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Experts available for interviews on H5N1
The avian flu H5N1 has made the jump to mammals, including cattle, and inactive remnants of the virus have been found in grocery store milk. Experts from UW–Madison are available to discuss questions about H5N1 risk to human health, pets and more.
Update from UW–Madison experts on bird flu spread
UW experts are assisting efforts to track and research the virus with an eye toward minimizing risk to human health and protecting the state’s agricultural sector.
An electrifying discovery may help doctors deliver more effective gene therapies
The researchers exposed liver cells to short electric pulses — and those gentle zaps caused the liver cells to take in more than 40 times the amount of gene therapy material compared to cells that were not exposed to pulsed electric fields.
81 students join Phi Kappa Phi at UW–Madison
Phi Kappa Phi recognizes and promotes academic excellence in all fields of higher education and engages the community of scholars in service to others.
Update on Monday Library Mall protest
UW–Madison is committed to protecting the right to free expression, including protest, within the boundaries of state law and campus policies. Within the time, place and manner restrictions defined by law, students and other members of our community may assemble, carry signs, chant, march, and make speeches to give voice to issues they deem important. Peaceful protest is a hallmark of UW–Madison history.
Crazylegs racers embrace the day
More than 9,000 people ran, walked and wheeled in the 42nd Annual Crazylegs Classic in Madison on April 27, enjoying a sunny spring day.
168 students inducted into Phi Beta Kappa
UW–Madison’s ΦΒΚ chapter, founded in 1899, seeks to honor students who rigorously explore the sciences, arts and humanities.
Popular social media apps use AI to analyze photos on your phone, introducing both bias and errors
An analysis of Instagram found that its vision model categorized more than 500 different "concepts," including age and gender, time of day, background images and even what foods people were eating in the photographs.
Campus protests: Rights and responsibilities
In recent days, we have seen headlines about protests on campuses across the country. On our campus, we are committed to protect those who wish to exercise their rights to free expression, including protest. We are equally committed by both law and our mission to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of our community; to follow state laws and regulations; to ensure the free expression of one group does not interfere with the free expression rights of others; and to prevent disruption of university functions.
These jacks-of-all-trades are masters, too: Yeast study helps answer age-old biology question
Researchers mapped the genetic blueprints, appetites, and environments of more than 1,000 species of yeasts, building a family tree that illuminates how these single-celled fungi evolved over the past 400 million years.
Peace Corps ranks UW–Madison as top volunteer-producing university for 2023
The Peace Corps offers unique career advantages, providing volunteers with global perspectives and skills highly valued in today’s interconnected society.
Nanomaterial that mimics proteins could be basis for new neurodegenerative disease treatments
The work centers around altering the interaction between two proteins that are believed to be involved in setting the stage for diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
42 faculty honored with Vilas professorships and awards
Extraordinary members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty have been honored during the last year with awards supported by the estate of professor, U.S. Senator and UW Regent William F. Vilas (1840-1908).
Evjue Chair, Hilldale professors named
Six members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty have received the Evjue Distinguished Chair and Hilldale Professorships.
Kyoung-Shin Choi elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
Choi has been recognized for her work developing and understanding electrodes and catalysts for applications critical to creating a sustainable future, like sustainable and environmentally benign production of fuels, chemicals, fertilizers and clean water using renewable energy sources, like solar and biomass.
Meet Gracie Nelson, student speaker for 2024 spring commencement
In her commencement speech, Nelson aims to celebrate the accomplishments of her fellow classmates while underscoring the significance of each individual's contribution to the campus community.
Undergrads embrace opportunity to showcase research at symposium
Two of UW–Madison’s key missions meet at the Undergraduate Symposium: leading-edge knowledge discovery and quality undergraduate education.
Commencement profile: A world away, his family and Tibetan community share in his success
At spring commencement, Phuntsok will be earning a master’s degree in biotechnology, thanks to his own hard work but also the support of his family and UW–Madison.
Chancellor Mnookin joins 60 university leaders to advance civic preparedness and uphold free expression on campus
The consortium's civic commitments stress inclusion as a strength of both American democracy and campus life and affirm the truth-seeking role of higher education through curiosity and inquiry.
Meet the 2024 Academic Staff Excellence Award winners
Each year, the University of Wisconsin–Madison recognizes outstanding academic staff members who have excelled in leadership, public service, research and teaching. These exceptional individuals bring…