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How to stay safe online while accessing campus remotely
The Division of Information Technology has published a KnowledgeBase article with tips for securing your computer and working remotely. (This article requires NetID login… Read More
How do I know if I need to self-quarantine?
Detailed guidance on self-quarantine. Read More
Transportation Services operational response to COVID-19
Recommendations for campus operations in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus) are extremely fluid and may change at any time based on advice from local, state, and… Read More
WAA event cancellations announced
Dear UW alumni and friends, We’ve been monitoring rapidly changing conditions and new information about the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Our highest priority… Read More
Noon, March 12 campus update
As the situation surrounding the spread of COVID-19 continues to rapidly change, UW–Madison has the following updates. Read More
Big Ten issues new statement regarding competitions
March 12, 3:24 pm statement from the Big Ten conference Read More
Statement from UW Athletic Director Barry Alvarez
“It goes without saying that our department is taking the COVID-19 situation very seriously. The safety and well-being of our student-athletes, staff and fans is… Read More
UW-Madison experts available for analysis on the novel coronavirus
The following UW–Madison experts are available to comment on the COVID-19 health crisis. For further information, contact National Media Specialist Veronica Rueckert national media specialist at rueckert@wisc.edu. Read More
Gov. Evers declares public health emergency due to COVID-19
Gov. Tony Evers today declared a public health emergency in response to new cases of COVID-19, directing the Department of Health Services to use all the resources necessary to respond to and contain the outbreak. Read More
Guidance for advising and career services staff
A statement to the campus Advising and Career Services Communities. Read More
Big Ten Conference cancels remainder of men’s basketball tournament
Read the Big Ten's statement. Read More
COVID-19 UW–Madison news conference video posted on YouTube
Video from the March 11, 2020 UW–Madison news conference about COVID-19 planning and response is available for viewing on YouTube. Read More
Video: Chancellor Blank’s news conference
Chancellor Rebecca Blank, accompanied by University Health Services Executive Director Jake Baggott and Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Laurent Heller, conduct a news conference Wednesday, March 11, on actions taken in response to COVID-19. Read More
Campus guidance to graduate students
Dean of the Graduate School William J. Karpus issued the following message to graduate students regarding campus planning for COVID-19. Read More
Changes announced to WIAA Boys State Basketball Tournament
The tournament is scheduled for March 19-21 at the Kohl Center on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. While competition is expected to continue, teams will be allotted a specified number of tickets per roster member. Read More
Instructional continuity website and support
A website now exists with general guidance, suggested strategies and tools, and where to reach out for additional support when considering alternative delivery to face-to-face instruction. Read More
Big Ten Conference statement
The Big Ten Conference announced this evening that beginning Thursday, March 12, 2020, attendance at all Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament games will be limited to student-athletes, coaches, event staff, essential team and Conference staff, TV network partners, credentialed media, and immediate family members of the participating teams. Read More
NCAA women’s hockey update
The NCAA tournament quarterfinal women’s hockey game between Wisconsin and Clarkson, scheduled for Saturday, March 14 at LaBahn Arena, will be played in front of a reduced audience due to concerns over the coronavirus. Read More
Suspension of spring 2020 study abroad programming
UW-Madison is suspending all spring semester study abroad programming and recalling all students from overseas. Read More
COVID-19 news conference
Chancellor Rebecca Blank speaks during a press conference addressing the COVID-19 measures being taken by UW–Madison, which was held in the UW Police and Security Facility. She is accompanied by Jake Baggott, executive director of University Health Services (rear), and Laurent Heller, vice chancellor for finance and administration. Read More