list of eight ways to enjoy Lake Mendota and Lake Monona this summer.
UW–Madison awarded $1 million to support STEM transfer students
The team aims to increase the graduation rate of STEM transfer students across Wisconsin, many of whom come from rural communities or underrepresented minority groups.
9 ways to meet new people on campus this summer
Summer is the perfect time to get connected with others and try out new things. Luckily, there are a variety of events happening at UW–Madison this summer to make that process easier.
TEAM Lab provides hands-on learning experience in modern machine shop facility
With countless tools and machines, the possibilities for bringing an idea to life are endless at the College of Engineering’s Technical…
UW student named Newman Civic Fellow, recognized for high school outreach program
Wendy Hoang has been honored for creating a high school outreach program for Madison East High School that helps first-generation college students and students of color.