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Video: Dean of Students Lori Berquam bids farewell

May 2, 2018

UW–Madison Dean of Students Lori Berquam bids a video farewell to the campus community, as she's stepping down in August. Berquam has worked in the Division of Student Life since 2002 and has served as dean and chief student affairs officer since 2007. She's been awarded an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellowship and will be assigned to a senior role at a new campus. Read More

UW researchers identify arterial hemogenic endothelial cells that can function as lymphoid precursors

May 1, 2018

Scientists at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health have used human stem cells to make blood-forming cells and demonstrated that they can function as lymphoid precursors, or the earliest cells from which various immune cells arise. Read More

151 students inducted into Phi Beta Kappa scholar society

May 1, 2018

Approximately 5 percent of the Letters & Science senior class is inducted into the liberal arts and science scholar society. Read More

‘Origins’ scientists to take your questions Thursday during Reddit AMA

May 1, 2018

Ever wondered what it’s like to unearth a long-buried human ancestor? Or to peer into the night sky to discover the mysteries of galaxy evolution? Find out Thursday. Read More

Asian Studies celebrates new degree program

April 30, 2018

The Asian Languages and Cultures (ALC) department hosted a symposium last Friday to highlight Asian studies students and the departments’ new degree program. Read More

Phi Kappa Phi inductees

April 30, 2018

142 new members join Phi Kappa Phi at UW–Madison

April 30, 2018

Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest honor society that is open to students across disciplines. It recognizes the achievements of the most outstanding students in every school and college at UW–Madison. Read More

NEH grant to reunite radio history

April 27, 2018

Communication Arts associate professor Eric Hoyt is a leader of Unlocking the Airwaves, a collaborative project that will bring together split archival material from the National Association of Educational Broadcasters and create a resource for scholars, educators and the public. Read More

Madison startup completing 100 solar setups in rural Africa

April 27, 2018

If you take electric lighting for granted, you have not lived in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where lighting options often come down to kerosene, candles or flashlights. The company's solar lights are a new choice. Read More

SPA honors employees who help students

April 27, 2018

The Student Personnel Association recognized eight distinguished UW–Madison employees for their work in student services. Read More

Badger Ready offers second chance at completing an undergraduate degree

April 26, 2018

The new Badger Ready program offers an opportunity for adults 25 and older and veterans of any age to finish their college degrees. Read More

Portraying the spirit of Bucky — in chalk

April 26, 2018

Students presented their chalk art murals featuring Bucky Badger and other campus icons during Badgers Chalk the Block, an All-Campus Party event held on Library Mall on April 25. Read More

A shock to the system: Spring has finally sprung

April 26, 2018

“We always want what we can’t have — and for months, we’ve wanted sunshine and warm weather. Now that we have it, though, there’s a bit of pressure to enjoy every moment,” says Christine Whelan. Read More

Student-to-student: UW’s best lecture halls and classrooms

April 25, 2018

With more than 380 buildings on UW–Madison’s campus, there are a lot of different classrooms and lecture halls. There are hundred-person lecture halls, small… Read More

Bird observing course an experience in finding passion for nature

April 25, 2018

In the Birds of Southern Wisconsin course, students must sometimes brave the elements to collect observations of Wisconsin’s overwintering and migratory birds. Read More

Poll results: What do you find most irritating?

April 25, 2018

Last week, Wiscopinion asked students what is irritating them the most right now. The results:… Read More