Photo galleries
Campus under construction this summer
An abundance of cranes and construction sites are reshaping parts of campus this summer, as part of a building boom. Read More
Sculpture portrays confluence of ideas, diversity
The new sculpture at Library Mall, titled “Both/And – Tolerance/Innovation," speaks to the confluence of ideas and cultural diversity coming together in Madison. Read More
‘Napalm girl,’ photographer share stories
Known to the world as “Napalm Girl,” survivor turned activist and author Kim Phúc, now 56, and photographer Nick Ut, who made the Pulitzer Prize-winning photo of then-nine-year-old Phúc following a Vietnam War fire bombing, share their stories during an event on campus. Read More
Photo gallery – Commencement 2019
Experience the weekend's celebrations in images. Read More
Mortarboard messages
Several soon-to-be graduates poured their creativity onto their mortarboard caps during a May 9 "Cappy Hour" event at the Memorial Union, in preparation for Commencement ceremonies May 10 and 11. Read More
Students facing finals get dog therapy
With Finals Week looming, students showed up to pet dogs and relax May 3, at a Paws and Relax de-stress session hosted by the University Bookstore. Read More
To serve insects — and eat them!
Students, faculty and community members whipped up and ate tasty dishes made partly of crickets, mealworms and other insects, at an April 26 Cooking with Insects workshop. Read More
Campus springs to life
The warmth of spring in the past week brought students out to play ball, throw frisbees, jog or just lounge around on April 24. Read More
2019 Academic Staff Excellence Awards
“Our academic staff members bring the university’s mission to life with their dedication, creativity and world-class intellect,” says Chancellor Rebecca Blank. “They inspire our students, strengthen the work of their colleagues, and ensure that the Wisconsin Idea extends far beyond our campus and our state.” Read More
Crazylegs, with a sprinkling of snowflakes
The snow didn't dampen spirits at the 38th annual Crazyleg Classic, as more than 10,000 people participated in the 8k run, wheelchair and 2-mile walk event on Saturday, April 27. Read More
The winners: Cool Science Images 2019
Ten images and two videos by University of Wisconsin–Madison students, faculty and staff have been named winners of the 2019 Cool Science Image Contest. The contest recognizes the technical and creative skills required to capture images or video that document science or nature. Read More
Students strut their stuff at symposium
UW–Madison students presented their projects at the 2019 Undergraduate Symposium at Union South on April 12, on topics ranging from grape juice to DNA. Read More
Thanks, Mike: Badger Band director gives grand finale
University of Wisconsin–Madison band director Mike Leckrone capped his 50-year career with his 45th annual Varsity Band Spring Concert on April 13 at the Kohl Center. Read More
Bowlers and Batsmen
As a springtime rain passed late on a recent Sunday, a group of six friends — five international graduate students from India and another who is living and working in Madison — gathered to play a pickup game of cricket on the still-damp artificial turf of the UW Marching Band’s practice field on the west side of campus. Read More
UW–Madison Day at the Capitol
More than 20 graduate student research projects were on display for Wisconsin elected officials in the ornate North Hearing Room during UW–Madison Day at the Capitol April 10. Legislators and staff also heard flash talks by UW experts, and UW–Madison alumni participated in individual meetings with their state senators and representatives. Read More
An expedition to explore science
Hundreds of families and children enjoyed hands-on activities, from blowing giant bubbles to launching water rockets at this year’s Science Expeditions from April 5 to 7. Read More
Touring Dairy Science
Prospective students and their parents toured UW–Madison’s Department of Dairy Science on Friday during an open house, as they got a firsthand look at one of the world’s leading dairy science departments. Read More
University Staff Award recipients announced
Eight members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison community have been selected by the University Staff Awards Selection Committee to receive the 2019 University Staff Recognition Award. They were recognized for their achievement at an event March 29. Read More
From track to pool to ice: UW celebrates national championships
There was no shortage of national titles to celebrate Monday night at the Kohl Center as fans gathered to pay tribute to the women's hockey team, fresh from their fifth championship, as well as champion swimmer Beata Nelson and runners Alicia Monson and Morgan McDonald. Read More
Badgers crush Orange, advance to Frozen Four
The top-ranked Badgers women's hockey team rolled in the NCAA quarterfinals Saturday in front of jubilant fans at LaBahn Arena, defeating the Syracuse Orange 4-0. Read More