Halzen is the principal investigator of the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, the world’s largest telescope.

UW–Madison welcomed the return of Homecoming with a lineup of classic events and a whole lot of Badger spirit.

Identifying the cells connected with Alzheimer’s symptoms could result in new treatments for the disease.

Join Robert P. George and Cornel West for a conversation on what universities can teach about listening, learning, and truth.

These leaders will build the teams, partnerships and momentum needed to transform ambitious ideas into meaningful impact.

The university has often been featured as a clue in the TV quiz show Jeopardy!

The university welcomes nearly 10,000 new undergraduate students to campus this fall. Meet five of them — and the parents, partners and pets who helped pave their way.

After an 18-month hiatus, Memorial Library’s Special Collections — and its 300,000 invaluable objects — are accessible again.

UW–Madison researchers identify new ways to address bacterial infections, which could accelerate alternatives to traditional antibiotics.

Opening last week, the Ray Kubly Plaza outside the Kohl Center recognizes hundreds of Badger greats.

“Best Value Schools” ranking also jumps 23 spots, placing UW–Madison 24th in the nation.

The UW’s Allee Willis Creativity Commons will channel a famous alumna’s artistic vision.

The transformational hub for the humanities and interpretive social sciences will serve as a center for cultural studies, history, community and more.

From hurricanes and hailstorms to wildfires and floods, natural disasters are increasingly wreaking physical—and financial—havoc across the world. Fueled by a changing climate, the phenomenon is creat...

WSUM rules the airwaves thanks to creative freedom and hard work.

A UW study finds that 30 minutes of cycling can work wonders.

2026 Constitution Day Event To mark the occasion, a public presentation will be held during the week of Constitution Day. Constitution Day Celebration with Professor Paul Carrese: “The Constitution, C...

A look back at how the UW–Madison community came together amid tragedy.

Doctoral student Sabrina Kabakov’s research supports children with Down Syndrome and cancer By Laurel White A sheet of white drawing paper holds a lot of emotions.  The paper features the outline of a...

During the fiscal year ending in June 2026, WARF provided $160.7 million in total support to UW-Madison and the Morgridge Institute for Research, which includes annual grants for both institutions as ...

The university ranks No. 6 among U.S. public universities in undergraduate founders, jumping nine spots in overall undergraduate ranking from last year.

The start of the fall semester was marked by new places and faces.

Thousands of new students packed the Kohl Center for their formal welcome to the world of being Badger.

At a picnic Wednesday at Olin House, new UW–Madison faculty members and their families got their own chance to connect.

On Wisconsin is the official alumni magazine for UW–Madison. It features news about the university, its alumni, and the biggest issues facing society today.

By Elise Mahon Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison recognize a new species of baobab tree, Adansonia bozy, unique to Madagascar, according to a study published in the journal Taxon. Pre...

From new faces to refreshed places, catch up on the top 10 headlines from a busy summer on campus.

The gift aims to accelerate four high-impact research initiatives at the university: quantum technologies, brain health, fusion energy and national security.

UW–Madison’s Convocation event welcomes new and transfer students to campus to celebrate the beginning of the fall semester.

The death of a six-year-old inspired a UW researcher to investigate a rare brain cancer.

Gut bacteria produce a common compound called imidazole propionate. Higher levels of it contribute to dementia-related changes in the brain, a study reveals.

A new technique for creating antibody-drug conjugates has already led to a startup company aimed at advancing the technology.

Researchers with the Wisconsin Center for Origins Research have discovered their first exoplanet, a 170-million-year-old planet more than 2.5 times larger…

UW graduate students dip their toes into ecology management as part of the Nelson Institute’s professional program course.

A study conducted by University of Wisconsin-Madison and Princeton University nuclear engineers has identified a major blind spot in nuclear accounting with global nuclear security implications. Accor...

A collaboration between researchers at UW–Madison and Argonne National Laboratory is advancing new methods to improve air quality forecasting and public health alerts.

The projects, spanning fusion to critical minerals, are among 278 funded awards to national labs, companies, universities and non-profits in order to accelerate breakthroughs in energy, scientific dis...

Scams are getting smarter, but two UW–Madison professors have tips for protecting yourself online.

Student orientation leaders for the annual SOAR program spend their summers guiding incoming UW–Madison students through their transition to college.

UW–Madison’s first new college in more than four decades will explore and inform technological change for societal benefit.

The discovery could prevent against Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus and global public health threat that spreads in hospitals and other care settings.