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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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
Chancellor Blank shares update on Smart Restart plans
In her latest blog post, Chancellor Blank provides an update on health and safety and other planning for the academic year.
UW Hospitals again ranked No. 1 in Wisconsin
For the ninth year in a row, U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals" ranked University of Wisconsin Hospitals, which includes University Hospital and UW Health at The American Center, as No. 1 in Wisconsin.
The Bandana Project: Allies for mental health
The bright green bandanas twirling from students’ backpacks are a statement of support for their classmates who may be struggling with mental health issues or suicidal thoughts.
‘Why I Love UW’ video: New York restaurateur Gabriel Stulman
“There was a warmth, there was an enthusiasm” when he first visited campus with his father, Stulman says. The diversity of his freshman residence hall “changed my life.”
UW committed to accessibility as nation marks 30 years of Americans with Disabilities Act
The ADA, which has had an undeniable impact on access and inclusion at UW–Madison, is more critical than ever as the university expands its digital campus due to the challenges presented by COVID-19.
Grad student helps with PPE production, COVID response in developing countries
With support from the UW–Madison International Projects Office, Rebecca Alcock is leading a small team that’s consulting with government officials, healthcare systems leaders and local manufacturers in Guatemala, Yemen, Malawi, the Maldives and Sudan on design and production of PPE like face shields and masks, medical equipment such as ventilators, and water, sanitation and hygiene infrastructure.
Kohl Initiative brings new faculty, students, staff
To meet students’ burgeoning interest in public policy, the La Follette School has added 10 new faculty members – nearly doubling its roster.
UW helps farmers reinvent themselves in challenging times
Innovations being developed today will help define the future of American dairy: what products are available, how the land and animals are cared for, and how farmers make a living.