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@warfnews.bsky.social began 100 years ago at the urging of Harry Steenbock, who wanted the university to control and benefit from the process he invented for enriching foods with vitamin D. Learn how WARF helps UW researchers turn science into start-ups: onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/from-idea-to...
From Idea to Company to Cure | On Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation helps UW researchers turn science into start-ups.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:51 PM
@warfnews.bsky.social began 100 years ago at the urging of Harry Steenbock, who wanted the university to control and benefit from the process he invented for enriching foods with vitamin D. Learn how WARF helps UW researchers turn science into start-ups: onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/from-idea-to...
Through Partners in Giving, UW employees and retirees are raising awareness and funds for charities of all shapes and sizes, building a better tomorrow together. Learn more and make a gift at giving.wi.gov
November 6, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Through Partners in Giving, UW employees and retirees are raising awareness and funds for charities of all shapes and sizes, building a better tomorrow together. Learn more and make a gift at giving.wi.gov
Mark your calendars: On Tuesday, November 11, the campus community will gather at 2:00 p.m. in Memorial Union to honor those who served or are currently serving in the U.S. military.
See the full Veterans Day event list: union.wisc.edu/about/news/v...
See the full Veterans Day event list: union.wisc.edu/about/news/v...
Veterans Day program celebrates veterans, marks 100 years since Memorial Union's dedication to service members
he Wisconsin Union and UW–Madison’s University Veteran Services (UVS) invite the public to a free Veterans Day celebration on Nov. 11 at Memorial Union, featuring refreshments, a Veterans Day program ...
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November 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Mark your calendars: On Tuesday, November 11, the campus community will gather at 2:00 p.m. in Memorial Union to honor those who served or are currently serving in the U.S. military.
See the full Veterans Day event list: union.wisc.edu/about/news/v...
See the full Veterans Day event list: union.wisc.edu/about/news/v...
Percival Everett, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "James," joined UW–Madison last night for our Go Big Read keynote. His conversation with @uwchancellor.bsky.social explored literature and language as radical acts, highlighting how stories shape education and critical thinking.
Go Big Read conversation centers around literature and language as a radical act
“Reading is the single most subversive act there is,” author Percival Everett told the audience at the Go Big Read keeynote at Union South on Tuesday evening.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Percival Everett, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "James," joined UW–Madison last night for our Go Big Read keynote. His conversation with @uwchancellor.bsky.social explored literature and language as radical acts, highlighting how stories shape education and critical thinking.
This spring, UW–Madison reached a major milestone, awarding 13,733 degrees to new graduates — the most in university history. From computer science to communication arts, Badgers are graduating prepared for life.
‘Prepared for life’: UW–Madison awards the most degrees ever
This spring UW–Madison reached a major milestone, awarding 13,733 degrees to new graduates — the most in university history.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
This spring, UW–Madison reached a major milestone, awarding 13,733 degrees to new graduates — the most in university history. From computer science to communication arts, Badgers are graduating prepared for life.
UW–Madison remembers Dick Cheney PhDx’68, a distinguished public servant known for his leadership and enduring impact on American politics.
Honoring Richard “Dick” Cheney PhDx’68: A Legacy of Leadership and Service | Wisconsin Alumni Association
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November 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
UW–Madison remembers Dick Cheney PhDx’68, a distinguished public servant known for his leadership and enduring impact on American politics.
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Shoutout to our outstanding Badgers! 🎉 Students Sarah Stevens & Taeren Yang and educators Eduardo Romero Arvelo & Prashant Sharma are among this year’s @universitieswi.bsky.social and Alliant Energy Award honorees — celebrating excellence across Wisconsin. www.wisconsin.edu/news/archive...
November 3, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Shoutout to our outstanding Badgers! 🎉 Students Sarah Stevens & Taeren Yang and educators Eduardo Romero Arvelo & Prashant Sharma are among this year’s @universitieswi.bsky.social and Alliant Energy Award honorees — celebrating excellence across Wisconsin. www.wisconsin.edu/news/archive...
From his WI roots to representing some of the biggest names in entertainment and sports, Richard Lovett credits his success to grit, vision, kindness—and doing what you love.
The UW alum and CAA co-chair shares his journey from English major to Hollywood power player: news.wisc.edu/what-do-you-...
The UW alum and CAA co-chair shares his journey from English major to Hollywood power player: news.wisc.edu/what-do-you-...
What do you do with an English degree? If you’re Richard Lovett, run Hollywood.
From his Milwaukee roots to representing some of the biggest names in entertainment and sports, Lovett credits his success to grit, vision and kindness—and doing what you love.
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November 1, 2025 at 11:46 PM
From his WI roots to representing some of the biggest names in entertainment and sports, Richard Lovett credits his success to grit, vision, kindness—and doing what you love.
The UW alum and CAA co-chair shares his journey from English major to Hollywood power player: news.wisc.edu/what-do-you-...
The UW alum and CAA co-chair shares his journey from English major to Hollywood power player: news.wisc.edu/what-do-you-...
🦇 Meet UW–Madison's Bat Brigade! During their night prowls, students in the brigade count bats, record audio of them and otherwise gather data to be shared with biologists at the Wisconsin DNR.
See their work in action: news.wisc.edu/uw-bat-briga...
See their work in action: news.wisc.edu/uw-bat-briga...
UW Bat Brigade blends curiosity and conservation
Students on the brigade find opportunities to experience campus nature at night, take part in research, and support Wisconsin wildlife conservation.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:06 PM
🦇 Meet UW–Madison's Bat Brigade! During their night prowls, students in the brigade count bats, record audio of them and otherwise gather data to be shared with biologists at the Wisconsin DNR.
See their work in action: news.wisc.edu/uw-bat-briga...
See their work in action: news.wisc.edu/uw-bat-briga...
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New findings from @cijilim.bsky.social in @uwbiochem.bsky.social identify a protein essential to maintaining the end-caps on chromosomes — helping doctors around the world connect a genetic mutation to their patients' illnesses. biochem.wisc.edu/2025/10/30/r...
Researchers Link Mutations in RPA Protein to Cancer, Other Diseases
Researchers in the Lim Lab reveal that dysfunction in a protein essential to maintaining stability in our chromosomes may be responsible for serious diseases.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:32 PM
New findings from @cijilim.bsky.social in @uwbiochem.bsky.social identify a protein essential to maintaining the end-caps on chromosomes — helping doctors around the world connect a genetic mutation to their patients' illnesses. biochem.wisc.edu/2025/10/30/r...
Through a new collaboration, UW–Madison researchers will work with Microsoft Discovery experts and TitletownTech’s network of industry partners to explore applications of advanced AI that can accelerate research and translation.
Learn more: news.wisc.edu/uw-madison-p...
Learn more: news.wisc.edu/uw-madison-p...
UW–Madison partners with Microsoft and TitletownTech to accelerate AI-driven scientific discovery
Through the collaboration, UW–Madison researchers will work with Microsoft Discovery experts and TitletownTech’s network of industry partners to explore applications of advanced AI that can accelerate...
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October 30, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Through a new collaboration, UW–Madison researchers will work with Microsoft Discovery experts and TitletownTech’s network of industry partners to explore applications of advanced AI that can accelerate research and translation.
Learn more: news.wisc.edu/uw-madison-p...
Learn more: news.wisc.edu/uw-madison-p...
Meet Nate Buescher, a rising actor who’s balancing college classes at UW–Madison with a lead role as Lucas Jasper in Disney's hit show ‘Electric Bloom.’
Behind the scenes with Nate Buescher, UW freshman and Disney star
Meet the rising actor who’s balancing college classes with a lead role in the hit show ‘Electric Bloom.’
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October 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Meet Nate Buescher, a rising actor who’s balancing college classes at UW–Madison with a lead role as Lucas Jasper in Disney's hit show ‘Electric Bloom.’
Among the dire consequences predicted for AI, here’s a good thing: a UW–Madison study has found that an AI screening tool can save money by predicting which patients are at risk for opioid addiction.
AI Referrals Can Reduce Opioid Addiction | On Wisconsin
A study suggests ways to increase access to treatment while saving money.
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October 23, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Among the dire consequences predicted for AI, here’s a good thing: a UW–Madison study has found that an AI screening tool can save money by predicting which patients are at risk for opioid addiction.
With the Wisconsin Exchange, UW–Madison is strengthening a culture of civil dialogue across difference.
This new initiative helps our campus community learn to engage, live and lead in a polarized world, turning constructive conversation into daily practice. More: news.wisc.edu/with-the-wis...
This new initiative helps our campus community learn to engage, live and lead in a polarized world, turning constructive conversation into daily practice. More: news.wisc.edu/with-the-wis...
With the Wisconsin Exchange, UW–Madison is strengthening a culture of civil dialogue across difference
The new initiative connects existing programs and cultivates new opportunities to make constructive conversation a visible and integral part of everyday life on campus.
news.wisc.edu
October 22, 2025 at 6:35 PM
With the Wisconsin Exchange, UW–Madison is strengthening a culture of civil dialogue across difference.
This new initiative helps our campus community learn to engage, live and lead in a polarized world, turning constructive conversation into daily practice. More: news.wisc.edu/with-the-wis...
This new initiative helps our campus community learn to engage, live and lead in a polarized world, turning constructive conversation into daily practice. More: news.wisc.edu/with-the-wis...
Percival Everett, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “James,” will discuss his book at the upcoming Go Big Read keynote on Nov. 4 at Union South.
Join us for a discussion about the power of literacy, language and perspective, followed by a Q&A with the audience.
Join us for a discussion about the power of literacy, language and perspective, followed by a Q&A with the audience.
Author Percival Everett to deliver Go Big Read keynote on Nov. 4
Percival Everett, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel James, will discuss the book at the Go Big Read keynote during a visit to campus in early November.
news.wisc.edu
October 21, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Percival Everett, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “James,” will discuss his book at the upcoming Go Big Read keynote on Nov. 4 at Union South.
Join us for a discussion about the power of literacy, language and perspective, followed by a Q&A with the audience.
Join us for a discussion about the power of literacy, language and perspective, followed by a Q&A with the audience.
Families shared collective jaw drops as they explored magnetic rocks, learned about the wonders of physics, held a human brain and more during Science on the Square, the kickoff event for the 15th annual Wisconsin Science Festival.
Rock and roll and unleashed curiosity with Science on the Square
Wisconsinites shared collective jaw drops as they explored the kickoff event for the 15th annual Wisconsin Science Festival.
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October 21, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Families shared collective jaw drops as they explored magnetic rocks, learned about the wonders of physics, held a human brain and more during Science on the Square, the kickoff event for the 15th annual Wisconsin Science Festival.
Dreaming of a career where you work with A-list stars in the sports or entertainment industry?
Start by hearing from someone who’s already there. Richard Lovett, a UW alum and Hollywood insider, speaks this Thursday, October 23. RSVP today: www.uwalumni.com/events/leade...
Start by hearing from someone who’s already there. Richard Lovett, a UW alum and Hollywood insider, speaks this Thursday, October 23. RSVP today: www.uwalumni.com/events/leade...
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October 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Dreaming of a career where you work with A-list stars in the sports or entertainment industry?
Start by hearing from someone who’s already there. Richard Lovett, a UW alum and Hollywood insider, speaks this Thursday, October 23. RSVP today: www.uwalumni.com/events/leade...
Start by hearing from someone who’s already there. Richard Lovett, a UW alum and Hollywood insider, speaks this Thursday, October 23. RSVP today: www.uwalumni.com/events/leade...
A breath of fresh air: @uwmadpharmacy.bsky.social graduate student Sara Hernandez is leveraging pharmacist expertise to create a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management program for rural patients in Wisconsin.
Breathing New Life into Rural COPD Care - School of Pharmacy
Graduate student Sara Hernandez pilots a pharmacist-led program to improve COPD care and outcomes in rural Wisconsin.
pharmacy.wisc.edu
October 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM
A breath of fresh air: @uwmadpharmacy.bsky.social graduate student Sara Hernandez is leveraging pharmacist expertise to create a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management program for rural patients in Wisconsin.
UW–Madison is expanding research partnerships with the U.S. Department of Defense to drive innovation that benefits both national security and society. From brain injury diagnostics to food security, our dual-use research is making a difference for Wisconsinites and all Americans.
UW fostering closer research ties with federal defense, cybersecurity agencies
UW–Madison leaders seek to expand partnership with federal agencies to boost dual-use research funding.
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October 16, 2025 at 8:26 PM
UW–Madison is expanding research partnerships with the U.S. Department of Defense to drive innovation that benefits both national security and society. From brain injury diagnostics to food security, our dual-use research is making a difference for Wisconsinites and all Americans.
Andrea A. Putnam, a UW School of Medicine and Public Health assistant professor of biomolecular chemistry, has been named a 2025 Packard Foundation Fellow in Science and Engineering. Congratulations, Dr. Putnam!
Andrea Putnam awarded 2025 Packard Fellowship - School of Medicine and Public Health
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October 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Andrea A. Putnam, a UW School of Medicine and Public Health assistant professor of biomolecular chemistry, has been named a 2025 Packard Foundation Fellow in Science and Engineering. Congratulations, Dr. Putnam!
Hope is on the horizon for Parkinson’s patients. A UW–Madison-supported clinical trial is showing early promise using a groundbreaking cell therapy. Patients are receiving brain cells grown from their own cells, potentially reducing symptoms and eliminating the need for immunosuppressants.
Parkinson’s treatment tested at UW showing promise in first clinical trial
Parkinson’s patients are receiving a new investigational treatment after UW–Madison researchers successfully demonstrated its safety and helped refine the delivery method.
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October 16, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Hope is on the horizon for Parkinson’s patients. A UW–Madison-supported clinical trial is showing early promise using a groundbreaking cell therapy. Patients are receiving brain cells grown from their own cells, potentially reducing symptoms and eliminating the need for immunosuppressants.
UW–Madison researchers have developed a new model for investigating the genetic drivers of a rare but aggressive brain tumor in children. The work has already identified potential treatment targets for the deadly cancer that has previously had few therapeutic options.
UW researchers uncover possible new treatment to target a devastating childhood brain cancer
Using fruit flies, scientists are investigating the genetic drivers of the rare but aggressive tumor.
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October 16, 2025 at 2:57 PM
UW–Madison researchers have developed a new model for investigating the genetic drivers of a rare but aggressive brain tumor in children. The work has already identified potential treatment targets for the deadly cancer that has previously had few therapeutic options.
With milk testing and new tools, UW–Madison’s Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory scientists are helping prevent bird flu outbreaks in Wisconsin and beyond.
With milk testing and new tools, UW scientists are helping prevent bird flu outbreaks in Wisconsin and beyond
The Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory processes samples from every dairy farm in the state to help prevent an H5N1 outbreak among cattle.
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October 15, 2025 at 8:26 PM
With milk testing and new tools, UW–Madison’s Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory scientists are helping prevent bird flu outbreaks in Wisconsin and beyond.
Fresh curds squeak. Old ones don’t. Why?
In celebration of National Cheese Curd Day, go on a dairy deep dive with On Wisconsin Magazine and explore the physics and chemistry behind the squeak: onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/and-the-sque...
In celebration of National Cheese Curd Day, go on a dairy deep dive with On Wisconsin Magazine and explore the physics and chemistry behind the squeak: onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/and-the-sque...
And the Squeak Goes On | On Wisconsin
Scientists search for a better cheese curd.
onwisconsin.uwalumni.com
October 15, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Fresh curds squeak. Old ones don’t. Why?
In celebration of National Cheese Curd Day, go on a dairy deep dive with On Wisconsin Magazine and explore the physics and chemistry behind the squeak: onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/and-the-sque...
In celebration of National Cheese Curd Day, go on a dairy deep dive with On Wisconsin Magazine and explore the physics and chemistry behind the squeak: onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/and-the-sque...
We're thrilled to host Cassandra Willyard, an award-winning independent health reporter based in Madison, as this semester's Sharon Dunwoody Science Journalist in Residence. Willyard will be on campus October 21 through 23 to meet with students and researchers.
Independent health reporter to visit campus as fall Science Journalist in Residence
As a freelance journalist, Cassandra Willyard has written extensively about vaccines, emerging infectious diseases, diagnostics, global health, drug development and reproductive medicine.
news.wisc.edu
October 14, 2025 at 7:33 PM
We're thrilled to host Cassandra Willyard, an award-winning independent health reporter based in Madison, as this semester's Sharon Dunwoody Science Journalist in Residence. Willyard will be on campus October 21 through 23 to meet with students and researchers.