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Day 2: Chancellor Mnookin connects campus and community
Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin turned her focus toward UW–Madison’s partnerships with the Madison and Dane County community, and continued to listen and learn.
New chancellor enjoys UW favorites: Babcock ice cream, UW Marching Band and “the W”
A warm and sunny August day drew large crowds of students, staff and faculty to Bascom Hill for the chance to enjoy Babcock ice cream and to meet Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin on her first day leading UW–Madison.
Chancellor Mnookin’s first day message to campus
Chancellor Mnookin shared email and video greetings with campus on her first day. She says her focus will be on listening and learning in order to understand UW's opportunities and challenges.
Day 1: Chancellor Mnookin starts her work
On her first day as the 30th chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin toured campus and met with students, faculty, administrators and others in the UW–Madison community.
Stereotypes can be self-reinforcing, stubborn even without any supporting evidence
In the study, people who got feedback that largely ran counter to stereotypes didn’t learn from that feedback, continued stereotyping at their same rate despite the feedback saying that the stereotypes were inaccurate.
Q&A: Gloria Hawkins on her return as an ombuds
"I never forgot how people helped me feel empowered, which was instrumental in my growth and development as a professional. Now is the time for me to give back in a consistent and, hopefully, impactful way."
New plan for west side of campus to be created
This effort is part of the University’s larger revenue innovations initiative that seeks to identify compelling revenue opportunities that fund the core academic, research, and outreach mission.
Enzyme, proteins work together to tidy up tail ends of DNA in dividing cells
The research provides insight into how a human cell preserves the integrity of its DNA through repeated cell division.
Voting has started for primary election
Early voting has started on campus for the Aug. 9 primary election.
SOAR offers in-person orientation again, but virtual components remain
With UW–Madison’s Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) SOAR program back in-person for the first time since 2019, some students are enjoying the chance to tour campus, meet other students and get advice from upperclassmen.
University Staff invitation to join Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin for refreshments
Translated versions of this message will be available soon in: Español / Spanish Hmoob / Hmong བོད་ཡིག / Tibetan…
Aug. 4 ice cream social with Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin
In celebration of Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin’s first day on campus, we are thrilled to invite you to join her on Bascom Hill for an ice cream social Thursday, August 4 from 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Brain imaging reveals how mindfulness program boosts pain regulation
A study by the Center for Healthy Minds at UW–Madison is the first to demonstrate pain-related brain changes from a standardized mindfulness course that is widely offered in clinical settings.
Cool jazz, fragrant blossoms
On July 24, Audience members enjoyed a musical performance by the Mark Davis Jazz Trio held among the flowers of the Allen Centennial Garden.
Podestá to step down as International Division vice provost and dean; Gerhart to serve in interim role
Guido Podestá, who has led the division for the past 10 years, is credited with bolstering and expanding international engagement at UW–Madison.
Early voting starts for Aug. 9 primary election
Eligible Madison voters can cast their ballots for the fall primary election at three campus sites offering In-Person Absentee Voting. Voting and voter registration will…
Generations of learning at Grandparents University
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Alumni Association, the program brings grandparents and their grandchildren to campus for two days of fun, adventure, and learning.
New understanding of ‘superantigens’ could lead to improved staph infection treatments
Researchers at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine explain that the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus not only causes illness, but undermines the body’s ability to heal — a finding that could point toward new approaches to fighting infection.
More news, more worry during pandemic
“What we’d hope is that you could counter uncertainty by learning more about the world ... (but) that wasn’t the case with COVID-19," says researcher Markus Brauer. "Higher media consumption — seeking out the news — was associated with more emotional distress.”
Water music, Wisconsin style
The sun came out for the first-ever Lakefront Live event, where concertgoers relaxed in their boats and paddleboards enjoyed free, live music from indie pop band Sleeping Jesus.