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Claudia Guzmán named director of Multicultural Student Center
More than ever this year, Guzmán says it will be crucial that the MSC provide students of color with the services, support and resources they need to succeed. Read More
Message from Chancellor Rebecca Blank
Chancellor Rebecca Blank addresses students about the new 14-day student restrictions for health and safety instituted because of the rise in COVID-19 cases on campus.
Everybody poops, some shed the virus that causes COVID-19. Wisconsin’s wastewater surveillance is looking for it.
Detecting and measuring how much virus is in wastewater is may provide an early warning signal that cases of COVID-19 may soon rise and provide a readout of how levels of virus change in a population over time. Read More
’Til the cows come home
The cows returned to UW's Dairy Cattle Center on Sept. 1, five months after they were removed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Without students on campus or research projects, the center was temporarily shuttered on March 27. Read More
New Faculty Focus: Brandon Quarles
Humans have always expressed themselves through music and this pandemic has shown us just how crucial music and the arts are to us. Music serves as a refuge in the storm and a catalyst for positive change in our society. Read More
Chancellor directs 14-day student restrictions for health, safety
Chancellor Blank is directing all undergraduate students to restrict their movements over the next two weeks in order to reverse the recent rise in COVID-19 cases. Read More
UW, Public Health act to stop COVID-19 spread in fraternity, sorority houses
In coordination with UW–Madison, Public Health Madison & Dane County today directed members of nine fraternities and sororities with off-campus live-in chapter houses to quarantine for at least 14 days in response to confirmed cases of COVID-19 among their members. Read More
UW statement on racist Library Mall graffiti
University of Wisconsin–Madison was alerted Thursday to racist graffiti that was spray painted on multiple buildings in the Library Mall area. Two buildings connected to… Read More
UW Health and UW focus on diversity for COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial
As UW Health begins scheduling participants for the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine study, experts are focused on equity and inclusion to ensure a diverse population takes part. "People of color are a vital population to making this study a success." Read More
COVID questions: Dog park safety, antibody testing
Is it safe to go to dog parks again? What is antibody testing for? Does a positive antibody test mean I don't need to follow distancing requirements? Read More
New Faculty Focus: Carlyn Mueller
"So often in the field of special education, we train educators to think of themselves as the ultimate “helpers” -- but students with disabilities have so much power, agency, and ability to guide us toward building educational systems that reflect their needs." Read More
In-person classes start, with masks and distancing
Campus sparkled under a warm September sun on Wednesday, as students returned to in-person classes for the first time in five months. Students and staff members followed the Smart Restart safety protocols that include mask wearing and physical distancing. Read More
Message from Dean of Students Christina Olstad
For individuals who have intentionally behaved in ways that risk the health of our community, we are pursuing actions that could result in discipline up to and including the revocation of Housing contracts and emergency suspension. Read More
UW–Madison moves up in Washington Monthly, Times Higher Ed rankings
Washington Monthly’s annual list is based on research, social mobility, and community and national service. THE's rankings measure teaching, research, citations, industry income and international outlook. Read More
NSF award will support fundamental data science research
Data scientists are harnessing big data and laying the foundations for major advances in data-rich applications thanks to a five-year, $4.6 million grant from the National Science Foundation. Read More
Badgers vs. the pandemic
Badgers have joined the fight against coronavirus across a range of professions, whether treating patients on the front lines or delivering food to grocery stores. Meet eight heroes who’ve stepped up, determined to put the Wisconsin Idea into action. Read More
#LibrarybyAppointment: What you need to know about library access this semester
We will have to do things differently, but we are here to help you and are working to ensure you have the resources for a successful academic year. Read More
Go Big Read goes virtual
Go Big Read’s mission has always been to bring the campus community together through a shared reading experience. A pandemic doesn’t change that, although it does alter the logistics. Read More
UW launches new initiative to reduce negative effects of COVID-19 pandemic on research
“Even short-term disruptions in our research can have long-term impacts,” explains Steve Ackerman, vice chancellor for research and graduate education. Read More