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UW researchers find previously unknown links between microbial bile acids and the risk of colon cancer
A team of UW–Madison scientists have uncovered that bile acids produced by the liver to help digest food may affect our risk for developing colon cancer.
Bias report intake moves to Office of Compliance
UW-Madison's Office of Compliance is now coordinating and managing the administrative intake and recordkeeping of bias reports on campus, moving the reporting process from the Office of Student Assistance and Support (OSAS) within Student Affairs.
U.S. Cyber Command visit highlights UW–Madison’s leadership in cyber research and education
UW–Madison plays a leading role as a research and education partner for national cybersecurity. It reinforced this commitment recently by welcoming to campus a delegation from the United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM), which is responsible for the Department of Defense’s cyberspace capabilities.
Meet the dogs behind pet therapy during finals week
Dogs on Call, which trains therapy dogs to be helpful companions during stressful seasons, has partnered with UW–Madison to bring dogs to five different locations on campus leading up to and throughout finals week.
Two honored for work toward a more inclusive climate
Two University of Wisconsin–Madison employees have been honored by the Universities of Wisconsin for their work creating a more inclusive climate.
A UW graduate used her college years to find her voice
Samantha Sorenson focused her academic work on issues around sexual violence, researching how sexual violence affects students on campus and what trauma-informed care should look like for police departments.
Notable grads: A wealth of talent will cross the stage at Winter 2024 Commencement
These new graduates have tackled consequential research projects, started campus organizations, made their communities better and won esteemed scholarships and fellowships.
Q&A with commencement speaker Dan Jacobs: ‘I feel like if Madison was a dish, it would be macaroni and cheese.’
"I was lucky enough to find something that I loved to do at an early age, and I can't tell you how much that has brought joy to my life as opposed to doing something that I had to do."
New mentorship program offers support, community for Indigenous graduate students
CIRCLE aims to support Indigenous students throughout their time in graduate school, and in turn, improve graduation rates and increase the number of Indigenous scientists contributing to STEM knowledge.
Meet Sawyer Getschman, student speaker for Winter 2024 Commencement
During her youth, Getschman attended seven schools in four countries on three continents — including six years in Japan.
Media advisory: Experts ready to discuss cornucopia of Thanksgiving-related topics
Experts from the UW–Madison can talk turkey, Black Friday and a variety of other Thanksgiving-related topics.
Friendsgiving is all about the friends — and food
Students gathered to eat and socialize at a Student Friendsgiving meal at the Tripp Commons at the Memorial Union on Nov. 19.
Student to student: Food clubs offer tasty fun, help community
Whether it’s munching on Wisconsin cheese curds together, cooking delicious meals or sharing food with those in need, UW–Madison students often create connections over food.
New tool makes quick health, environmental monitoring possible
Vatsan Raman, who has received a provisional patent for this work, sees broad applications for the technology his lab developed, including field tests that identify pollutants in local water sources in minutes and at-home tests that track health indicators.
Research to treat placenta could improve human pregnancies
In humans, placental insufficiency restricts the growth of developing fetuses and typically leads to premature delivery and extended stays in the neonatal intensive care unit.
UW–Madison’s Indigenous community centers Native November around love
This year’s Native November theme, “Love is…”, celebrated the ways Indigenous people show love for their culture. From food to the arts to stories passed on from generations, love is deeply rooted in the Indigenous community.
Don Schutt named UW ombuds
Schutt served for more than 23 years in the Office of Human Resources at UW–Madison starting as director of human resource development and retiring as senior director for talent development.
Diversity Forum keynote speaker: Be intentional about avoiding bias
More than 650 people attended the forum, titled “Threads of Belonging: Navigating Differences and Building Community.” Video streams of the event had more than 12,000 views.
Valued connections, future innovations: Chancellor Mnookin visits Sauk, Vernon and Monroe counties
From innovation in sustainable farming and cheese production to partnerships that expand rural health access, UW–Madison works with communities beyond Madison to improve lives.
UW–Madison 6th in national research ranking, surpasses $1.7 billion in research expenditures
UW moved up two spots in the ranking, and it had a 13.7% increase in research expenditures over the previous fiscal year, an increase of more than $208 million for the period covering July 2022 through June 2023.