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Research aims to give everyone a fair shot at accessing COVID-19 vaccines
A UW team's work will inform government and community groups’ efforts to address vaccine access and hesitancy, with the ultimate goal of increasing immunization rates. Read More
Community Chats showcases work of One City Schools founder Kaleem Caire
UW–Madison Community Relations Director Brenda González talks with Caire about how he and his team are working to transform early childhood education in the United States, starting in Dane County. Read More
Home Stretch: Giving people personal art experiences
Two UW–Madison professors came up with a project called Home Stretch, where people sign up to go to artist’s personal performances. The model reflects on the importance of human connection at this time. Read More
Badger Talks program adds podcast to lineup of popular public discussion events
Host Ben Rush "is a master at casually, yet thoughtfully, presenting topics and experts who provide thought-provoking insights on topics important to listeners.” Read More
UW named as inaugural site for National LGBTQ+ Health Care Fellowship Program
The American Medical Association Foundation initiative is aimed at transforming the health equity landscape for the LGBTQ+ community. Read More
Chancellor message: Start of fall classes and Rosh Hashana
Chancellor Blank shares how the conflict arose, apologizes for the impact and explains what the university is doing in response. Read More
A beautiful day to say thanks to employees
The weather was ideal on Tuesday, July 20, for the first of three employee appreciation events. Read More
COVID questions: Booster shots, mixing vaccines
Is OK for me to get a booster vaccine shot? Can I take two different types of COVID-19 vaccine shots? Read More
Innovative UW undiagnosed genetic disease clinic seeks to identify rare genetic conditions
It will be a vital local hub in a global community of experts dedicated to solving medical mysteries with state-of-the-art technologies for people whose conditions remain undiagnosed despite an extensive prior clinical workup. Read More
Partnership awarded $3 million to address health disparities in Wisconsin
Examples could include identifying areas and populations that can benefit by focusing on maintaining healthy blood pressure, colorectal cancer screening, or depression screenings during pregnancy. Read More
NFL awards UW researchers $4 million to study hamstring injuries
This award is part of the league’s multi-year effort to better understand and prevent lower extremity injuries, including strains to soft tissue such as hamstrings. Read More
Study evaluates accuracy of tests for Bartonella infection in dogs
The results could help improve diagnostic techniques applicable to both companion animals and people, addressing “a big open question in veterinary medicine.” Read More
Combining low-dose radiotherapy with immunotherapy eradicates metastatic cancer in mice
UW–Madison and University of Pittsburgh scientists report the method works even when the radiation is given in doses too low to destroy the cancer outright. Read More
Employee Assistance Office to get new leader
Joshua Schiffman has been hired as the new director of the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Employee Assistance Office. Joshua Schiffman Schiffman currently serves on… Read More
Physicist, philosopher receive Vilas honors
Created “for the advancement of learning,” Vilas Research Professorships are granted to faculty with proven research ability and unusual qualifications and promise. Read More
An update on the Public History Project
Director Kacie Lucchini Butcher discusses the UW–Madison Public History Project — "a multi-year effort to uncover and give voice to those who experienced, challenged and overcame prejudice on campus" — as it builds toward a public exhibit in fall 2022. Read More
As residence halls prepare to welcome back students, survey finds more than 92% plan to be vaccinated
“We’re pleased to see so many students choosing vaccination, which is the most effective way to prevent COVID-19,” says Jeff Novak, director of University Housing. “Having a highly vaccinated community helps protect everyone, including those who cannot be vaccinated.” Read More
Educators publish free workbook to help instructors teach climate change science
The online workbook integrates existing science curriculum subjects — such as heat, light, energy, and acids and bases — into a discussion of the properties and effects of greenhouse gases. Read More
Badger Talks: The delta variant
“Luckily, our vaccines ... have been shown to be effective even against this delta variant, so we continue to have protection when we are getting vaccinated,” Devlin Cole says. “But we do now have even more increased risk of getting very, very sick if we’re not vaccinated.” Read More
Chancellor Blank reaction to signing of 2021-23 biennial budget
Gov. Tony Evers today announced line-item vetoes and signed the 2021-23 state biennial budget. This concludes the complex process of allocating state taxpayer dollars for… Read More