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9 ways to meet new people on campus this summer

May 29, 2018

Summer is the perfect time to get connected with others and try out new things. Luckily, there are a variety of events happening at UW–Madison this summer to make that process easier.

UW–Madison alumni, students forge team to aid proposed NASA mission

May 24, 2018

A group of UW–Madison students used a foundry to cast a stand-in for a spacecraft that may rendezvous with a comet two decades from now.

Surgery residency goes global

May 15, 2018

The UW surgery department is offering for the first time an elective international rotation. The first participant was a surgery resident, and he has just returned from a month in Ethiopia.

At Camp Randall, a jubilant, emotional (and dry!) 2018 commencement

May 12, 2018

During his remarks, keynote speaker David Muir briefly went live on Instagram with a crowd shot on his phone. The audience roared. “That’s the sound of Badgers about to change the world,” Muir said.

Commencement: The weekend in photos

May 12, 2018

From elaborately decorated mortarboards to beaming graduates, commencement weekend is full of camera-ready moments.

Reesor selected as student affairs leader

May 9, 2018

“We were looking for someone with a long-term strategic vision on how we best serve students during their time on campus.  Lori impressed us all with her experience and thoughtful comments, ” says Chancellor Rebecca Blank.

For this graduate, memes became the start of something big

May 6, 2018

The Facebook group UW Memes for Milk-Chugging Teens has become a rapid-fire broadcaster of all manner of campus humor and its founder, Shane Linden, has become Internet famous.

Meet the Class of 2018: Making their mark on campus and beyond

May 6, 2018

Through research, advocacy, community service and humor, these eight members of the Class of 2018 illustrate the impact Badgers can have on the world around them.

Tune in – students shine on the radio

May 2, 2018

UW-Madison's student radio station, WSUM, has more than 200 members who play a large role in the organization and production of the shows.

Video: Dean of Students Lori Berquam bids farewell

May 2, 2018

UW–Madison Dean of Students Lori Berquam bids a video farewell to the campus community, as she's stepping down in August. Berquam has worked in the Division of Student Life since 2002 and has served as dean and chief student affairs officer since 2007. She's been awarded an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellowship and will be assigned to a senior role at a new campus.

151 students inducted into Phi Beta Kappa scholar society

May 1, 2018

Approximately 5 percent of the Letters & Science senior class is inducted into the liberal arts and science scholar society.

Portraying the spirit of Bucky — in chalk

April 26, 2018

Students presented their chalk art murals featuring Bucky Badger and other campus icons during Badgers Chalk the Block, an All-Campus Party event held on Library Mall on April 25.

Bird observing course an experience in finding passion for nature

April 25, 2018

In the Birds of Southern Wisconsin course, students must sometimes brave the elements to collect observations of Wisconsin’s overwintering and migratory birds.

UW-Madison #throwback meme discovery made

April 18, 2018

Was the first meme ever first published in a 1921 humor magazine at UW–Madison? We think so.

Fueled by tragedy, Cardiac on Campus helps students take care of hearts

April 11, 2018

The organization hosts fundraising events to install AEDs, teaches students and community members CPR for free, and raises awareness about heart disease, the number one killer in the U.S.

Chancellor announces major improvements to Bascom Hill

April 1, 2018

The rest stop will come complete with bathroom facilities, massage chairs, picnic tables and vending machines containing energy drinks, protein bars and Cheetos.

Through ‘radical’ project, students are turning unwanted jewelry into pieces to be cherished anew

March 30, 2018

“Radical Jewelry Makeover: Wisconsin" draws attention to talented student designers while raising awareness about ethical metal sourcing.

Stars of Comedy Central’s ‘Workaholics’ come to Madison to pet badgers, promote new movie

March 21, 2018

The comedy trio of Adam Devine, Blake Anderson and Anders Holm headed to campus last week not only to visit Holm’s plaque in Alumni Park, but also to introduce their new movie “Game Over, Man!” at a special screening.