Photo galleries
Switched-on art
Neon has come a long way since the days when its typical use was for signs with succinct messages such as "EAT." The 2018 Neon Light Show, held in the UW Stock Pavilion on April 21, included glass sculptures and artwork created by more than 45 artists from UW–Madison, Alfred University (New York), Brooklyn Glass (New York), the Art Institute of Chicago, and many artists from Wisconsin. Read More
Newest Badgerloop Pod unveiled
The UW–Madison Badgerloop team Thursday revealed Badgerloop Pod III — its latest entry into the 2018 SpaceX Hyperloop Competition, an event designed to spur new ideas about an ultrafast, futuristic form of transportation. Read More
Research in the Rotunda
UW-Madison students shared their research findings with legislators, state leaders, UW alumni and others during Research in the Rotunda on April 11 at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Read More
2018 Academic Staff Excellence Awards
Nine UW–Madison professionals have been selected as recipients of the 2018 Academic Staff Excellence Awards. The awards recognize achievements in leadership, public service, research, teaching and overall excellence. Read More
2018 University Staff Recognition Awards
Eight members of the UW–Madison community whose dedication, good nature and work ethic make them stand out as employees are winners of the honor. Read More
Neither snow nor sleet stops students from voting
Despite overcast skies and falling sleet, on-campus polling sites were busy for the spring election on Tuesday. Students and residents voted at Memorial Union, the Red Gym, Memorial Library and Eagle Heights Community Center. Read More
Improvement Showcase
The Improvement Showcase is an annual event where UW colleagues from across campus can connect and share best practices and innovative ideas. The event, held March 21 at Union South, is hosted by the Office of Strategic Consulting. Read More
Styling — in fashions from around the world
Students modeled authentic clothing from cultures around the world at the "Runways of the World" show at Union South on March 18. Read More
Distinguished Teaching Awards 2018
Twelve faculty members have been chosen to receive this year’s Distinguished Teaching Awards, an honor given out since 1953 to recognize the university’s finest educators. Read More
A March snowfall brings a battle for Bascom
The hill that's hosted an igloo and snowmen this winter was taken over Wednesday by snowball-hurling students. Read More
When snowmen ruled
After unusually warm temperatures in late February melted most of the snow cover on campus, winter returned with a vengeance this week with heavy snowfall on Monday and Tuesday. Some students celebrated by making snowmen. Read More
Outstanding Women of Color honored
In a campus tradition dating back to 2007-2008, the award celebrates women who share their exceptional scholarship with the campus and community through their dedicated work, outreach and impact. Read More
Sounds of ‘La Boheme’ to fill Shannon Hall this weekend
For the first time since its 2014 renovation, an opera will be performed in Wisconsin Union Theater's Shannon Hall this weekend. Read More
Producer, actress Lena Waithe speaks, meets with students
Emmy Award-winning screenwriter, producer, and actress Lena Waithe met with students and gave a speech at Union South Tuesday night. She was featured as a Wisconsin Union Directorate Distinguished Lecturer, and keynote speaker for Black History Month. Read More
Ice is nice at 2018 Hoofers Winter Carnival
Sun, snow and ice created the perfect setting for the annual winter celebration. Read More
Snow and cold? No problem for Badgers
Winter hit the UW–Madison campus in full force this week, with plenty of snow and dropping temperatures, but students are a hardy bunch. Read More
Light paints on snow canvas
A blanket of freshly-fallen snow coats the campus as winter-morning sunlight shines through bare tree branches on Bascom Hill. Photographs were made using a tilt-shift-focus lens. Read More
SERF demolition: Out with the old, in with the new
Construction crews this week started demolishing the Southeast Recreational Facility (SERF) to make way for a larger, more modern recreational facility that will open… Read More
Camp Randall season: Plenty of singing, dancing, cheering — and wins
It was quite a year at Camp Randall Stadium, where the Badgers won every regular-season football game on their way to the Big Ten West Division title. And the home fans supported them loudly, vigorously and humorously. Read More
JSA event celebrates Asian culture
The richness and diversity of Asian culture were on display at a cultural celebration Saturday at Ingraham Hall sponsored by the Japanese Student Association. Read More