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Dean Lori Berquam reflects on Orlando shootings
Dean of Students Lori Berquam reflects on the shootings and highlights the support available on campus for healing, fellowship and community.
Wisconsin Ninja Warrior
Doctoral student and "Science Ninja" Zack Kemmerer anchored the UW–Madison team that won "Team Ninja Warrior College Madness" on Dec. 20.
UW-Madison prepares cultural competency program for new students
Students, staff and faculty are working this summer to develop a program called “Our Wisconsin” aimed at increasing knowledge about cultural differences and promoting community among incoming students.
Terrace time
Crowds thronged the Memorial Union Terrace this week as it reopened following a major renovation.
Cheers despite the chill at UW–Madison Commencement Saturday
More than a few mittens accompanied the caps and gowns at Camp Randall on Saturday. But the proud families and friends were warmed by the excitement of graduation (and, yes, extra blankets).
Moments to remember: Commencement 2016
Beaming families, blinged-out mortarboards and hugs with best friends - a slide show celebrating Commencement.
In memoriam
Chancellor Rebecca Blank greets the parents of graduate student Craig Schuff as they receive his posthumous degree during Friday’s commencement exercises at the Kohl Center.
Thompson’s advice to Class of 2016: ‘Find your passion and follow it’
After countless hours of classes, test-taking and homework, more than 900 University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate and professional students received degrees Friday night at the Kohl Center.
Multicultural Student Center honors graduates, student leaders
Students and staff celebrated the end of the year with a ceremony and awarding of embroidered stoles to wear with caps and gowns.
Leadership Certificate awarded to 75 UW–Madison students
At the University of Wisconsin–Madison, a certificate program — similar to a minor at other universities — offers a chance for students to show their…
Meyerhoff Awards recognize student leadership, service and scholarship
Over two dozen students, selected by campus academic and student affairs organizations, received the honor in recognition of leadership, service and scholarship.
UW journal of undergraduate research publishes first issue
The Journal of Undergraduate Science and Technology (JUST) hopes to make scientific achievement accessible beyond academia while fostering awareness of exceptional undergraduate research.
Laverne Cox visits
Cox, an actress and advocate for moving beyond traditional gender expectations, spoke on campus Monday as part of the Wisconsin Union Directorate Distinguished Lecture Series.
More than 150 new members join Phi Beta Kappa at UW–Madison
158 students and two faculty members were honored at the 2016 spring banquet.
Student Personnel Association honors seven student services professionals
The organization exists to create cross-campus connections among people who work with students to support, enhance and reinforce the UW's learning mission.
Social work graduate: ‘My greatest goal … is to make people see each other as human beings’
A 16-year-old boy is shown into the room. There are four tables set up in a rectangle; seven people sit around the ‘“U,” facing him.
Commencement spotlight: Class of 2016
Every one of the 6,517 students graduating this week has a unique story to tell about their UW–Madison experience — of challenges overcome, connections forged, contributions made.
Students present creative innovation at New Arts Venture Challenge
Funding pitches to investors tend to relate to innovative ideas in science, engineering or business. At the University of Wisconsin–Madison, a campus wide competition has…
Common ‘Threads’ displayed at SoHE student fashion show
Students in the Textiles and Fashion Design Program in the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s School of Human Ecology presented “Threads 2016: IMPACT” on Saturday, April 30…