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Message to Alumni from Chancellor Blank

March 19, 2020

Fellow Badgers, I hope you are taking care of yourselves and your families as we all deal with the coronavirus pandemic. This is a time…

UW Health March 19 Daily Update: Caring for Cancer Patients

March 19, 2020

The University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center continues to care for cancer patients by using telehealth technology, expanding screening, and extending in-home care options to address the unique challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Campus Research Activities Update

March 19, 2020

To reduce the threat of COVID-19, a set of campus-wide directives have been established for researchers. On-site research activities must be approved by a dean or director. Research that can be conducted remotely may continue.

Updates on moving out of residence halls

March 19, 2020

For students who will now be permanently moving-out of the residence halls, we have developed a move-out schedule spanning the next few weeks. This process is designed to help students and families maintain social distancing, to reduce potential traffic and parking concerns to and from campus, and to ensure efficiency.

Libraries closed

March 18, 2020

All campus libraries are closed from 6pm March 18, 2020 until further notice. Laptops and requested materials will be provided for pickup between 12pm-4pm at the Memorial Library entrance (M-F).

Updates to Housing Operations

March 18, 2020

To mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 virus at UW–Madison, students in University Residence Halls are being asked to take essential belongings, academic materials, laptops, and medications with them for Spring Break and not return to residence halls following Spring Break.

Six possible impacts of COVID-19 on farming

March 18, 2020

Only time will reveal the severity of the impacts on agriculture from the novel coronavirus. Here is what farmers, farming families, ag employers and ag employees need to be aware of and plan for.

Campus Childcare Update

March 18, 2020

With the new social distancing measures set forth by the CDC, campus childcare centers will be closed effective immediately to both essential and non-essential employees.

Updates to dining operations

March 18, 2020

Effectively immediately University Housing Dining has made changes to service during this time to service. We have limited location and hours. Here’s how we are working to keep everyone safe and healthy >>

Metro Bus Update

March 18, 2020

UW Campus’ Metro Bus routes 80, 81, 82 and 84 will continue on the recess schedule, while most Madison Metro routes will shift to abbreviated…

UW Health March 18 daily update: Increased Capacity for Telehealth and Virtual Visits

March 18, 2020

UW Health is leveraging telehealth technology in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic while also addressing our community’s more routine medical needs and appointments.

Update on University Housing Refunds

March 18, 2020

The university will provide appropriate prorated credits of housing and dining. Details will follow next week.

UW Health March 17 update: Social distancing now even more important

March 17, 2020

With today’s announcement that we have community spread of the Coronavirus in the Madison area, we want to remind everyone that practicing social distancing is CRITICALLY important.

Video: Chancellor Rebecca Blank addresses COVID-19

March 17, 2020

Chancellor Blank is thanking everyone for their flexibility and willingness to make changes that "aren't easy or comfortable" in response to COVID-19. "I can't tell you exactly what tomorrow or the next day is going to bring, but I can tell you this: The safety and well-being of every member of our UW–Madison family is, and will remain, my top priority."

March 17 changes to campus operations from Chancellor Blank

March 17, 2020

Our campus is continuing to monitor the rapidly changing COVID-19 pandemic, including spread of the disease and public health guidelines to mitigate its effects. In light of recent announcements, we have decided to take several additional steps for the rest of the semester:

March 17 changes to campus operations from Chancellor Blank

March 17, 2020

中文 Chinese Español Hmoob नेपाली Nepali བོད་སྐད Tibetan Our campus is continuing to monitor the rapidly changing COVID-19 pandemic, including…

Employee leave policy updates

March 17, 2020

Here is new information about additional leave benefits being implemented by UW–Madison. These provisions apply to all UW–Madison employees except student hourly staff, for whom additional guidance will be provided in the coming days.

Employee leave policy updates

March 17, 2020

A message from Chief Human Resources Office Mark Walters provides new information about additional leave benefits being implemented by UW–Madison to help our community.

UW-Madison graduate schools score highly in 2021 rankings

March 17, 2020

Highlights include the School of Education ranking fourth nationwide (tied for first among public universities), and the School of Pharmacy ranking seventh.

April 6 Faculty Senate meeting canceled

March 16, 2020

The April 6 Senate meeting is cancelled due to concerns regarding COVID-19. Faculty Policies and Procedures allow for the cancellation of Senate meetings by the chancellor with the consent of the University Committee.