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UW, collaborators win federal quantum information science funding
UW–Madison solidified its standing as a leader in the field when the federal government announced Q-NEXT as a funded center through the National Quantum Initiative Act. Read More
Diversity officer at UW Health named vice president
Shiva Bidar-Sielaff was named the first chief diversity officer for UW Health in 2016. "Elevating this position ... acknowledges the importance as well as the foundational nature of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at UW Health," says CEO Alan Kaplan. Read More
COVID-19 testing Dashboard
This dashboard provides information to the campus community and the public about the results of COVID-19 tests among current UW–Madison faculty, staff and students. Read More
From the Chancellor: UW in a semester of COVID
"We’re on the cusp of what is sure to be one of the most unusual fall semesters in our university’s history," says Chancellor Rebecca Blank. Read More
New fact-checking projects focus on combatting COVID-19 misinformation
Communication experts find questions and misinformation related to COVID-19 on social media in Wisconsin, and conduct fact-checks using vetted content from experts at leading health and government sources to correct the misinformation. Read More
New medical students welcomed to UW in virtual white coat ceremony
“It was such an exciting day to welcome the new students to the profession of medicine,” says Gwenevere C. McIntosh, associate dean for students. “This ceremony serves to remind us all what an honor it is to practice medicine.” Read More
UW-Madison part of nonpartisan project to ensure election integrity
The effort will develop citizen and journalist resource kits on election integrity, conduct timely investigative reporting on voting issues in Wisconsin and disseminate these resources to the broadest audience possible, including news organizations throughout the state. Read More
A dog’s life: La Follette School researcher puts a number on man’s best friend.
While it sounds cold and calculating to slap a price tag on the life of a beloved pet, the real-world applications are important for both dog owners and for industry. Read More
Opening dates set for Shell, NTS, Nicholas Recreation Center
The Shell and Nielsen Tennis Stadium (NTS) reopened to students, faculty, and staff on Monday, August 17. The Nicholas Recreation Center is expected to open in a limited capacity on Monday, September 14. Read More
Nelson Institute online Conservation Standards course to launch
“This course is aimed at helping conservation professionals, whether starting out or seasoned, to gain hands-on, practical tips for project implementation,” said Caroline Stem, the program director for course partner FOS. Read More
Research suggests common mindfulness program unlikely to cause harm
Researchers at UW–Madison's Center for Healthy Minds found that people who took part in the most common and widely available secular mindfulness program did not experience psychological harm at a rate higher compared to people in control groups who did not take part in the program. Read More
UW System regents approve 2021-23 biennial budget request
The request seeks a state funding increase of 3.5 percent in each of the next two years, and "recognizes that investment in higher education is key to boosting our economy, even in difficult times," says Chancellor Rebecca Blank. Read More
‘We are not the grammar police’
Anja Wanner, professor of English language and linguistics, gives her take in this Q & A on the use of grammar while texting and on "they" as a singular, gender-neutral pronoun. Read More
Ball gives his all for Madison’s homeless
When FEMA awarded funds to Dane County to house homeless individuals in area hotels, former Badgers football star Montee Ball committed himself to keeping those men and women safe. Six days a week, he lives in the hotel, where his room is small and sparsely furnished. Read More
Off-campus health and safety
Dean of Students Christina Olstad and University Health Services Executive Director Jake Baggott share a message to students about off-campus health and safety related to COVID-19. Read More
Extension grant focuses on culturally responsive leadership skills for tribal communities
The Division of Extension will use a grant to develop leadership programs in the Lac du Flambeau, Lac Courte Oreilles, and Menominee Nation communities and bring lessons learned to campus. Read More
Former dean Phil Certain remembered for thoughtful leadership
Certain, who died Aug. 11, had a reputation as a careful listener, a visionary problem-solver and a people-focused leader who pursued ambitious strategic goals while cultivating leadership in others. Read More
Blank, Alvarez share statement on Big Ten decision
"We had hoped that the return of fall collegiate sports might be an opportunity to restore some sense of normalcy and provide brighter moments for our university, our city and our state. Even so, today’s decision by the Big Ten to postpone the fall 2020 sports season is the correct one." Read More
UW researchers devise approach to treat rare, incurable form of blindness
"Best vitelliform macular degeneration," or Best disease, is an inherited eye condition that typically leads to blindness over the course of a few decades. Read More
Health personnel treating virus can enroll in prevention study
A new research study at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health is looking at whether commonly used oral and nasal antiseptic can help prevent COVID-19 infections in frontline health care workers. Read More