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Science Expeditions invites public to campus April 5–7

April 2, 2019

Dive underwater to explore Wisconsin’s forgotten mines. Peer up at the heavens and survey the night sky. Or discover the life and legacy of Wisconsin’s famed naturalist, Aldo Leopold. Or pick all three. It’s your choice how to kick off this year’s Science Expeditions.

Walters named chief human resources officer

April 1, 2019

Walters, who will start his new role immediately, says he looks forward to continuing to build and maintain human resources programs that support the success of UW–Madison faculty and staff.

School of Veterinary Medicine assists Wisconsin animal shelters with canine brucellosis response

March 29, 2019

Two dogs recently transported from overseas to animal shelters and rescue groups in Wisconsin have tested positive for canine brucellosis. The UW–­Madison Shelter Medicine Program is advising the shelters on quarantine procedures.

Bucky’s Classroom introduces middle school students to college

March 29, 2019

Bucky’s Classroom is designed to increase college opportunities for all students by building college access knowledge and providing classroom resources focused on career exploration.

Returning adult students honored for hard work through challenges

March 29, 2019

Aysha Dominquez takes a full load of classes, while raising a family and commuting from Beaver Dam. She, and Olivia Wine, won the Outstanding Undergraduate Returning Adult Student Award.

Fruit smoothie DNA: Online summer course offers fun, hands-on science learning

March 28, 2019

"Plant Pathology 123: Plants, Parasites, and People" provides a fun and approachable option for fulfilling a science or lab requirement.

UW Changes Lives: Libraries take steps to keep education affordable

March 28, 2019

As the cost of higher education continues to rise, libraries are in a unique position to help minimize the impact on the wallets of students and faculty.

UW Changes Lives Video: Bucky’s Tuition Promise offers opportunity

March 28, 2019

Hear about one student's experience with Bucky's Tuition Promise, which guarantees scholarships and grants to pay for tuition and segregated fees for Wisconsin students whose household adjusted gross income is $58,000 or less.

Four faculty receive 2019 Hilldale Awards

March 28, 2019

One faculty member each from the arts and humanities, social sciences, physical sciences and biological sciences is selected from nominations by department chairs. The winners this year are Patricia Devine, Jin-Wen Yu, Ellen Zweibel and Linda Schuler.

Get Social: Badgers all over on spring break

March 27, 2019

From canyons to mountains to oceans to the Antarctic, Badgers spread all over the world during spring break. But they made sure to throw the W, wherever they were.

Visit by fraternity and sorority experts includes open session

March 27, 2019

A team of national experts will begin a four-day campus visit Sunday as part of a proactive review to strengthen fraternity and sorority life.

Prescribed fires begin at Arboretum, Lakeshore Nature Preserve

March 27, 2019

Prescribed fire restores a natural process, stimulates native vegetation growth and seed production, improves wildlife habitat, and provides valuable training and research opportunities.

After winning online vote, researchers to assemble German shepherd genome

March 26, 2019

This genome will allow the group to expand its research into diseases that affect German shepherds. It will also contribute to further understanding of structural variation between the genomes of different dog breeds.

From track to pool to ice: UW celebrates national championships

March 25, 2019

There was no shortage of national titles to celebrate Monday night at the Kohl Center as fans gathered to pay tribute to the women's hockey team, fresh from their fifth championship, as well as champion swimmer Beata Nelson and runners Alicia Monson and Morgan McDonald.

Study suggests trees are crucial to the future of our cities

March 25, 2019

According to a new UW–Madison study, the right amount of tree cover can lower summer daytime temperatures in a city by as much as 10 degrees Fahrenheit.

New mechanism of action found for agricultural pesticide fludioxonil

March 25, 2019

The fungicide was originally devised to protect seeds during storage but was so effective at limiting mold damage that it is now widely used to treat produce after harvest to extend its shelf life.

Badgers win 5th national hockey title

March 24, 2019

Wisconsin is on top of the collegiate hockey world once again after defeating Minnesota, 2-0, to claim the 2019 NCAA National Championship on Sunday.