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2019 begins a new era for the UW Marching Band
The 300+ members of the UW Marching Band prepare for their first Badger Bash and Badger football game under the leadership of new band director Corey Pompey on Sept. 7, 2019. Read More
A new era for the UW Marching Band
Beginning a new era in Badger Band history, the UW Marching Band takes to the field at Camp Randall Stadium under the leadership of band director Corey Pompey. Read More
Campus FAQ: Hosting events featuring political candidates
Visits from political candidates can enhance the educational experience. Academic departments and student groups may host candidates provided they follow campus policies. Read More
Tiny capsules packed with gene-editing tools offer alternative to viral delivery of gene therapy
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have packed a gene-editing payload into a customizable, synthetic nanocapsule. Read More
“Clamp” regulates message transfer between mammal neurons
A UW researcher has described a key component of the nervous system — the brake, or “clamp,” that prevents the fusion pore from completing its formation and opening. Read More
UW–Madison rises to 13th best public college in U.S. News & World Report rankings
“UW–Madison has long had a reputation for excellence,” says Chancellor Rebecca Blank. “This ranking is one measure of the world-class education our faculty and staff provide students.” Read More
UW-Madison statement on CMU nickname
UW-Madison only schedules competitions with schools that are not on the NCAA’s list of colleges and universities subject to the restrictions on the… Read More
Three with campus ties rescue drowning man from Lake Mendota
A UW–Madison fraternity member, a campus employee, and an alumnus of the university are being credited with saving a 24-year-old man from drowning in Lake Mendota. Read More
Machine learning and its radical application to severe weather prediction
In the last decade, artificial intelligence applications have exploded across various research sectors, including computer vision, communications and medicine. Now, the rapidly developing technology is making its mark in weather prediction. Read More
UW South Madison Partnership Community Celebration promises food, family fun
The free, family-friendly event Sept. 12 is open to the entire community, and features a complimentary cookout, live DJ, free scoops from UW–Madison’s retro ice cream truck, games, prize giveaways and a special visit from Bucky Badger. Read More
New nursing immersion program offers students meaningful, hands-on experience at respite camp
Nursing students in a new summer respite camp immersion course provided services for people with a broad spectrum of disabilities and practiced new nursing skills. Read More
Statement on Friday climate change protest
Updated 9:50 a.m. UW–Madison responded to a Friday morning climate change protest at the corner of Park Street and University Avenue in which two protesters… Read More
Seeking basic info on “basement rocks”
Geologist Esther Stewart makes a living poking around in the geologic basement beneath Wisconsin, which provides many clues to the land's history. Read More
New UW–Madison school sets emphasis on computing, data fields
The School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences is “a chance to create a strong ecosystem of innovation, to create jobs and bring significant recognition to Wisconsin as a place where entrepreneurs thrive,” says director Tom Erickson. Read More
Memorial Union steam whistle sets rhythm of summer evenings — and saves lives
While sunset is rarely a surprise, summer storms often are. That’s when the steam whistle shines. Read More
New Faculty Focus: Allison Prasch
" I want my students to leave my classes with this skill—to be able to uncover how individuals and institutions use language (and other symbolic strategies) to move people toward action." Read More
Get Social: Back to school, and to the lake, the dorm and Well Red
The first week back at school made its appearance on Badgerland's social media this week. Pretty lake views, dorm rooms, excited freshmen, and traffic dominate this week's Get Social. Oh, and dogs, as always. Read More
University helps state growers cope with voracious, invading fruit fly
“These insects have invaded everywhere in the world that grows fruit,” says researcher Hanna McIntosh. “If the mulch works here, it’s probably applicable to people who grow fruit in other places.” Read More
Climate change impacts Wisconsin’s inland lakes
The UW Water Resources Institute studied the effect on lake levels, water quality, aquatic invasive species and fisheries for 15,000 of the state's "true water treasures." Read More
Chancellor welcomes new students at convocation
Incoming freshmen and transfer students were introduced to the traditions of campus today with an expanded slate of events surrounding the Chancellor’s Convocation. Read More