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COVID questions: Thanksgiving; boosters
This ongoing series answers questions about COVID-19 and the pandemic. Today: Should we feel OK traveling for the holiday? Is it safe to mix the vaccines? Read More
Trumpeter, composer brings love of jazz to campus
Oscar-nominated, Grammy-winning trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard, along with jazz musicians from the E-Collective and Turtle Island String Quartet, perform in Shannon Hall. Read More
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine pediatric clinical trial to focus on ages 6 months to 5 years
“This is the final frontier. Our very youngest children need to get the vaccine and we need to make sure they are safe,” says Bill Hartman, co-principal investigator of the KidCOVE clinical trial at UW–Madison. Read More
In historic first, flag of Ho-Chunk Nation raised atop Bascom Hall
“Seeing this flag raising gave me a sense of pride in my nationality,” said Silas Cleveland, a UW–Madison student and Ho-Chunk Nation member. “I really hope this is the start of new beginnings and that it brings with it a stronger relationship with the Ho-Chunk Nation.” Read More
Author of ‘Go Big Read’ selection visits campus
Yaa Gyasi, author of the 2021-22 "Go Big Read" novel “Transcendent Kingdom,” spoke to faculty and students from the African Studies Program at Mark H. Ingraham Hall on Thursday, and met with First-Year Interest Group and Honors Program students at the Pyle Center. Read More
UW–Madison Odyssey Beyond Bars program receives state award for prison education
The program helps address the problem of mass incarceration in Wisconsin by giving students the academic and professional opportunities they need to succeed when they reenter communities. Read More
Poor health threatens voting in older age. Absentee and early voting can help maintain turnout.
A research team wanted to address a longstanding question in their field: How do voting patterns change as people age? One-time snapshots of different generations never provided a clear answer. Read More
Racism against Asian Americans another danger of pandemic
Russell Jeung, a sociologist and professor of Asian American Studies at San Francisco State University who co-founded Stop AAPI Hate, gave the keynote at this year’s UW–Madison Diversity Forum — “Ending Asian Hate: The Asian American Community Responds.” Read More
Changes to campus COVID-19 testing availability
COVID-19 testing availability on campus is changing – please review the changes and keep them in mind if you need to schedule a testing appointment. Read More
UW–Madison student voting rose in 2020, exceeds national rate
Student voter turnout increased 7.4 percentage points in last year’s presidential election, rising to 72.8 percent of eligible students in 2020 from a rate of 65.4 percent in 2016. Read More
OHR explains campus inclement weather guidelines
The chancellor is responsible for determining if classes will be canceled or postponed, or some university services suspended, based on the safety and welfare of students, faculty and staff. Read More
Call for proposals in second round of Research Forward initiative
In its recent and historic annual gift announcement in support of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation designated $10.5 million to… Read More
UW–Madison performs well in recent rankings
UW–Madison is again being recognized as one of the world’s top learning institutions this year, placing 35th in the Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings. Read More
Flag of Ho-Chunk Nation to fly atop Bascom Hall for first time in university’s history
Chancellor Rebecca Blank will welcome several members of the Ho-Chunk Nation to campus. Read More
A spooky good time on campus
Students donned costumes and played spooky games during a Halloween Bash at Dejope Residence Hall on Friday. Read More
Homecoming swings into high gear
Campus came alive Friday night with Homecoming activities, with the Homecoming Parade down State Street, a pep rally at Alumni Park, and the Multicultural Homecoming Yard Show at Memorial Union. Read More
Journalist shares insights on campus
Writer and commentator David Brooks visited with leaders, students and community members on Wednesday, Oct. 27, as part of his role as Public Affairs Journalist in Residence for UW–Madison. Read More
Students, faculty honored by Alliant for academics, community service
The awards recognize the outstanding academic and community-service efforts of students from traditionally underrepresented minority groups who are pursuing a degree in business or engineering. Read More
40-year map project, History of Cartography, draws to a close
The series brings together cutting-edge research and a colorful collection of stories and histories told through maps. It has drawn international attention to the history of maps and mapping. Read More
Concrete canoe co-presidents discuss construction and community
Who knew that designing and constructing a canoe made out of concrete could create such a sense of community? Read More