‘Custodians of Wonder’ is 2026-27 Go Big Read choice
Journalist Eliot Stein explores how some of the world’s rarest and oldest traditions help cultivate a shared identity and keep the past alive.
Five UW–Madison professors elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
The new members, representing a wide range of academic research areas, were selected for accomplishments in their fields.
The Crazylegs Classic kicks off spring in Madison
Evolving into a major event, the annual run/walk celebrates campus scenery and Badger community.
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The start of Terrace season After a long winter, the sunburst chairs are back on the Memorial Union Terrace. See more
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Dr. Christian Capitini has been named the next director of @UWCarbone. Also marks the advancement of a unified strategy and integrated model for cancer care, research, and training with the school and @UWHealth. Full details:
Christian Capitini named director of the UW Carbone Cancer Center - School of Medicine and Public...
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Can late-night phone habits help us better understand suicide risk?
#UWMadison researchers at @healthyminds used AI to study millions of smartphone screenshots, offering new insights into moments of vulnerability and connection.
Center for Healthy Minds Researchers Use AI and 7.5M Screenshots to Understand Suicide Risk
The latest findings in this first-of-its-kind study show nighttime smartphone behavior can be an indicator of suicidal thoughts.
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Cycles in the growth and decay of Antarctica’s ice sheets once shaped marine biological productivity thousands of miles away in the subtropical ocean, according to new research led by scientists at #UWMadison.
Ancient Antarctic ice cycles impacted ocean productivity thousands of miles away
UW–Madison study links Antarctic ice sheet growth and decay to a 40,000-year rhythm in subtropical marine productivity.
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John Hall: Escalation of conflict in Iran
U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian leadership and military targets in February and March 2026 triggered a wider conflict and… More
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Young Mr. Lincoln | USA | 1939 | 35mm | 100 min. Director: John Ford7:00 pm, 4070 Vilas Hall
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UW–Madison again named a ‘new Ivy’ by Forbes
The university was selected as one of the best in the country at "preparing and graduating the talent" that meets today's workforce needs.
Three UW–Madison professors earn Guggenheim Fellowships
The prestigious awards recognize their prior career achievements and future promise.
A UW professor’s book tells the overlooked tale of a queer Black man who risked his life during WWII for love
Ethelene Whitmire’s ‘The Remarkable Life of Reed Peggram,’ who survived and escaped a Nazi concentration camp with his lover, has received national recognition since its release.