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Official account for the University of Wisconsin–Madison. On, Wisconsin! 👐 wisc.edu
IT'S A GREAT DAY FOR HOCKEY! Your Wisconsin Women's Hockey team are back-to-back National Champions. The Badgers overcame a late scare from Ohio State to secure their record ninth national title. 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
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Badgers are back-to-back champs
UW women’s hockey overcomes a late scare from Ohio State to secure a record ninth national title.
https://news.wisc.edu/badgers-are-back-to-back-champs/
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UW–Madison professor Julie Klinger argues that cleaning up abandoned mines in the U.S., where rare earth elements are already present, “could literally be trash to treasure.” Here are five things to know about rare earth elements that are reshaping geopolitics.
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5 things to know about rare earth elements
UW–Madison Professor Julie Klinger shares her expertise on a resource that is reshaping geopolitics.
https://news.wisc.edu/five-things-to-know-about-rare-earth-elements/
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Thirteen faculty members have been chosen to receive UW–Madison’s 2026 Distinguished Teaching Awards, an honor given for more than 70 years to recognize exemplary achievements in teaching. Congratulations to our outstanding educators! Meet the awardees:
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In yesterday evening’s conversation with
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president and CEO Greg Lukianoff discussed intellectual health in higher education and what it takes to build a culture that encourages vigorous discourse.
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Greg Lukianoff: ‘Dissent is essential for understanding the world’
In a conversation with Chancellor Mnookin, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression president and CEO discussed intellectual health in higher education.
https://news.wisc.edu/greg-lukianoff-dissent-is-essential-for-understanding-the-world/
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Last Thursday, as part of the Wisconsin Exchange, the SJMC welcomed distinguished media executive Andy Lack for a timely conversation about how journalism can strengthen democratic institutions. Read highlights and watch the full interview:
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Badgers, learn to live and lead in a polarized world as we explore topics like presidential power, pluralistic democracy and more at the Pluralism in Practice Workshop — March 23 at Union South. Learn more and register:
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New life for spent batteries? Chemistry has a solution. A team of
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scientists has developed an economically viable and environmentally friendly technique to bring spent lithium ion batteries back to life.
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New life for spent batteries? Chemistry has a solution
Lithium-ion batteries enable cleaner energy and transportation systems, but their growing roles powering vehicles and balancing the grid presents a two-pronged problem: meeting the demand for critical...
https://energy.wisc.edu/news/new-life-spent-batteries-chemistry-has-solution
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We’re proud to announce that John Zumbrunnen has been named UW–Madison’s next provost. His thoughtful leadership is grounded in the Wisconsin Idea, shared governance and a deep commitment to student, faculty and staff success. Please join us in congratulating Provost Zumbrunnen!
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John Zumbrunnen named UW–Madison provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs
Zumbrunnen, a scholar of political thought and an experienced academic leader, was selected for the position following a national search.
https://news.wisc.edu/john-zumbrunnen-named-uw-madison-provost-and-executive-vice-chancellor-for-academic-affairs/
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UW–Madison is #1 in the Big Ten’s “We Give Blood” competition! 15,476 Badger blood donations = up to 46,428 lives saved. Thank you to Abbott and the Big Ten for the $1 million award supporting student well-being.
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Abbott visit marks UW–Madison’s ‘We Give Blood’ competition win
Abbott and the Big Ten Conference presented a $1 million award to support student well-being and participated in campus events with students, researchers and leaders.
https://news.wisc.edu/abbott-visit-marks-uw-madisons-we-give-blood-competition-win/
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What happens when your study abroad semester aligns with the Winter Olympics? For two UW juniors, it meant cheering on their fellow Badgers on one of the world’s biggest stages. From the streets of Milan to the stands of Cortina, they soaked up the energy, spirit and global community of the Games.
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How to study abroad … at the Olympics
UW–Madison students learning in Italy this semester lived out their dreams at the Winter Games.
https://news.wisc.edu/how-to-study-abroad-at-the-olympics/
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Have you noticed more people saying “y’all” lately?
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linguist Kelly Wright says younger speakers are embracing it for its inclusivity over "you guys" — and its deep cultural roots spanning Irish, African American and Appalachian histories.
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Embracing “Y’all” | On Wisconsin
Here’s why the phrase is becoming more common.
https://onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/embracing-yall/
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As businesses explore how to apply AI effectively and responsibly, UW–Madison researchers, faculty and students are offering their knowledge in the emerging space.
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How UW–Madison and industry are working together to shape Wisconsin’s AI future
As businesses explore how to apply AI effectively and responsibly, UW researchers, faculty and students are offering their knowledge in the emerging space.
https://news.wisc.edu/how-uw-madison-and-industry-are-working-together-to-shape-wisconsins-ai-future/
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As part of a new entrepreneurship course in UW–Madison's Department of Computer Sciences, Epic founder and Badger alumna Judy Faulkner returned to campus to talk about her journey from writing code to building a company that underpins health care delivery around the world.
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A Classroom Built Around Builders
When students filed into the lecture hall for the first session of a new entrepreneurship course in the Computer Sciences department, the energy felt different from a typical class. This wasn't a syll...
https://www.cs.wisc.edu/2026/02/25/a-classroom-built-around-builders/
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Looking for a sports hydration drink without the unhealthy ingredients? With help from UW–Madison’s Center for Dairy Research, GoodSport has got you covered.
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A Superior Sip | On Wisconsin
The UW’s Center for Dairy Research helped develop a new milk-based sports drink.
https://onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/a-superior-sip/
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Governor Tony Evers visited UW–Madison this week to see firsthand how Badgers are shaping the future of nuclear energy in Wisconsin — including tours of the College of Engineering's nuclear reactor and the Pegasus‑III fusion experiment.
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Governor gets firsthand look at future of nuclear energy at UW–Madison
The visit follows a partnership announcement between the Public Service Commission and UW's Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics to study nuclear energy opportunities in the state...
https://news.wisc.edu/governor-gets-firsthand-look-at-future-of-nuclear-energy-at-uw-madison/
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A few minutes of access to a phone is all it can take for an abuser to automate location‑sharing, share texting info or even take unauthorized videos. UW–Madison engineers and computer scientists are fighting back with an AI‑powered detection service.
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Detecting and Preventing Digital Abuse | On Wisconsin
UW researchers are protecting survivors from cyber stalkers.
https://onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/detecting-and-preventing-digital-abuse/
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Restored manoomin is offering new hope in the St. Louis River Estuary. Indigenous-led research — powered by Tribal Nations, UW Extension and the Lake Superior Reserve — is showing that rebounding wild rice (manoomin) may contain lower levels of heavy metals than what’s been reported in white rice.
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Indigenous-led research examines the health of restored manoomin in the St. Louis River Estuary
For Ojibwe people, wild rice—manoomin—is far more than a food source. It is a sacred relative, central to culture, identity, and community well‑being. Yet over the past century, manoomin beds in the S...
https://foodsystems.extension.wisc.edu/2026/02/04/indigenous-led-research-examines-the-health-of-restored-manoomin-in-the-st-louis-river-estuary/
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Are one in 200 men really related to Genghis Khan? Maybe not, according to a new study from researchers at UW–Madison.
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DNA analysis provides insight into Mongol Empire’s genetics and integration with local cultures
Are one in 200 men really related to Genghis Khan? Maybe not, according to a new study from researchers at UW–Madison.
https://news.wisc.edu/dna-analysis-provides-insight-into-mongol-empires-genetics-and-integration-with-local-cultures/
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🥇Cheering for the champs🏒 Badger fans packed The Sett for the Olympic women’s hockey gold medal game featuring 11 current and former Wisconsin Women's Hockey players. On, Wisconsin! 🇺🇸🇨🇦
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From learning alongside Nobel Prize–winning faculty to hands-on internships and undergraduate research, Big Ten students gain world-class opportunities turning education into opportunity and real-world impact across America.
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Six UW–Madison faculty members have been awarded prestigious Sloan Research Fellowships, honoring their creativity, innovation and research accomplishments. Congratulations to Dallas Albritton, Paul Apisa, Annie M. Bauer, Marcel R. Schreier, Tina Wang and Yang Yang!
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UW–Madison researchers awarded prestigious Sloan Fellowships
One of the oldest of its kind, the Sloan Research Fellowship program promotes research among some of the country's best young scientists.
https://news.wisc.edu/uw-madison-researchers-awarded-prestigious-sloan-fellowships-4/
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The Wisconsin Exchange is a campuswide initiative to enhance viewpoint diversity and civil discourse at UW–Madison. Join your campus community for one or all of these unique opportunities next month and experience pluralism in action:
wisconsinexchange.wisc.edu/events/
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Herb Kohl Philanthropies announced a pledge to extend late Sen. Herb Kohl’s longstanding support with a historic $30 million gift to support programming & renovations to Music Hall, soon-to-be Herb Kohl Hall & future home of UW’s La Follette School of Public Affairs.
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With a gift honoring Sen. Herb Kohl’s legacy, Music Hall to be renamed and serve as future home of La Follette School
The gift from Herb Kohl Philanthropies, totaling $30 million, dedicates $10 million to support ongoing programming and $20 million for building renovations.
https://news.wisc.edu/with-a-gift-honoring-sen-herb-kohls-legacy-music-hall-to-be-renamed-and-serve-as-future-home-of-la-follette-school/
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Bird lovers, this one's for you. 🦅 The latest Chronicle profiles the work of the Great Lakes Eagle Health Project, which is investigating how PFAS impact the health of bald eagles. Learn how the team finds eagles, scales trees, and takes blood samples.
https://chronicle.aqua.wisc.edu/
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The IceCube Upgrade has been successfully deployed! 🎉 The Upgrade marks the first significant expansion of IceCube since its completion 15 years ago. Read about it here! ➡️
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UW–Madison scientists have published new research about the makeup of death cap mushrooms (Amanita phalloides) after learning that its spread across continents has changed the chemistry of the species. 🍄🟫
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The Changing Chemistry of Invasive Death Cap Mushrooms
University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers just released a groundbreaking study on the same mushrooms behind an uptick in poisonings in California.
https://ls.wisc.edu/news/the-changing-chemistry-of-invasive-death-cap-mushrooms
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Congratulations to current College of Letters & Science Dean Eric Wilcots for his appointment as UW–Madison’s interim chancellor effective May 17. Read more:
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UW–Madison is officially #2 among all public universities in the United States, according to TIME Magazine. When you say Wisconsin, you've said it all! Read more:
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From Chancellor Mnookin’s heartfelt farewell to bold strides in AI innovation, pluralism and industry partnerships, UW–Madison highlighted major milestones at this year’s
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Board of Regents meeting. Learn more:
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UW Regents meeting covers Mnookin farewell, AI efforts, pluralism, business partnerships
UW–Madison hosted the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System at Union South, delivering an agenda packed with campus highlights and a range of speakers.
https://news.wisc.edu/uw-regents-meeting-covers-mnookin-farewell-ai-efforts-pluralism-business-partnerships/
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Badgers capped off their first week of spring semester with an evening of fun at Snowburst Bash that stretched across all four levels of Union South, from rock climbing on the lower level to board games and crafts at the top level. See more photos:
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Snowburst Bash welcomes students back
Students ended their first week of spring semester with an evening of fun that stretched across all four levels of Union South, from rock climbing on the lower level to board games and crafts at the t...
https://news.wisc.edu/snowburst-bash-welcomes-students-back/
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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.
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Chancellor Mnookin expresses gratitude, reflects on leading in a time of challenge
“UW–Madison is a center of gravity for the entire Universities of Wisconsin system and indeed, the entire state,” Mnookin said. “I believe the strength of one rises or falls with the strength of the o...
https://news.wisc.edu/chancellor-mnookin-expresses-gratitude-reflects-on-leading-in-a-time-of-challenge/
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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.
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UW announces inaugural winners of Wisconsin Exchange grants
The projects put 'pluralism into practice' across campus, as part of the initiative to help students, faculty and staff learn to engage, live and lead in a polarized world.
https://news.wisc.edu/wisconsin-exchange-announces-inaugural-round-of-grant-award-winners/
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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.
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Dancing for (over) a century
Celebrate 100 years of our Dance program — the nation's first to offer an academic major — with a dance through the decades.
https://education.wisc.edu/news/dancing-for-over-a-century/
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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.
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Union events honor MLK’s legacy
Student leaders from the Wisconsin Union Directorate developed programming to celebrate and reflect on King's teaching.
https://news.wisc.edu/union-events-honor-mlks-legacy/
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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.
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From the lab to the NICU: UW–Madison researchers pioneer contactless health monitoring - School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences
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.
https://cdis.wisc.edu/uw-madison-researchers-pioneer-contactless-health-monitoring/
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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.
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Undergraduate research inspires community, confidence and growth
Working in a research lab is helping UW–Madison student Lauren Jacobs get more than hands-on career experience.
https://news.wisc.edu/undergraduate-research-inspires-community-confidence-and-growth/
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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
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UW’s online master’s degree programs ranked among best in country
The education and engineering programs received high marks in U.S. News & World Report’s new rankings.
https://news.wisc.edu/uws-online-masters-degree-programs-ranked-among-best-in-country/
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Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin shared that she will be leaving UW–Madison at the end of the academic year to serve as president of
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Mnookin to assume presidency at Columbia University
Jennifer L. Mnookin, who has served as UW–Madison chancellor since August 2022, will depart for Columbia at the end of the academic year.
https://news.wisc.edu/mnookin-to-assume-presidency-at-columbia-university/
about 2 months ago
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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:
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Weather update: Friday classes canceled
In response to the extreme cold, UW–Madison is canceling classes on Friday, January 23.
https://news.wisc.edu/weather-update-friday-classes-canceled/
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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.
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Resurrected ancient enzyme offers new window into early Earth and the search for life beyond it
UW researchers are helping us understand the origins of life on Earth and possibly recognize signs of life elsewhere.
https://news.wisc.edu/resurrected-ancient-enzyme-offers-new-window-into-early-earth-and-the-search-for-life-beyond-it/
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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.
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Exploring the role of muscles in the aging process - School of Medicine and Public Health
https://www.med.wisc.edu/news/muscles-role-the-aging-process/
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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.
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The Badger starter pack
From chamber music to the chemistry lab, these five UW intro courses see the highest enrollment — and set students up for long-term success.
https://news.wisc.edu/the-badger-starter-pack/
2 months ago
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As we begin a new semester,
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extends a warm welcome to you — whether you’re just returning to campus or have stayed local throughout Winter Break.
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Chancellor Mnookin: A new semester begins — welcome back!
As we begin a new semester, I wanted to reach out to welcome you—whether you’re just returning to campus or have stayed local throughout Winter Break.
https://news.wisc.edu/chancellor-mnookin-a-new-semester-begins-welcome-back/
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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:
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Good morning, Badgers, and welcome to the Spring 2026 semester. We wish you a successful start to the new year! Let’s begin.
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Older adults will soon outnumber children, and the need to care for them will affect UW–Madison graduates across many disciplines. Read in
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about a new certificate in aging studies that is giving students helpful tools to draw on:
onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/new-certific...
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New Certificate in Aging Studies | On Wisconsin
UW–Madison has an answer for the shortage of eldercare professionals.
https://onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/new-certificate-in-aging-studies/
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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.
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Microbes mutated in space hint at biomedical benefits to humans on Earth
Researchers are interested in studying effects on the gut microbiome and antibiotic-resistant infections.
https://news.wisc.edu/microbes-mutated-in-space-hint-at-biomedical-benefits-to-humans-on-earth/
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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.
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Honoring Jerry Frautschi ’56 and His Legacy of Cultural Transformation | Wisconsin Alumni Association
https://www.uwalumni.com/news/honoring-jerry-frautschi-56-and-his-legacy-of-cultural-transformation/
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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.
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How to Save a Life from a Student Who Did It
After a life-or-death incident, biology student Anthony Lange set out to pursue a career in emergency medicine.
https://ls.wisc.edu/news/how-to-save-a-life-from-a-student-who-did-it
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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.
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Hygge for Happiness | On Wisconsin
The UW’s Claus Andersen explains Denmark’s cozy concept.
https://onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/hygge-for-happiness/
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