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Updated: UW–Madison response to reports of ICE activity on campus
Updated: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 13. On Friday, postings on social media began referencing reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity on the UW–Madison…
UW–Madison researchers win presidential award
They have been named winners of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, which honors researchers beginning their careers who show exceptional promise for leadership in science and technology.
Q & A: Veterinary medicine professor leads largest biomedical coalition
Hannah Carey, a researcher who studies hibernating mammals, is the new president of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology.
Mildred Fish-Harnack honored as hero of resistance to Nazi regime
UW-Madison alumna Mildred Fish-Harnack became a resistance fighter in Nazi Germany and was the only American civilian to be executed on the direct order of Adolf Hitler. On July 12, a statue called "Mildred" is being dedicated in a Madison park.
Ackerman to lead as interim vice chancellor for research and graduate education
Steve Ackerman, who has served as associate vice chancellor for research in the physical sciences since 2012, will succeed Norman Drinkwater, who plans to retire.
MEDIA ADVISORY: 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing
Fifty years ago, on July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first two human beings to land on the moon. UW–Madison offers several media opportunities in light of the anniversary.
Rose Lavelle: We knew her when
Almost everybody knows who Rose LaVelle is now, after her star turn on the U.S. National Women's soccer team, as it won the Women's World Cup last week. But we knew her when she spent four years as a Badger. A look back.
GetSocial: #UnionTerrace shines at sunset
With summer comes one of every Badger's favorite things: Terrace Sunsets. Here's some of our favorite moments caught at the Memorial Union Terrace this week:
Small Wyoming dinosaur helps rewrite the evolutionary story of birds, flight
A dinosaur found in Wyoming is helping UW–Madison researchers rewrite the family history of dinosaurs and modern birds.
Researchers probe cell division defects to gain insight into cancer
Colleagues at the UW Carbone Cancer Center are leading efforts to better understand how chromosome segregation goes wrong and contributes to disease.
Simple ‘smart’ glass reveals the future of artificial vision
UW-Madison engineers have devised a method to create pieces of “smart” glass that can recognize images without requiring any sensors or circuits or power sources.
Women’s World Cup final
Fans in Memorial Union's Rathskeller celebrate as former Badger Rose Lavelle scores in Sunday's World Cup final, helping the USA defeat the Netherlands 2-0.
U.S. Go Congress to bring hundreds of players to campus
“The intrinsic beauty and challenge of Go, along with its deep cultural significance in China, Korea, and Japan, have attracted players from around the world,” says organizer Dave Weimer, a professor of public affairs and political science.
Summer Sweet Spots: Camp Randall Memorial Park
Sitting in the shadow of Camp Randall Stadium, the 6.5 acre Camp Randall Memorial Park is a quiet green space listed on the National Register as an important Civil War-related site in Wisconsin. Today people hang out and study or play catch, but the site has a storied past.
UW-Platteville, UW–Madison explore PA partnership
Under the concept, students would earn a physician assistant degree through UW–Madison’s nationally recognized program by attending classes at UW-Platteville.
Statement from Chancellor Blank on state budget signing
Thank you to Governor Evers and the legislators who supported the tremendous infrastructure investment throughout the UW System in the 2019-2021 state budget.
Sharing control with robots may make manufacturing safer, more efficient
In “shared control,” a human wired with sensors and controls guides a robot’s arms through the course of a task like sorting objects or mixing ingredients according to a recipe.
Student to student: Outdoor sculptures to admire this summer
Sometimes we pass campus art without even comprehending what it means or where it's from. Summer is the time to take a closer look at art -- here's a list of some sculptures to visit.
GetSocial: #ShaketheLake and Rose Lavelle
Many amazing things buzzing around Madison this week! Not only did #ShaketheLake happen last Saturday but one of UW–Madison's very own, Rose LaVelle, took on England in the Women's World Cup Semi-finals with team U.S.A. Stay safe this Fourth of July, Badgers!
Irrigated farming in Wisconsin’s Central Sands cools the region’s climate
Irrigation dropped maximum temperatures by one to three degrees Fahrenheit on average while increasing minimum temperatures up to four degrees compared to unirrigated farms or forests, research shows.