In her final address to the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today, Chancellor Mnookin expressed her gratitude and reflected on leading and moving forward one of the nation’s leading public universities during a time of challenge.

With the launch of a new grant program, UW–Madison is making its first investments through the Wisconsin Exchange initiative in faculty-, staff- and student-led projects that put “pluralism into practice” across campus.

UW created the nation’s first dance major in 1926, and since then the Dance Department has continually redefined what it means to move, create and learn. Explore the milestones and transformations that have shaped the program — and the generations of artists who have carried its spirit forward.

UW–Madison celebrated the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of events focused on King’s legacy. Wisconsin Union student leaders worked with staff to create activities designed to connect history with contemporary issues through art and meaningful dialogue.

A team of UW–Madison computer scientists is pioneering a new approach to health monitoring: using radar to measure breathing and heart rate without physical contact. Their system could help make care safer for even the tiniest patients.

From the calf barn to the lab bench, UW–Madison undergrad Lauren Jacobs is building skills and shaping her future as a veterinarian through undergraduate research.

UW–Madison online master’s programs in engineering and education, whose students include many working professionals seeking to advance their careers, have been recognized as among the best in the country by @usnews.com. On, Wisconsin!

Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin shared that she will be leaving UW–Madison at the end of the academic year to serve as president of @columbiauniversity.bsky.social. Read more about her leadership tenure at UW: news.wisc.edu/mnookin-to-a...

Weather update: In response to the extreme cold, UW–Madison is canceling classes on Friday, January 23. The cancelation applies to all class meetings, including lectures, labs and discussion sections. All other campus operations will continue as normal. More info: news.wisc.edu/weather-upda...

By resurrecting a 3.2-billion-year-old enzyme and studying it inside living microbes, researchers at UW–Madison have created a new way to improve our understanding of the origins of life on Earth and possibly recognize signs of life elsewhere.

Everyday tasks like climbing stairs shouldn’t have to feel harder with age. UW–Madison assistant professor of medicine Christopher Sundberg is exploring why it happens — and how science can help protect mobility and independence.

What’s in the Badger starter pack? From chamber music to the chemistry lab, these five UW–Madison intro courses see the highest enrollment — and set students up for long-term success.

As we begin a new semester, @uwchancellor.bsky.social extends a warm welcome to you — whether you’re just returning to campus or have stayed local throughout Winter Break.

Lewis Sheats has been named the inaugural associate vice chancellor and executive director of the new Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Hub — a campuswide initiative designed to elevate how UW–Madison supports founders and launches new ventures. Learn more: news.wisc.edu/lewis-sheats...

Good morning, Badgers, and welcome to the Spring 2026 semester. We wish you a successful start to the new year! Let’s begin.

Older adults will soon outnumber children, and the need to care for them will affect UW–Madison graduates across many disciplines. Read in @onwismag.bsky.social about a new certificate in aging studies that is giving students helpful tools to draw on: onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/new-certific...

What happens to bacteria and phages during space travel? UW–Madison researchers sent samples to the International Space Station and found phages mutate in ways rarely seen on Earth, potentially paving the way for new treatments against antibiotic-resistant infections.

Jerry Frautschi’s life was a testament to the power of civic engagement & the enduring impact of thoughtful philanthropy. His vision & generosity have left an indelible mark on Madison, enriching the lives of countless residents, students & visitors. He will be long remembered & deeply missed.

UW–Madison student Anthony Lange sprang into action when a family friend collapsed during a pickup basketball game. Thanks to his CNA training and quick CPR, he saved a life — and is now on track to pursue a career in emergency medicine.

The Danish concept of “hygge” is the art of creating coziness and friendliness. If that’s just what you need right now, a UW–Madison Scandinavian Studies professor offers tips in practicing hygge yourself.

“Public lands are uniquely American. They are our heritage.” UW alum Wade Crowfoot — now California’s Secretary for Natural Resources — is championing public lands for all and forming groundbreaking tribal partnerships. Read more from On Wisconsin Magazine: onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/preserving-p...

UW–Madison's School of Music ensures that students have a grasp of rapidly changing technology. Director Dan Cavanagh acknowledges AI’s benefits while passionately defending people’s role in the musicmaking process: the “human-to-human connection.”

UW research scientist and meditation teacher Cortland Dahl explains what’s so great about gratitude, no matter the time of year.

Rennebohm Drug Stores were once a Madison staple, including the beloved UW location known as “The Pharm.” Read about its legendary lunch counter and grilled Danishes in On Wisconsin Magazine, and share your own memories from Rennie’s 20th century heyday: onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/lunch-at-ren...

For the first time in more than a decade, UW–Madison ranks among the top five universities in the U.S. for research expenditures in the National Science Foundation’s latest Higher Education Research and Development Survey. On, Wisconsin!

Come along with us and see what shaped UW–Madison in 2025: triumphs in labs and on the field, stepping out on stage and on the ice, explorations that reach from Lake Mendota to the cosmos. This is our year in pictures, still and moving: news.wisc.edu/still-moving/

UW–Madison researchers have discovered a mechanism that could one day help people at risk of developing Type 1 diabetes.

UW–Madison’s new Puerto Rican Studies Hub, which launched in October as the first of its kind in the Midwest, is already becoming a center for outreach and scholarship focused on Puerto Rico’s rich culture and history.

Despite uncertainty over federal funding, the university’s scientific community continued to advance knowledge and improve lives. Find out how from our favorite UW–Madison research stories of 2025: news.wisc.edu/a-year-of-re...

Happy holidays and happy New Year, Badgers! Here’s to a great 2026!!✨

Badgers are shaping the future. UW–Madison ranks #6 among public universities in TIME's Best Colleges for Future Leaders. On, Wisconsin!

Congratulations, Winter #UWGrad Class of 2025! 🔴🎓⚪️ Look back at today’s ceremony where our new alums and speakers reflected on the hard work, perseverance and self-discovery that will launch UW–Madison graduates into the next stage of their lives and careers.

Raj Vinnakota, president of the Institute for Citizens & Scholars, offers advice on how UW–Madison can lead the way in fostering civic dialogue: news.wisc.edu/engage-in-ci...

Congratulations to UW professors Daniel Ludois and Guri Sohi, who have been named fellows of the National Academy of Inventors! The academy recognized Ludois for his development of new types of electrostatic motors and power converters and Sohi for his work on computer microprocessors.

Teaching students to deliberate not debate: In a public policy course, UW–Madison students put the science behind productive disagreement into practice.

Viruses in wetland soil play a more important role than previously understood and could even be indicators of ecosystem health, according to a new study by UW–Madison researchers.

Through the highly competitive Seaman to Admiral scholarship program, UW–Madison freshman Lorelai Haase will maintain her active-duty status with the U.S. Navy while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering.

Congrats to Badger senior Evelyn Browning: a 2026 Marshall Scholar!👏 One of only 43 awardees in the country this year, she will investigate genetic variants related to neurodevelopmental conditions as a grad student at @cam.ac.uk & @sangerinstitute.bsky.social.

Meet some of UW–Madison's Winter 2025 notable graduates: news.wisc.edu/meet-a-few-o...

UW–Madison has been awarded $1 million to advance student and community health after winning the We Give Blood Drive.🩸 The competition among all Big Ten Conference universities was sponsored by global health care company Abbott in partnership with the Big Ten.

Today, UW Board of Regents approved a proposal to reorganize the School of Computer, Data and Information Science into a standalone college, a critical step toward creating a College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence. This begins several months of engagement with stakeholders across campus.

UW–Madison‘s statewide network of hyper-local weather stations gives Wisconsin growers a powerful tool called Wisconet to reduce costs and improve yields.

Huge news: The College s combining the talents of the Departments of Integrative Biology and Botany to create a new Department of Biology, officially launching in Summer 2026. ls.wisc.edu/news/science...

Are soccer-playing droids the future of robotics? Assistant Professor of Computer Sciences Josiah Hanna’s soccer-playing robots train with reinforcement learning, a branch of AI that mimics one of the ways humans learn.

As Jeeva Premkumar prepares to address his fellow graduates at Winter 2025 Commencement, he's reflecting on the ways he’s been able to make the most of the hands-on opportunities that drew him to Wisconsin.

Cinematheque offers an artfully curated selection of Hollywood classics, international cinema and challenging indie fare—for free! @uwmadison.bsky.social 's unique program reaches out to moviegoers who crave an alternative to the latest multiplex blockbuster. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/the-uws-mini...

Today is Giving Tuesday and the final day of the active fall campaign for Partners in Giving — the annual workplace giving campaign that brings together state, Universities of Wisconsin and UW Health employees and retirees to build a better tomorrow. Learn more and make a gift: giving.wi.gov

A UW–Madison spinoff is making environmentally-friendly cement. The secret ingredient? Pollution.

Between the two of them, Liz McCarthy and Charles Schleicher have more than a half century of experience guiding UW students through degree changes, tough semesters, big decisions and unexpected breakthroughs.

First-year student Wyatt Vail built a photography business as a sophomore in high school. Now, he's bringing his business acumen to UW–Madison.