UW–Madison biochemist wins prestigious forestry prize for discoveries that support sustainable energy and product innovations
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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.
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Welcome back, Terrace chairs!
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Celebrate their return with us at the Opening of the Terrace Party today (4/17) from 4-6 p.m.: https://bit.ly/4cHAkln.
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In celebration of our #UW175 anniversary, we thought we’d offer up a little quiz for you on the buildings that comprise our physical footprint.
175 questions seemed like a lot... so would you settle for 17.5? Deal!
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.
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The party to pay it forward starts NOW! 🎈Jump in to show your support and share your pride in what makes UW–Madison amazing.
Jump in on this party: http://dayofthebadger.org/wisalumni24
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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.
UW student with foreign policy ambitions receives esteemed Truman Scholarship
In addition to funding for graduate studies, Truman Scholars receive leadership training, career counseling, and special internship and fellowship opportunities within the federal government.
UW–Madison to name new Computer, Data & Information Sciences building for John and Tashia Morgridge
The building will be the first to bear the name of UW–Madison’s largest benefactors.