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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
UW researchers are using AI to help decode Alzheimer’s disease at the cellular level. New tools called PASCode and iBrainMap can connect changes in brain cells to symptoms and even create a personalized “brain roadmap” for each person, helping scientists identify potential paths to new treatments.
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‘We built a brain roadmap for each person’: New AI-driven tools help decode Alzheimer’s disease at the cellular level
Identifying the cells connected with Alzheimer’s symptoms could result in new treatments for the disease.
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
As the nation heads into a highly polarized midterm election season, UW–Madison welcomes Professor Robert P. George and Dr. Cornel West for a timely conversation on pluralism, civil dialogue and the value of constructive disagreement. Join us October 28 from 4:30-6:15 p.m. at the Pyle Center.
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Constructive Dialogue in a Divided Age | Oct. 28, 2026
Join Robert P. George and Cornel West for a conversation on what universities can teach about listening, learning, and truth.
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
UW–Madison’s Engineering Moonshots bring together leaders from across campus to advance breakthroughs in health, energy, quantum technology, food systems, autonomous systems and critical resources, with real-world impact in mind. This is the Wisconsin Idea in action.
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Engineering Moonshots brings campus leaders together around six ambitious challenges - College of Engineering - University of Wisconsin-Madison
These leaders will build the teams, partnerships and momentum needed to transform ambitious ideas into meaningful impact.
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The TV quiz show @jeopardyofficial.bsky.social has featured more than 40 clues about UW–Madison. Test your Badger knowledge by trying to answer 10 of them and see how you stack up against some of the world’s smartest trivia buffs.
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What Is UW–Madison? | On Wisconsin
The university has often been featured as a clue in the TV quiz show Jeopardy!
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
This fall, nearly 10,000 new undergraduate students joined the UW–Madison community. Behind every new Badger is a story, and often, someone who helped them get here. Meet five members of the incoming class and the parents, partners and even pets who supported their journey to Wisconsin.
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UW–Madison’s incoming class and the people who got them here
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.
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Step inside one of UW–Madison's most remarkable hidden spaces: Memorial Library's Special Collections has reopened after an 18-month hiatus, giving students, researchers and visitors access to more than 300,000 rare books, manuscripts, maps and artifacts.
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The return of UW’s rarest books
After an 18-month hiatus, Memorial Library’s Special Collections — and its 300,000 invaluable objects — are accessible again.
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Biochemists at UW–Madison are using AI to tackle one of modern medicine’s most pressing challenges: the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections.
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Enlisting AI in the fight against drug-resistant bacteria
UW–Madison researchers identify new ways to address bacterial infections, which could accelerate alternatives to traditional antibiotics.
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
As Badger fans head to the Kohl Center, they can now celebrate generations of Wisconsin legends just outside its doors. The new UW Athletic Hall of Fame at Ray Kubly Plaza honors hundreds of Badger greats who made their mark on campus and beyond: news.wisc.edu/a-new-home-f...
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A new home for the UW Athletic Hall of Fame
Opening last week, the Ray Kubly Plaza outside the Kohl Center recognizes hundreds of Badger greats.
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
On, Wisconsin! UW–Madison has risen to #8 among public universities in the latest @usnews.com rankings — our highest in ranking their Best Colleges report in close to two decades — and is among the top five schools in the country ranked best value for in-state students.
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UW rises to 8th among publics, 34th overall, in U.S. News rankings
“Best Value Schools” ranking also jumps 23 spots, placing UW–Madison 24th in the nation.
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On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
@uwmadison.bsky.social’s Allee Willis Creativity Commons will channel a famous alumna’s artistic vision. The Grammy-winning songwriter’s archive is coming to UW Libraries, and a new makerspace will help students blaze their own trail. #AlleeWillisDay onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/a-space-for-...
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A Space for Dreaming | On Wisconsin
The UW’s Allee Willis Creativity Commons will channel a famous alumna’s artistic vision.
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Welcome to Irving & Dorothy Levy Hall. @uwmadisonls.bsky.social's new home for eight humanities and interpretive social sciences was designed to spark collaboration and create opportunities for generations of Badgers to come.
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UW’s new Irving & Dorothy Levy Hall welcomes the world
The transformational hub for the humanities and interpretive social sciences will serve as a center for cultural studies, history, community and more.
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Climate risk is reshaping everything from insurance costs to disaster recovery. At @uwbusiness.bsky.social, Benjamin Collier studies how homeowners, businesses and policymakers can build resilience in a changing climate.
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WSB’s Benjamin Collier Examines Risk and Rising Costs Amid Changing Climate
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...
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
From Nigerian funk to Indian punk, there’s something for every ear when you tune into @wsum.bsky.social, UW's student-run radio station. Take a peek behind the studio glass & find out how creative freedom and hard work took WSUM from a dorms-only broadcast to the best college station in the nation.
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Inside the studio of the best student radio station
WSUM rules the airwaves thanks to creative freedom and hard work.
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Working out before a counseling session could make your therapy more effective, according to a new study by UW–Madison researchers. Read more in @onwismag.bsky.social: onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/exercise-imp...
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Exercise Improves Therapy Outcomes | On Wisconsin
A UW study finds that 30 minutes of cycling can work wonders.
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Researchers at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health are developing an artificial intelligence-based “digital mentor” to support the training of clinicians who help newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit breathe.
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AI coach could train doctors in critical newborn airway procedure - School of Medicine and Public Health
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
In recognition of Constitution Day, join @law.wisc.edu today at 5 p.m. for a discussion with author and civics education pioneer Professor Paul Carrese on reflective patriotism as an indispensable civic virtue.
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Constitution Day
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...
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Twenty-five years later, Wisconsin remembers. In the days after Sept. 11, 2001, the UW–Madison community gathered for vigils, moments of reflection and acts of service. These photos capture a campus coming together to support one another during a moment of national tragedy.
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Remembering 9/11, 25 years later
A look back at how the UW–Madison community came together amid tragedy.
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Children with Down syndrome face a higher risk of certain cancers, yet their experiences are often missing from survivorship research. UW–Madison doctoral student Sabrina Kabakov is working to change that, centering the strengths of children and families navigating cancer treatment and recovery.
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Centering Strength
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...
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WARF (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation) @warfnews.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Over the last year, we provided $160.7 million in support to @uwmadison.bsky.social and @morgridgeinstitute.bsky.social, helping fuel groundbreaking research, support researchers and invest in the future of innovation. www.warf.org/news/warf-an...
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WARF announces total 2026 support for UW-Madison research
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 ...
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
UW–Madison jumped nine spots in PitchBook's undergraduate entrepreneurship rankings and now ranks No. 6 among U.S. public universities for undergraduate founders. On, Wisconsin!
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UW–Madison rises in entrepreneurship rankings
The university ranks No. 6 among U.S. public universities in undergraduate founders, jumping nine spots in overall undergraduate ranking from last year.
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
New classrooms, new faculty members, new friends. September 2nd was the buzzing start of a new academic year at UW–Madison. Check out scenes from a first day full of forward motion: news.wisc.edu/a-first-day-...
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A first day of classes, full of motion
The start of the fall semester was marked by new places and faces.
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Interim Chancellor Eric M. Wilcots @uwchancellor.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Welcome to a new school year, Badgers! Let’s move forward together. On, Wisconsin! 👐
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Good morning, Badgers. We wish you a successful start to your Fall 2026 semester. Let’s begin.
Aerial view of the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus featuring the ivy-covered brick Red Gym and Memorial Union Terrace along the shores of Lake Mendota.
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
You’re looking at the newest Badgers of 2026 on the isthmus! Nearly 6000 new students packed the Kohl Center for Convocation — their formal welcome to the world of being a Badger — where they learned beloved campus traditions and heard helpful advice from campus leaders.
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Convocation 2026: Heeding advice, finding community and having ‘a beginner’s mind’
Thousands of new students packed the Kohl Center for their formal welcome to the world of being Badger.
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
You can’t spell Wisconsin Welcome without… well, you know 👐 Say cheese, #UWMadison Class of 2030!
An overhead wide shot of thousands of incoming students wearing red shirts assembled on the field at Camp Randall Stadium to form a massive Motion W logo.
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Beer brats and gardenburgers were on the menu, but the main treat at the annual New Faculty Picnic on Wednesday was the chance for some 120 guests to experience a warm Wisconsin welcome. Get to know some of UW–Madison's newest faculty members: news.wisc.edu/new-uw-facul...
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New UW faculty get a warm Wisconsin Welcome
At a picnic Wednesday at Olin House, new UW–Madison faculty members and their families got their own chance to connect.
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On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Welcome to our fall issue! See why @uwmadison.bsky.social football is poised to bounce back; join us on the best campus walks; learn how UW fungal researchers are improving our lives; master the ABCs of crypto; and meet bestselling author Chloe Benjamin. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com
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On Wisconsin Magazine
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.
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
“It’s surprising that we’re still answering basic biological questions about baobabs." UW–Madison researchers have identified Adansonia bozy, a newly recognized species of baobab tree in Madagascar, highlighting how much there is still to learn about Earth’s biodiversity.
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Research differentiates new species of endangered baobab tree in Madagascar
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...
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
From new faces to refreshed places, catch up on the top 10 headlines from a busy summer at UW–Madison: news.wisc.edu/what-we-did-...
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What we did on your summer vacation
From new faces to refreshed places, catch up on the top 10 headlines from a busy summer on campus.
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
A new $27M investment from @warfnews.bsky.social will help accelerate UW–Madison research in quantum technologies, brain health, fusion energy & national security. The investment builds on UW strengths & supports the discoveries and future technologies that will help shape Wisconsin & the world.
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$27M WARF investment fuels UW–Madison’s next frontiers in research
The gift aims to accelerate four high-impact research initiatives at the university: quantum technologies, brain health, fusion energy and national security.
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Meet Azi Fanale, a rising junior at UW, who was chosen as this year’s student Convocation speaker. Originally from Colorado, Azi said strong academic programs and the idea of a welcoming culture were what drew her into choosing UW–Madison. Read more: news.wisc.edu/new-student-...
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New Student Convocation: A kickoff for fall semester
UW–Madison’s Convocation event welcomes new and transfer students to campus to celebrate the beginning of the fall semester.
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Owen Petrzelka is a six-year-old who died from a rare brain cancer, and Owen Tamplin is a UW–Madison researcher who wants to ensure that his death was not in vain. Read about Tamplin’s efforts to better understand the terrible disease called diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma. 🧠👇
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The Two Owens | On Wisconsin
The death of a six-year-old inspired a UW researcher to investigate a rare brain cancer.
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
A compound produced by bacteria in most people’s digestive tract increases the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and speeds up cognitive decline in dementia patients, making it an attractive target for a treatment that could reduce Alzheimer’s risk, according to a new UW–Madison study.
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Researchers identify new target in the gut for reducing Alzheimer’s risk
Gut bacteria produce a common compound called imidazole propionate. Higher levels of it contribute to dementia-related changes in the brain, a study reveals.
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Researchers at UW–Madison have developed a simpler way to produce a fast-growing class of targeted cancer therapies, a discovery that could make the medicines easier to manufacture consistently while driving the development of new treatment options.
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UW researchers simplify production of promising targeted cancer therapies
A new technique for creating antibody-drug conjugates has already led to a startup company aimed at advancing the technology.
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Found: Mega-Earth! It’s nearly 170 million years old. It’s more than 2.5 times the size of Earth. And it’s the first exoplanet discovered and catalogued by researchers with @wicor.bsky.social.
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Found: Mega-Earth!
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…
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
UW–Madison conservation students recently trained in stream monitoring and water quality assessment at Sixmile Creek, gaining hands-on skills to help protect Wisconsin's ecosystems.
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Testing the waters: Conservation students learn by doing
UW graduate students dip their toes into ecology management as part of the Nelson Institute’s professional program course.
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
What happens when uranium moves unnoticed through a global supply chain? A @uwmadisonneep.bsky.social and @princeton.edu study found large quantities of undeclared uranium have been exported from the Democratic Republic of the Congo via its cobalt supply chain, exposing a critical accounting gap.
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Study reveals massive quantities of undeclared uranium are exported from the DRC - College of Engineering - University of Wisconsin-Madison
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...
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
A collaboration between researchers at UW–Madison and Argonne National Laboratory is advancing new methods to improve air quality forecasting and public health alerts, highlighting the role of statistics in tackling real-world environmental challenges.
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Predicting where wildfire smoke will go next
A collaboration between researchers at UW–Madison and Argonne National Laboratory is advancing new methods to improve air quality forecasting and public health alerts.
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
5 UW–Madison projects were selected for funding through the U.S. Department of Energy’s new Genesis Mission, an initiative using AI and advanced computing to accelerate breakthroughs in energy, scientific discovery and national security. UW earned more awards than any public university in the U.S.
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5 projects at UW–Madison aimed at transforming science and energy with AI receive DOE Genesis Mission funding
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...
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Two UW–Madison Information School professors study why scams work, and why AI is making them harder to spot, even for people who consider themselves careful online. Check out six simple tips to help you stay a step ahead of scammers:
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Don’t Click on That Link! | On Wisconsin
Scams are getting smarter, but two UW–Madison professors have tips for protecting yourself online.
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Our SOAR student orientation leaders play a pivotal role in helping our newest Badgers feel at home on campus. Read about how they spend their summers guiding incoming UW–Madison students through their transition to college: news.wisc.edu/helping-new-...
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Helping new Badgers feel at home
Student orientation leaders for the annual SOAR program spend their summers guiding incoming UW–Madison students through their transition to college.
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Today, we officially launch the College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence at #UWMadison. We look forward to responsibly advancing education, research and innovation in ways that benefit the public, expand opportunity and create lasting impact for Wisconsin and beyond. On, Wisconsin!
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The future is now: College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence officially launches
UW–Madison’s first new college in more than four decades will explore and inform technological change for societal benefit.
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
UW–Madison researchers have identified a promising new therapeutic candidate against Candida auris, an emerging fungal pathogen that has alarmed health officials worldwide because of its ability to resist multiple antifungal drugs and spread rapidly through hospitals and care facilities.
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UW–Madison researchers identify therapeutic target for dangerous fungal infections
The discovery could prevent against Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus and global public health threat that spreads in hospitals and other care settings.
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Interwoven: How Indigenous knowledge and science can work together to communicate about climate. Learn how: news.wisc.edu/interwoven/
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Four Vilas County towns teamed up to rebuild a struggling volunteer emergency medical services system, launching the Northwoods EMS District. With #UWMadison support, they cut response times from ~40 minutes to 13 — delivering faster, reliable care and a model for rural communities in Wisconsin.
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Four Northwoods towns unite to rebuild EMS — and cut response times in half
With support from UW–Madison’s Wisconsin Office of Rural Health, Vilas County communities replaced a strained volunteer system with a 24/7 paramedic service.
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Meet the 10 extraordinary recipients of the 2026 University Staff Recognition Awards, honored for their teamwork, mastery and innovation across campus. Join us in celebrating their dedication and impact at UW–Madison! news.wisc.edu/meet-the-202...
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Meet the 2026 University Staff Recognition Award winners
Teamwork, mastery and innovation mark the work of this year's awardees.
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Infants exposed to the Zika virus during pregnancy may face hidden developmental challenges, even if they appear healthy at birth. A recent study at UW–Madison highlights the need for better developmental screening during a child’s first year of life.
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Zika infections can cause significant developmental problems
Even babies born without the virus’s notable physical symptoms may experience sensory, attachment and anxiety issues, according to a new study.
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Wisconsin athletes know that every season counts, including summer. And for any student who’s trying to balance school, friends and occasional exercise, the same mentality applies. See how Badger student-athletes lock in on academics during UW Summer Term: summer.wisc.edu/blog/student...
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Student athletes lock in on academics during the summer
See how student athletes are using summer courses at UW-Madison to stay on track academically and enjoy life in Madison during the summer.
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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
What’s the tick forecast this summer? #UWMadison researchers are tracking ticks across our state and using climate and environmental data to predict when and where risk is highest — an effort helping the people and pets of Wisconsin stay safe outdoors.
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What's the tick forecast? - School of Medicine and Public Health
Researcher Johnny Uelmen is beating the bushes for ticks, to to improve how Wisconsin predicts, prevents and responds to tick-borne diseases.
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On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Welcome to our summer issue! Read a poignant personal story behind @uwmadison.bsky.social cancer research; relive thrilling Badger championship runs; discover little-known benefits of online relationships; and get expert tips on avoiding online scams. Click 👉: onwisconsin.uwalumni.com
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On Wisconsin Magazine
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.
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