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How should journalists cover coronavirus preprint studies?
Headlines that don’t stand up to scrutiny are among the perils of writing about scientific articles that have not yet undergone peer review by experts in the field, says emerita Professor Sharon Dunwoody.
Chancellor Blank on how a research university responds to societal crisis
The value of the university has never been clearer, Chancellor Rebecca Blank says. In this webinar she discusses the role of a major research university in addressing a crisis such as COVID-19.
A commencement like no other
This surreal time was nothing like the preceding 29 springtime ceremonies that I have photographed in my career as a photographer for University Communications at UW–Madison. Still, a tenacious Badger spirit remained.
Business grads get their names up in lights
In a visual tribute honoring the graduating Class of 2020, the names of graduates of the Wisconsin School of Business were projected onto the side of Grainger Hall.
Spring commencement 2020: A virtual party heard round the world
“You have all received a superior education here — not in my kitchen, at Wisconsin,” joked the keynote speaker, author James Patterson. “There’s never been a better time to make use of everything you learned in school. You are prepared for this."
Lighting it up for the 2020 graduates
Graduates don't get to celebrate in Camp Randall Stadium and the Kohl Center this year because of the social distancing required by the COVID-19 pandemic. So to mark Saturday's virtual graduation ceremony, the UW Athletic Department lit the two venues in red Friday night to honor the Class of 2020.
Where in the world is the Class of 2020?
We’ve always known the Badger community is global. That’s never been truer than this spring, when the coronavirus pandemic sent most UW–Madison students back to…
Odyssey Project online graduation full of pride, community, love
In a Zoom ceremony that included more than 200 people, participants were treated to a cacophony of joy as they celebrated the resilient graduates of the UW–Madison Odyssey Project, an award-winning program offering humanities classes each year for 30 adult students facing economic barriers to college.
How nursing fatigue and student aid are being addressed
Vice Provost Derek Kindle and nursing Professor Barbara Pinekenstein discussed emergency aid for students and health care worker fatigue during The UW Now livestream. Read a summary or watch the program.
After #UWGrad, join together for a Jump Around
After watching UW–Madison's virtual commencement video, which is released at noon on Saturday, celebrate the Class of 2020 with a Jump Around event. Badgers near and far are invited.
144 new members join Phi Kappa Phi at UW–Madison
The UW–Madison chapter of Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1920 and has had a continuous presence on this campus ever since.
Promising research projects win funding
Twelve projects have been chosen for the UW2020: WARF Discovery Initiative. The goal is to stimulate groundbreaking research and acquire equipment that will foster significant scientific advances.
Videos: Celebrities offer shout-outs to grads
Well-known Badgers near and far, from André De Shields to Charlie Berens, offer well wishes to the Class of 2020.
Student to student: 6 of the best tunes from the class of 2020 spotify playlist
Music is the gateway to the soul. Or, in this case, graduation. In anticipation of virtual commencement, the UW–Madison senior class officers have put…
What to expect at virtual commencement
A first-ever virtual commencement means exploring new ways to connect to Badgers across the globe and a chance to celebrate with loved ones, whether at home or through virtual platforms.
#UWGrad Social Media Checklist
A social media to-do list for graduating students to submit content for UW–Madison to feature in publications and on a public digital dashboard. Photo of…
Message from Chancellor Blank on new Title IX rules
We remain committed to preventing sexual misconduct, supporting survivors and investigating complaints in a timely, impartial manner that respects the due process rights of all involved.
2020 Spring Commencement details announced
UW–Madison will confer nearly 8,500 degrees Saturday during a virtual commencement ceremony that will be released beginning at noon CDT. The university plans to hold an in-person event when it is safe to again gather in large numbers.
Math research produces better way to identify gerrymandering
UW mathematicians are analyzing how algorithms, not just maps, are used to gerrymander political districts. They hope to expose techniques that politicians might use to create biased districts, and use that knowledge to prevent it.
Student to student: Best moments of the school year, from snow to roses
We had our first snow back in October, our football team made it to the Rose Bowl and in-person instruction was suspended due to COVID-19. Despite the tumult, UW–Madison students had plenty of favorite memories from the year.