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Blank’s Slate: UW celebrates Pride Month, Stonewall
Chancellor Blank and Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Lori Reesor share how campus is marking the 50th anniversary of a groundbreaking moment in the LGBTQ+ rights movement. Read More
Nominations sought for 2019-20 Outstanding Women of Color Awards
The awards honor women of color among UW–Madison faculty, staff, students or in the greater Madison community who have made notable contributions. Read More
Wisconsin poverty rate fell overall and for children, but rose for elderly
The statewide overall poverty rate using the Wisconsin Poverty Measure dropped from 10.8 percent in 2016 to 10.2 percent in 2017, a significant drop, but still above the 2015 rate of 9.7 percent, according to UW–Madison researchers. Read More
Young African leaders arrive in Madison for 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship
The University of Wisconsin–Madison welcomed 25 Mandela Washington Fellows from Africa to campus Wednesday. In addition to attending a professional and academic institute here, they will take a deep dive into Wisconsin culture. Read More
Message from Chief Roman on ICE activity
In response to questions and concerns about increased immigration enforcement activity, Chief Roman shares information about campus and UWPD policies. Read More
Cellphones causing horns on millennials? Not so fast
Anthropology Professor John Hawks says the research just doesn't back up the claim behind the viral story: that a higher proportion of young men are growing horns, apparently because of cell phone use. Read More
Research: Successful student internships require careful design
Based on student experiences at three diverse colleges, the paper describes what works in successful internships and provides demographic data on the students who take them. It also identifies key barriers to student participation in internships and recommends that more and differently designed programs be developed to meet student demand in a more equitable way. Read More
Three companies share how UW–Madison students fit their talent needs
In the last year, nearly 8,500 companies have sought out students from UW–Madison for their talent needs. Listen to representatives from three prominent companies explain why they hire Badgers. Read More
UW among recipients of grants from Evjue Foundation
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
UW to digitize historic WHA rural and women’s programs
The UW–Madison Archives was awarded a Recordings at Risk grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources to support digitizing 250 transcription discs from between 1920 and 1950. Read More
UW Changes Lives: Business school expands reach with three new MS degrees
In Fall 2019, WSB will offer three new specialized master of science degree programs in business analytics, real estate, and supply chain management, helping to address a market need. Read More
Wisconsin Union Theater director Ralph Russo retires
His accomplishments in his 15 years at the helm of the Wisconsin Union Theater include overseeing the theater's renovations and increasing the number of students participating. Read More
Bruce Maas selected for IMS Global Learning Consortium annual leadership award
The award recognizes passion and commitment for innovation in bridging academia and industry and encouraging institutional leaders to apply technology to academic strategy. Read More
New “traffic lights” warn Lake Michigan beachgoers of rip currents
The new warning system was spearheaded by Yuli Liu, a Ph.D. candidate in civil and environmental engineering. It's dubbed BLINK - Beach LIghts and Notifying Kiosk. Read More
UW Changes Lives: Wisconsin professionals gain new opportunities while they work
From insurance to manufacturing, to higher education and health care, Wisconsin Evening and Executive MBA students come from wide-ranging industries to grow their skills and earn their degrees while they work. Read More
UW Changes Lives: WSB alumni make a difference throughout state
Wisconsin School of Business alumni are driving Wisconsin’s economy in industries and markets as varied as the talented individuals who are leading them. Meet six Business Badgers whose work makes an impact in Wisconsin. Read More
Supportive environment helps group of female graduate students in mathematics reach lofty goals
Already a leader in the number of women hired as faculty members, the mathematics department hopes to continue improving the experience for female students to help bring equity to the field. Read More
UW Changes Lives: Helping small businesses thrive
The WIsconsin Small Business Development Center at UW–Madison works with hundreds of business each year. Read about their success stories, range from a distillery to a life coach to a junk business. Read More
Scholarship director Gloria Hawkins to retire
In four decades on campus, Hawkins earned a reputation as an extraordinary adviser and recruiter, as well as a strong administrator who was fair and treated others with “dignity, respect and love.” Read More
UW Changes Lives: Student entrepreneurs showcase innovative ideas at Transcend Innovation Competition
More than 30 teams of UW–Madison students have transformed from bright ideas to full-fledged businesses, which they pitched to a panel of expert judges at the annual Transcend Madison Competition. Read More