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Final approval sought for Engineering Building
On a 4-4 vote, the State Building Commission did not authorize several building projects on UW campuses across the state, including the new Engineering Building at UW–Madison. The Dec. 18 decision prevents UW–Madison from moving forward on the project until it is granted authority to construct or demolish the current site.
A furry, heart-warming study break
The temperatures were in the single digits outside, but five therapy dogs warmed the hands and hearts of UW–Madison students who flocked to the Chazen Art Museum for a study day event on Thursday, Dec. 12.
Search starts for strategic consulting director
A 10-person committee is leading the search for University of Wisconsin–Madison’s next associate vice provost and senior director of the Office of Strategic Consulting. The…
Resources for UW–Madison students and employees
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is offering resources and support to UW students and employees who may have been affected by a school shooting that took place at Abundant Life Christian School on Madison’s East side on Dec. 16, as well as condolences to all in the community affected by the tragic incident.
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Experience UW–Madison in 2024 through the camera’s lens.
Threat of abrupt mortality events keeps endangered monkey population at risk, despite decades of growth
Researchers hope their work eventually could inform conservation policies that might improve habitat quality management or create habitat corridors between isolated populations of the muriquis.
Leopold’s journals that informed ‘A Sand County Almanac’ more accessible than ever before
Thanks to the careful work of passionate volunteers, all 1,100 handwritten pages of Leopold’s Shack journals are now more readable and searchable for public enjoyment and education.
Today, they celebrated. Tomorrow, the future.
Take a look at the scene as buoyant smiles and excited hugs filled the Kohl Center on Sunday as graduates — and their friends and family members — celebrated their accomplishments at Winter 2024 Commencement.
Practical life lessons help provide recipe for success at UW–Madison Winter 2024 Commencement
Commencement speaker — and chef — Dan Jacobs prepared a chicken on stage while offering the new graduates guidance they could apply to their careers and relationships: remain curious and open to new experiences.
UW researchers find previously unknown links between microbial bile acids and the risk of colon cancer
A team of UW–Madison scientists have uncovered that bile acids produced by the liver to help digest food may affect our risk for developing colon cancer.
Bias report intake moves to Office of Compliance
UW-Madison's Office of Compliance is now coordinating and managing the administrative intake and recordkeeping of bias reports on campus, moving the reporting process from the Office of Student Assistance and Support (OSAS) within Student Affairs.
U.S. Cyber Command visit highlights UW–Madison’s leadership in cyber research and education
UW–Madison plays a leading role as a research and education partner for national cybersecurity. It reinforced this commitment recently by welcoming to campus a delegation from the United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM), which is responsible for the Department of Defense’s cyberspace capabilities.
Meet the dogs behind pet therapy during finals week
Dogs on Call, which trains therapy dogs to be helpful companions during stressful seasons, has partnered with UW–Madison to bring dogs to five different locations on campus leading up to and throughout finals week.
Two honored for work toward a more inclusive climate
Two University of Wisconsin–Madison employees have been honored by the Universities of Wisconsin for their work creating a more inclusive climate.
A UW graduate used her college years to find her voice
Samantha Sorenson focused her academic work on issues around sexual violence, researching how sexual violence affects students on campus and what trauma-informed care should look like for police departments.
Notable grads: A wealth of talent will cross the stage at Winter 2024 Commencement
These new graduates have tackled consequential research projects, started campus organizations, made their communities better and won esteemed scholarships and fellowships.
Q&A with commencement speaker Dan Jacobs: ‘I feel like if Madison was a dish, it would be macaroni and cheese.’
"I was lucky enough to find something that I loved to do at an early age, and I can't tell you how much that has brought joy to my life as opposed to doing something that I had to do."
New mentorship program offers support, community for Indigenous graduate students
CIRCLE aims to support Indigenous students throughout their time in graduate school, and in turn, improve graduation rates and increase the number of Indigenous scientists contributing to STEM knowledge.
Meet Sawyer Getschman, student speaker for Winter 2024 Commencement
During her youth, Getschman attended seven schools in four countries on three continents — including six years in Japan.
Media advisory: Experts ready to discuss cornucopia of Thanksgiving-related topics
Experts from the UW–Madison can talk turkey, Black Friday and a variety of other Thanksgiving-related topics.