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An icy start to spring semester
University of Wisconsin–Madison students returning to class on Tuesday were greeted by an Arctic air mass that brought subzero temperatures and 20-below windchills.
New unified HIB policy to start Feb. 3
Under the unified policy, employees across all classifications are now protected from, and accountable for, HIB violations.
Communities that experience mass shootings drink more alcohol in the aftermath, a new study finds
The findings, published this week in the journal PNAS Nexus, add to the evidence that mass shootings have lasting effects on health that reach far beyond the lives of those directly involved.
Leadership change in the Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has initiated a leadership change in the Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement. The university remains steadfastly committed to ensuring all students and employees are offered the opportunity to thrive and find a sense of belonging on campus.
Chancellor Mnookin: Welcome back!
Welcome back to Madison! I hope you’ve had a chance to relax and recharge with friends and family over the past month.
Art and Engineering forge partnership for practical learning in Art Department foundry
Understanding fundamental manufacturing processes such as casting can help students design better products, faculty members say.
2025 Distinguished Teaching Award recipients announced
Twelve faculty members have been chosen to receive this year’s Distinguished Teaching Awards, an honor given out since 1953 to recognize some of the university’s finest educators.
New discovery on how plants detect light and grow could result in more resilient crops
UW researchers isolated the effects of certain photoreceptors through genetic manipulation editing and photographed the growth of tiny sprouting seedlings with highly sensitive cameras.
Why do birds make so many different sounds? A new UW–Madison study gets at the underlying factors
Ecological and evolutionary traits like body mass and beak size influence the vocalization frequency of bird species, such as the white-rumped shama (Copsychus…
Dinosaurs roamed the northern hemisphere millions of years earlier than previously thought, according to new analysis of the oldest North American fossils
A newly described dinosaur whose fossils were uncovered by UW paleontologists is challenging the existing narrative with evidence that the reptiles were present in the northern hemisphere millions of years earlier than previously known.
Project to explore enzyme behind early evolution of life on Earth
A team of scientists at UW–Madison led by bacteriology professor Betül Kaçar will explore the paleoenvironments and ancient history of Earth by bridging paleontology, artificial intelligence, synthetic biology and evolution.
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.
Still / Moving 2024
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.