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UW launches innovative center for health disparities research
The center’s first major initiative will be a national effort called “The Neighborhood Study,” funded by a $28.5 million NIH grant, that will examine how social determinants of health throughout a person’s lifetime impact their brain health. Read More
Reflecting on the anniversary of George Floyd’s murder
Today is a day to pause and remember George Floyd and the countless additional lives lost to violence, illness, or neglect, Interim Chief Diversity Officer Cheryl B. Gittens writes in a message to campus. Read More
School of Pharmacy volunteers help vaccinate underserved communities
The school and the Boys and Girls Club hosted eight vaccine clinics in neighborhoods around Madison on Saturdays in April and May, providing vaccines to more than 600 community members. Read More
See what summer has in store
UW–Madison Summer Term has more than 1,000 courses — hundreds of them available online — to keep students moving forward on their academic journey. Read More
UW Odyssey Beyond Bars program receives grant to teach college courses in Wisconsin prisons
The money will support a pilot project that will deliver introductory college courses in English to incarcerated students who are interested in post-secondary education but are not yet enrolled in a credential-granting program. Read More
Family, friends send video congratulations to Class of ’21
Badger pride in the Class of 2021 is strong! Read More
McCabe selected as director of International Student Services
McCabe will lead a team of 15 staff members responsible for supporting international students across myriad areas including immigration, programming, advising, career placement, and retention. Read More
Student commencement speaker Lusayo Mwakatika advances agriculture in his homeland
While in Madison, Student commencement speaker Lusayo Mwakatika worked on a project to renovate the agricultural sector in his home country of Malawi. He also did stand-up comedy. Read More
Statue designed by Badger installed
Walking through the Highland Avenue underpass beneath Campus Drive will be a unique experience now that a new public art project designed by a UW student has been installed there. Read More
UW offers community vaccinations
University Health Services is also now able to offer vaccines to anyone who lives, works or studies in Wisconsin, including friends and family of UW–Madison students and employees. Read More
Center for Dairy Research partners with entrepreneur on innovative, milk permeate-based sports drink
A new sports drink developed with the help of the UW–Madison Center for Dairy Research capitalizes on the fact that milk is one of the most hydrating beverages available. Read More
Roads to close for Van Hise Hall repair work starting April 26
Emergency repair work at Van Hise Hall, including removal of concrete paneling, will require road closures on Linden Drive and Charger Street the week of April 26. Read More
Returning adult students receive awards for perseverance, community contributions
Each spring, UW–Madison Adult Career and Special Student Services recognizes the determination and leadership of returning adult undergraduate students with scholarships and awards. Read More
New funding opportunity focuses on COVID-19 impact on adolescents’ health
It is widely recognized that children and adolescents are particularly vulnerable to the social and emotional health effects of the pandemic. Read More
New UW–Madison campus sustainability map goes live
The interactive map enables viewers to travel around campus virtually to explore sustainability initiatives. Clicking on the more than 300 features brings up a description of achievements. Read More
Barry Alvarez announces retirement
Wisconsin has enjoyed remarkable success during Alvarez’s tenure as athletic director, winning a combined 16 team national titles and 74 conference regular-season or tournament crowns. Read More
Microbiome Challenge identifies winning projects, from wound healing to smart probiotics
The grants provide funding not readily available from government agencies to build momentum behind technologies with high societal impact and revenue potential. Read More
Match Day 2021 brings news of next chapter for UW medical students
In a day filled with excitement for the future, UW School of Medicine and Public Health medical students in the class of 2021 were matched into their clinical residency training programs on Friday, March 19. Read More
New program will fight COVID-19 and address its consequences
The Wisconsin Partnership Program's Partnership Education and Research Committee will allocate an additional $1.2 million to support innovative research and education projects. Read More
Study finds link between climate change and longer ‘dead zones’ in lakes
According to the study by UW researchers, warm summer weather is the main driver behind longer periods of anoxia, or oxygen-starved water, in Lake Mendota. Read More