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Earth Fest Kickoff: Celebrating sustainability progress
Participants in UW–Madison’s first-ever Earth Fest Kickoff Celebration on Friday, April 19, praised the momentum boost for the institution’s sustainability and environmental efforts.
Environmental sustainability is the next focus of RISE
RISE-EARTH will strengthen the university’s ability to address complex problems and opportunities related to the environment, translating discoveries into tangible benefits at home in Wisconsin and beyond.
Robertson to step down as College of Engineering dean
After more than 11 years steering one of the nation’s top engineering programs through a period of growth, Ian Robertson, Grainger Dean of the College of Engineering at University of Wisconsin–Madison, announced today he will step down from his post once a successor has been chosen.
UW–Madison and Sandia National Laboratories expand strategic partnership
UW–Madison’s science and engineering capabilities and history of partnerships make it a principal research center for topics of national security importance, such as quantum science and climate change.
Earth Day experts available from UW–Madison
The 54th Earth Day will be observed on Monday, April 22. Experts from UW–Madison are available on various aspects about the day of observance, including its theme “Planet vs. Plastic,” climate change, human rights, and more.
New pier planned ahead of outdoor swimming season
Ahead of the upcoming outdoor swimming season, the University of Wisconsin–Madison will install a new swimming pier on Lake Mendota near Memorial Union to replace the structure that collapsed last fall. The new $160,000 pier is anticipated to be installed in early June.
Three honored for innovation, entrepreneurial excellence
Mark Bakken, James Dahlberg, and Dorri McWhorter received the 2024 Chancellor’s Entrepreneurial Achievement Awards. These entrepreneurs exemplify the Wisconsin Idea — UW–Madison’s longstanding commitment to benefiting the world beyond the boundaries of campus.
From soil to sky, Day at the Capitol highlights span of UW–Madison’s impact
The day highlighted UW–Madison’s ongoing pursuit of innovation for the public good, driven by the Wisconsin Idea.
Enter your amazing science visuals in the 2024 Cool Science Image Contest
Members of the UW–Madison community may enter up to three images by the June 15 deadline.
AAAS members make eight UW researchers new fellows
The honor, presented annually since 1874, recognizes efforts to advance science and society, with the fellows expected to maintain the highest standards of scientific integrity and professional ethics.
Robbed by COVID-19, UW seniors finally get the prom they missed in high school
"This prom was more significant than any high school prom could have been for us; it felt like a true celebration of class togetherness and putting the negative effects of the pandemic behind us."
UW–Madison biochemist wins prestigious forestry prize for discoveries that support sustainable energy and product innovations
UW–Madison biochemistry professor John Ralph has been awarded the forestry industry's top prize, alongside collaborator Wout Boerjan, a professor at Ghent University in Belgium, for their groundbreaking research on the molecular structure of lignin, one of the main components of plant cell walls.
Wisconsin Idea Database reveals UW–Madison’s positive impact across all 72 counties
Latest data show how UW provides educational opportunities, builds the workforce and economy in every county in the state
Spins + jumps + ice = lots of fun
Students with edgy skills took to the ice with flair at the Spring 2024 Figure Skating Exhibition at the Sub Zero Ice Center at the Bakke Recreation and Wellbeing Center at UW–Madison on April 7.
175th Anniversary: Test your knowledge about UW’s campus
Here is a fun-size serving of facts behind the facades where a demisemiseptcentennial’s worth of campus history was made.
Student to student: Out-of-classroom experiences create ‘connectivity’
The extra benefit of out-of-classroom experiences shines through in the students’ work thereafter, as instructors notice an increased understanding of topics that students explored out in the real world.
UW student with foreign policy ambitions receives esteemed Truman Scholarship
In addition to funding for graduate studies, Truman Scholars receive leadership training, career counseling, and special internship and fellowship opportunities within the federal government.
2nd- and 3rd-shift employees recognized for work
A late-night event at Varsity Hall in Union South recognized all the 2nd- and 3rd-shift employees at UW–Madison who ensure campus operations run smoothly, as part of the year long celebration of UW's 175th anniversary.
UW–Madison to name new Computer, Data & Information Sciences building for John and Tashia Morgridge
The building will be the first to bear the name of UW–Madison’s largest benefactors.
UW–Madison leadership seeks employee feedback on administrative services
This survey will help leadership to learn about overall satisfaction with these services and identify ways to improve them. The survey results will also provide valuable baseline metrics for administrative transformation at UW–Madison, including the transition to Workday in July 2025.