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UW among recipients of grants from Evjue Foundation

June 5, 2019

The charitable arm of The Capital Times has announced that its directors have approved $1,812,000 in grants, including $370,500 to the UW for more than two dozen projects and programs during the coming year. Read More

Science journalist Mandavilli is UW–Madison writer in residence

April 2, 2019

Apoorva Mandavilli, founding editor of an autism news site will be on campus visiting classes, working with students, faculty and staff, and getting reacquainted with UW–Madison, which is also her alma mater. Read More

A thank you, and a goodbye — sweetened with ice cream

August 3, 2017

In honor of Project 72 — an outreach effort highlighting UW–Madison connections and alumni in all 72 Wisconsin counties —  ice cream was served from… Read More

Cap Times’ Evjue Foundation awards more than $300,000 to UW programs

May 17, 2017

The Capital Times’ charitable arm, The Evjue Foundation, is awarding $322,500 in grants to 30 different programs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

Nicholas Match raises $100 million for UW–Madison scholarships

December 15, 2016

Once fully funded, the gifts will generate about $4.5 million in annual scholarships to recruit and retain outstanding students. Read More

Great People Scholarship program raises $44 million to help low-income students

March 4, 2016

Since its launch, the program has provided more than 1,900 students with crucial financial assistance. Read More

Lubars’ gift helps strengthen, expand UW–Madison Computer Sciences

November 20, 2015

Demand for computer science education is booming, as shown by enrollments that have nearly doubled over the last five years in the UW–Madison Department of Computer Sciences. Students are realizing that, no matter their field of study, exposure to fundamental concepts in computing is beneficial. Read More

Boundless Together, Part 4

November 6, 2015

The last of four new commercials about UW–Madison will premiere this weekend during the Badger football game. Learn more about the research highlighted in the spot. Read More

Recent sightings: They filled the hill

October 20, 2015

Hundreds of plastic pink flamingos adorn Bascom Hill for the annual "Fill the Hill" event Oct. 7. The event, which is part of the UW's Annual Campaign, places a pink flamingo on Bascom Hill for each donation pledged. Read More

All Ways Forward: Faculty excellence

October 14, 2015

Our accomplished faculty members are the key factor in advancing the university’s groundbreaking research and exceptional student development. Attracting the best, most talented faculty helps us perpetuate the cycle that drives UW–Madison to be one of the top universities in the nation for innovation, achievement, and astonishing outcomes. Read More

All Ways Forward: Educational experience

October 14, 2015

The UW–Madison experience encompasses far more than just intellectual challenge. Together, our faculty, students, and staff create an environment that makes learning, teaching, and pushing the boundaries of our knowledge vastly more rich and rewarding. Read More

Morgridge match exceeds goal: $250 million raised for faculty positions

September 8, 2015

John and Tashia Morgridge issued a challenge last November to fellow University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni - they would match up to $100 million in donations to fund new and enhanced endowments for named professorships, chairs and distinguished chairs at the university. Read More

Campus Nepali community asks for help after earthquake

April 28, 2015

In response to Nepal’s most devastating earthquake in 81 years, the Nepal Student Association is holding a candlelight vigil Wednesday night and requesting help from the UW–Madison community to support relief efforts. Read More

Morgridge gift celebrated with new ice cream flavor

November 15, 2014

In honor of the remarkable $100 million dollar gift from alumni John and Tashia Morgridge, an equally amazing flavor has been developed by Babcock Hall Dairy Plant to celebrate. Read More