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Chalking up UW’s international presence

November 17, 2021

Students drew international flags in chalk along the Bascom Hill sidewalk in front of the Education Building to mark International Education Week. Read More

Go Big Read seeking book suggestions for 2022-23 

November 17, 2021

Once again, the theme for Go Big Read is “contemporary issues” — topics such as technology, climate change, health care, or any other issue that’s spurring conversation.  Read More

Schalk wins UW System award for equity and inclusion

November 17, 2021

Schalk's research focuses on disability, race and gender in contemporary American literature and culture, with an emphasis on African American and women’s texts. Read More

UW System honors Charek Briggs for LGBTQ+ advocacy

November 17, 2021

The assistant director of UW–Madison’s Gender and Sexuality Campus Center has received the 2021 Dr. P.B. Poorman Award, which goes to LGBTQ+ people or their allies who have helped to create a safer and more inclusive climate. Read More

Autumn splendor

November 16, 2021

Summer is sublime, but autumn may be the most glorious time to experience the beauty of the UW–Madison campus. It is also the most fleeting. No sooner have the leaves burst into their brilliant fall hues than they are crunching underfoot, with whispers of winter in the air. Here are some seasonal views preserved by University Communications photographers as the days grew shorter and the shadows longer. Read More

Betül Kaçar receives Stanley Miller Early Career Award from ISSOL

November 16, 2021

This award recognizes promising young scientists for outstanding contributions to origins of life research, particularly those engaged in experimental and/or theoretical studies in astrobiology. Read More

UW–Madison rises in rankings for study abroad, international students

November 15, 2021

The report lists UW–Madison as No. 4 among all U.S. universities for study abroad participation and No. 19 for number of international students. Read More

UW’s Kathy Cramer co-chairs prestigious academy commission on reimagining economy

November 15, 2021

The committee will assess the impact of the last half-century of economic policymaking, meet with Americans from all over the country, and generate recommendations meant to create an economy that best serves the needs of the American people. Read More

Vaccine for young children fills vital gap in the vaccine landscape

November 12, 2021

“Vaccination decreases the risks of the virus in the children, facilitates return of in-person school, sports and activities, all while helping prevent the spread of COVID-19 to their family members and community at large.” Read More

UW–Madison responds to federal COVID-19 vaccination mandate

November 11, 2021

To comply with the broad scope of the order, all employees (not only those who directly work on federal contracts) must provide proof of vaccination or receive a medical or religious accommodation exempting them from the requirement by Jan. 4, 2022. This includes student hourly employees. Read More

Blank’s Slate: Veterans enrich our learning community

November 11, 2021

As more veterans come to our campus, they bring a unique mix of leadership and experience to the classroom. Their perspectives enrich our learning community in many ways. Read More

UW team among winners of Musk Foundation’s XPRIZE for Carbon Removal Student Competition

November 10, 2021

The contest is kickstarting projects that could mitigate the impacts of climate change by removing carbon dioxide from the air, ground and oceans. Read More

Queer X Asian open mic night

November 10, 2021

An audience of more than 70 people enjoyed a variety of student performances in Queer X Asian Open Mic Night in the Memorial Union’s Der Rathskeller on Nov. 5. Read More

Printing on textiles, the old-fashioned way

November 10, 2021

Students and community members created printed handkerchiefs with linoleum blocks and ink, during the Textiles at Home: Block Printed Handkerchiefs workshop on Nov. 5 at Nancy Nicholas Hall. Read More

ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge honors UW–Madison for student voting success

November 9, 2021

UW was recognized for having the highest student voter registration and voter turnout among four-year colleges in Wisconsin as well as the most improved voter turnout. Read More