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A look at lasting legacies and tailgating traditions from Homecoming 2023
Fans turned out on a bright and crisp fall morning to celebrate Homecoming 2023 ahead of the Badger football game, with many adding their own traditions to the game day experience. Read More
Badgers on parade: Scenes from Homecoming 2023
UW–Madison's community came together Friday night to celebrate the annual Homecoming parade and the first Homecoming Block Party. Read More
Remnant of cell division could be responsible for spreading cancer
The midbody’s involvement in cell signaling and stimulating cell proliferation has been investigated before, but UW researchers wanted to look inside the midbody remnants to learn more. Read More
Oct. 12 update on Engineering Centers Building
Updated: 12 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12. Drying is complete in the Engineering Centers Building, 1550 Engineering Drive, following extensive flooding in September. While repairs to… Read More
UW–Madison to launch novel research on suicide prevention and well-being
With up to $14 million in federal funding, the Center for Healthy Minds and the Wisconsin Institute for Sleep and Consciousness will investigate how complementary neuroscience and meditation-based interventions could target and repair the areas of the brain that control emotional regulation and cognitive flexibility. Read More
Supporting shared governance participation
The following message was emailed to all UW–Madison employees on October 3 and can be viewed in multiple languages. Español Hmoob བོད་སྐད… Read More
Joint Committee on Employment Relations and UW pay raises
Working with UW System, State Relations continues to advocate to legislators the need for JCOER to convene in a timely manner to approve the provisions of the 2023-25 pay plan for all UW employees. Read More
Breaking through the noise of cellular signaling
Many cancers are the result of corrupted signaling pathways, and a more nuanced understanding of those pathway disruptions may be a key step in developing targeted treatments. Read More
From stars to clothes, six student orgs for you
The clubs offer different activities and levels of involvement, but they have the same message to students: Take the plunge and engage in a community on campus. Read More
Hess announces decision to step down as School of Education dean
Diana Hess, dean of UW's School of Education since 2015, will return to the faculty in summer 2024, leaving a legacy of growth, excellence and innovation at one of the nation’s most prominent schools of education. Read More
UW–Madison enrollment tops 50,000; freshman class includes second-highest number of Wisconsin residents in a decade
The university continues to invest heavily in these Wisconsin resident students. Almost one in four Wisconsin residents new to campus this fall will be covered by either Bucky’s Tuition Promise or the new Bucky’s Pell Pathway. Read More
Which flavor will get your vote for UW’s 175th anniversary ice cream?
Babcock Dairy is standing by to mix batches of anniversary ice cream in celebration of the University of Wisconsin's 175th year. But before they can begin, we need your help choosing the flavor! Read More
UW–Madison prepares for possible federal shutdown
Campus offices began preparing for a possible federal government shutdown for several weeks. Detailed guidance for areas in which campus operations may be affected will be distributed. The goal is to provide support, limit disruption and disseminate information as it is available. Read More
New program offers community-building for first-generation students at UW–Madison
In an effort to better support first-generation students and provide them enhanced opportunities to connect, find resources, and build community on campus, Student Affairs is launching the First-Generation Badgers program. Read More
Resolution, carillon concert on Oct. 2 to honor Rebecca M. Blank
During her tenure as chancellor at UW–Madison, from 2013–2022, Blank focused on improving educational outcomes and the student experience, further elevating the university. Read More
Powerful new genetic screening tool uses pathogens to probe infectious process
Using the gene editing technology CRISPR-Cas9, a team at UW has developed a new tool for ferreting out obscured human genes exploited by the influenza A virus. Read More
Unleash your curiosity at the 13th annual Wisconsin Science Festival
With more than 300 events across the state, all are welcome to join the festivities through hands-on science exhibitions, performances, tours, pub nights, talks with scientists and authors, film screenings and so much more. Read More
Meet the finalists for vice provost of libraries
Finalists will give public presentations in early October and their formal remarks will be posted on the search website until Oct. 16. Feedback on the candidates can be entered at the search site until 5 p.m. on Oct. 16. Read More
The 2023 winners: Cool Science Image Contest
Winning submissions were created with a variety of equipment and techniques, including digital cameras, transparent cellophane, cutting-edge microscopes and geographical maps. Read More
New Faculty Focus: WenWen Cheng
"My research focuses on microclimatic landscape design in multiple scales, including urban heat island and environmental justice, sustainable communities, human thermal comfort and heat stress." Read More