UW–Madison has consolidated and clarified campus policy to ensure that free expression, a bedrock UW value, remains protected on campus and that safeguards are in place to maintain the university’s vital mission and operations, including the ability of students to access education without disruption. The newly named Expressive Activity Policy and accompanying guide collect into a single set of resources information that had been dispersed across different campus policies and guidance, while also providing renewed clarity. The policy and guide are designed to better help students, employees, and campus visitors understand their rights and responsibilities and the resources available to them.

This fall, all current UW–Madison students and employees can receive their flu and COVID-19 vaccines at University Health Services (UHS) clinics across campus. There are 17 UHS vaccine clinics throughout the fall semester located in a variety of convenient campus locations. Registration is required. Learn more at uhs.wisc.edu/vaccine.

AI meeting assistant tools are now available for all UW–Madison students, faculty, and staff as part of the university’s enterprise Zoom and Webex platforms. These tools enable new features that can make virtual meetings more efficient and productive. Learn more about the capabilities of these AI tools and the university's guidelines for using them.

UW–Madison seeks nominations for the 2025 Regents Diversity Awards in the individual category. These awards recognize individuals whose work has fostered greater access and success for students who are members of historically underrepresented populations, first-generation, and/or economically disadvantaged. The nomination form is available online. Nominations are due by September 29, 2024.

Navigating change is a crucial skill in our fast-paced world. Learning and Talent Development has created a new Change Preparedness web page to help UW–Madison employees manage transitions both at work and in their personal lives. This page offers a variety of resources and facilitated learning experiences designed to boost resilience and adaptability.