Three honored for innovation, entrepreneurial excellence
Mark Bakken, James Dahlberg, and Dorri McWhorter received the 2024 Chancellor’s Entrepreneurial Achievement Awards. These entrepreneurs exemplify the Wisconsin Idea — UW–Madison’s longstanding commitment to benefiting the world beyond the boundaries of campus.
UW–Madison biochemist wins prestigious forestry prize for discoveries that support sustainable energy and product innovations
UW–Madison biochemistry professor John Ralph has been awarded the forestry industry's top prize, alongside collaborator Wout Boerjan, a professor at Ghent University in Belgium, for their groundbreaking research on the molecular structure of lignin, one of the main components of plant cell walls.
From soil to sky, Day at the Capitol highlights span of UW–Madison’s impact
The day highlighted UW–Madison’s ongoing pursuit of innovation for the public good, driven by the Wisconsin Idea.
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From soil to sky, Day at the Capitol highlights span of UW–Madison’s impact The day highlighted UW–Madison’s ongoing pursuit of innovation for the public good, driven by the Wisconsin Idea. See more
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Science is awesome. And it results in some pretty cool images.
Our Cool Science Image contest features renderings, illustrations, photos, videos, art and more captured by the #UWMadison community while advancing @UWMadScience. Entries are due June 15.
Enter your amazing science visuals in the 2024 Cool Science Image Contest
Members of the UW–Madison community may enter up to three images by the June 15 deadline.
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Save the date to enjoy the sensational sounds of The Skatalites, part of our #UW175 Concert Series! 🇯🇲🎶
🗓️ Thursday, April 25
⏰ 7:00 p.m.
📍 Shannon Hall, @WisconsinUnion
🎟️ FREE
The Skatalites (175th Concert Series)
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Earth Fest is here — and so is a special edition of the Commons! Grab a cup of coffee and page through the latest issue to meet some of the folks hosting, coordinating, and speaking at Earth Fest.
https://nelson.wisc.edu/news/the-commons/ @SustainUW
Most of the learning at #UWMadison is done in lecture halls, labs and discussion sections. But, in many departments on campus, the professors and instructors know how to spice things up and create unique learning experiences outside the classroom.
Student to student: Out-of-classroom experiences create ‘connectivity’
The extra benefit of out-of-classroom experiences shines through in the students’ work thereafter, as instructors noti...
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Keith Poulsen: Avian flu in dairy cows
The USDA has been tracking a highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza in dairy herds across the country. Keith Poulsen, an expert in… More
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Wisconsin Idea Database reveals UW–Madison’s positive impact across all 72 counties
Latest data show how UW provides educational opportunities, builds the workforce and economy in every county in the state
175th Anniversary: Test your knowledge about UW’s campus
Here is a fun-size serving of facts behind the facades where a demisemiseptcentennial’s worth of campus history was made.
UW–Madison graduate programs ranked highly by U.S. News
The School of Education was ranked first overall in the country, while computer science ranked 13th, social work ranked 20th, public affairs ranked 23rd overall and public health 29th.