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UW–La Crosse arts building named after former UW–Madison professor
Lowe was celebrated for his sculpture and large art installations, which were often constructed from natural materials and explored Ho-Chunk culture and history through a contemporary lens. Read More
Decades of work at UW–Madison underpin discovery of corona protecting Milky Way’s neighboring galaxies
Astronomers at UW–Madison used light from quasars across 28 galaxies to illuminate a corona of warm gases mediating a trail of gaseous debris left by the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds, two dwarf galaxies orbiting the Milky Way. Read More
New Faculty Q&A: Aly Renee Amidei
I am a costume designer and playwright focusing on new works and re-envisioned classics. ... Recently, my research has been on improving access and inclusion in costume design practices and theatre pedagogy for people with disabilities. Read More
With election one month away, plan how you’ll vote
University of Wisconsin–Madison students and employees who are eligible voters can choose one of three ways to cast their ballots in the Nov. 8 general election in Wisconsin: absentee by mail, absentee in-person at one of three sites on campus, or live at the polls on election day. Read More
Faculty of Color Reception welcomes new faculty and celebrates promotions across campus
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s annual Faculty of Color Reception welcomed 49 newly hired faculty who identify as people of color to the campus and recognized others who were promoted to assistant or full professor during the past year. Read More
Unleash your curiosity at the 12th annual Wisconsin Science Festival
The 12th annual Wisconsin Science Festival includes more than 300 events across the state from Oct. 10-16. Most of the festival’s 300 events are free, including hands-on activities, talks with scientists and authors, films, performances, nature hikes, take-home science kits and much more. Read More
Radiolab’s Latif Nasser coming to Madison as fall Science Journalist in Residence
Journalist, science historian and Radiolab co-host Latif Nasser will visit UW classrooms and speak about compelling science storytelling on as part of his tenure as UW–Madison Science Journalist in Residence. Read More
Author Clint Smith to give Go Big Read keynote Nov. 1
Author of "How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America," Clint Smith will discuss his book, chosen as the 2022-23 Go Big Read, in a keynote address on Nov. 1 at UW–Madison's Memorial Union. Read More
A night of reckoning for students
Students explored many aspects of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's past during Student Night at the Public History Project on Sept. 29 at the Chazen Museum of Art. Read More
Pulping and screening: Students hand-make paper on Library Mall
Students and passersby had the chance to transform rag scraps and straw to paper during Holding History's annual paper making workshop on Library Mall on Sept. 29. Students from Holding History joined master papermaker Robert Possehl, Professor of English Joshua Calhoun and Bold Center for Arts Administration Co-Director Sarah Marty to provide instruction and share the history of paper making. Read More
Campus offers support following residence hall incidents
This week, an individual not affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison, but with a history of interactions with law enforcement, gained access to a downtown… Read More
Chancellor Mnookin heads northwest to meet with tribal leaders and UW–Madison partners
As she continued her tours of Wisconsin to listen and learn, Chancellor Mnookin met with Ho-Chunk leaders, toured a cranberry research station and visited Leinenkugel's brewery. Read More
A heavenly time at Devil’s Lake
A group of transfer students enjoyed a day trip to Devil's Lake State Park, where they enjoyed stunning views from the quartzite bluffs and kayak rides on Devil's Lake. Read More
Employee Benefits and Resource Fair Adds Hours and Features
The 2022 Employee Benefits and Resource Fair will be held Monday, Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Union South and will offer resources for all UW staff. Read More
One-minute data from UW helps NASA detect wildfires faster
Researchers at UW–Madison's Space Science and Engineering Center are delivering up-to-the minute satellite data to NASA to assist efforts tracking and monitoring wildfires. Read More
20 years after founding, MS in Biotech drives Wisconsin’s biosciences economy
Twenty years on, UW–Madison's MS in Biotechnology continues to prepare students to take leadership roles in the burgeoning biotech economy. About two-thirds of graduates remain in Wisconsin. Read More
New commercial highlights Badger values, from studious to well-deserved fun
Beginning with black-and-white pictures from the past, then segueing to a current colorful campus, the commercial makes it clear — no matter how much has changed, our values haven’t. Read More
New study allows scientists to test therapeutics for rare disease affecting young children
The team used CRISPR gene editing technology to create in rat embryos the mutations that lead to HSP. This allowed them to study how the disease progresses from early development and monitor the progression of symptoms after birth. Read More
The 2022 winners: Cool Science Image Contest
Winners in the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s annual Cool Science Image Contest — including a quilt organized around a mathematical theorem, a painting of tiny… Read More
UW Varsity Band Concert 2022 broadcasting on PBS Wisconsin Sept. 26 and streaming now
PBS Wisconsin will premiere the 2022 UW–Madison Varsity Band Concert on Sept. 26. Fans of the band can already stream the concert online across a variety of platforms. Read More