Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin

Last Thursday, as part of the Wisconsin Exchange, the SJMC welcomed distinguished media executive Andy Lack for a timely conversation about how journalism can strengthen democratic institutions.

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How UW-Madison’s WSUM became the best campus radio station in the country On Feb. 21, the station took home one of the highest awards in college journalism: the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System named WSUM the best college station in the nation.

On Feb. 21, the station took home one of the highest awards in college journalism: the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System named WSUM the best college station in the nation.

Congratulations to John Zumbrunnen, @uwmadison.bsky.social’s next provost! I’m confident his thoughtful leadership will help guide our teaching, research, and student excellence in the years ahead.

Abbott visit marks UW–Madison’s ‘We Give Blood’ competition win Abbott and the Big Ten Conference presented a $1 million award to support student well-being and participated in campus events with students, researchers and leaders.

UW–Madison is #1 in the Big Ten’s “We Give Blood” competition!

15,476 Badger blood donations = up to 46,428 lives saved. Thank you to Abbott and the Big Ten for the $1 million award supporting student well-being.

How UW–Madison and industry are working together to shape Wisconsin’s AI future As businesses explore how to apply AI effectively and responsibly, UW researchers, faculty and students are offering their knowledge in the emerging space.

As businesses explore how to apply AI effectively and responsibly, UW–Madison researchers, faculty and students are offering their knowledge in the emerging space.

A Classroom Built Around Builders When students filed into the lecture hall for the first session of a new entrepreneurship course in the Computer Sciences department, the energy felt different from a typical class. This wasn't a syll...

As part of a new entrepreneurship course in UW–Madison's Department of Computer Sciences, Epic founder and Badger alumna Judy Faulkner returned to campus to talk about her journey from writing code to building a company that underpins health care delivery around the world.

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.

Welcome to our spring issue! Explore old haunts and new favorites on State Street; revisit long-gone @uwmadison.bsky.social traditions; learn about a new way to improve public health; and meet a rising literary star and a champion of endangered African animals.

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Governor gets firsthand look at future of nuclear energy at UW–Madison The visit follows a partnership announcement between the Public Service Commission and UW's Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics to study nuclear energy opportunities in the state...

Governor Tony Evers visited UW–Madison this week to see firsthand how Badgers are shaping the future of nuclear energy in Wisconsin — including tours of the College of Engineering's nuclear reactor and the Pegasus‑III fusion experiment.

Detecting and Preventing Digital Abuse | On Wisconsin UW researchers are protecting survivors from cyber stalkers.

A few minutes of access to a phone is all it can take for an abuser to automate location‑sharing, share texting info or even take unauthorized videos.

UW–Madison engineers and computer scientists are fighting back with an AI‑powered detection service.

Indigenous-led research examines the health of restored manoomin in the St. Louis River Estuary For Ojibwe people, wild rice—manoomin—is far more than a food source. It is a sacred relative, central to culture, identity, and community well‑being. Yet over the past century, manoomin beds in the S...

Restored manoomin is offering new hope in the St. Louis River Estuary.

Indigenous-led research — powered by Tribal Nations, UW Extension and the Lake Superior Reserve — is showing that rebounding wild rice (manoomin) may contain lower levels of heavy metals than what’s been reported in white rice.

UW–Madison researchers awarded prestigious Sloan Fellowships One of the oldest of its kind, the Sloan Research Fellowship program promotes research among some of the country's best young scientists.

Six UW–Madison faculty members have been awarded prestigious Sloan Research Fellowships, honoring their creativity, innovation and research accomplishments.

Congratulations to Dallas Albritton, Paul Apisa, Annie M. Bauer, Marcel R. Schreier, Tina Wang and Yang Yang!

Governor Mitch Daniels and Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin shake hands.

To start off his visit to campus, Governor Mitch Daniels visited Chancellor Mnookin's (@uwchancellor.bsky.social) office this morning. Throughout the day, he will meet with the La Follette community before headlining the Spring Spotlight event later tonight.

So grateful for Sen. Kohl’s lasting impact on @uwmadison.bsky.social. Herb Kohl Hall will stand as a tribute to his dedication to public service and civic responsibility as the new home for @uwlafollette.bsky.social.

UW-Madison's La Follette School moving to new home after $57M upgrades Built in 1880 on Bascom Hill, historic Music Hall is set to become Herb Kohl Hall. The university received a $30 million gift for the construction project.

Built in 1880 on Bascom Hill, historic Music Hall is set to become Herb Kohl Hall. The university received a $30 million gift for the construction project.

A portrait of Eric Wilcots under the arches of Bascom Hall.

Congratulations to current College of Letters & Science Dean Eric Wilcots for his appointment as UW–Madison’s interim chancellor effective May 17. 

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UW–Madison is officially #2 among all public universities in the United States, according to TIME Magazine. When you say Wisconsin, you've said it all!

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Chancellor Mnookin expresses gratitude, reflects on leading in a time of challenge “UW–Madison is a center of gravity for the entire Universities of Wisconsin system and indeed, the entire state,” Mnookin said. “I believe the strength of one rises or falls with the strength of the o...

In her final address to the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today, Chancellor Mnookin expressed her gratitude and reflected on leading and moving forward one of the nation’s leading public universities during a time of challenge.

UW announces inaugural winners of Wisconsin Exchange grants The projects put 'pluralism into practice' across campus, as part of the initiative to help students, faculty and staff learn to engage, live and lead in a polarized world.

With the launch of a new grant program, UW–Madison is making its first investments through the Wisconsin Exchange initiative in faculty-, staff- and student-led projects that put “pluralism into practice” across campus.

From the lab to the NICU: UW–Madison researchers pioneer contactless health monitoring - School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences A team of UW–Madison computer scientists is pioneering a new approach to health monitoring: using radar to measure breathing and heart rate without physical contact.

A team of UW–Madison computer scientists is pioneering a new approach to health monitoring: using radar to measure breathing and heart rate without physical contact. Their system could help make care safer for even the tiniest patients.

UW’s online master’s degree programs ranked among best in country The education and engineering programs received high marks in U.S. News & World Report’s new rankings.

UW–Madison online master’s programs in engineering and education, whose students include many working professionals seeking to advance their careers, have been recognized as among the best in the country by @usnews.com. On, Wisconsin!

Mnookin to assume presidency at Columbia University Jennifer L. Mnookin, who has served as UW–Madison chancellor since August 2022, will depart for Columbia at the end of the academic year.

Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin shared that she will be leaving UW–Madison at the end of the academic year to serve as president of @columbiauniversity.bsky.social.

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Could a drug slow aging? UW-Madison researchers seek answers in trial Adam Konopka and his campus lab are studying whether the health benefits of giving rapamycin to animals could extend to humans.

Adam Konopka and his campus lab are studying whether the health benefits of giving rapamycin to animals could extend to humans.

Welcome, Lewis! Looking forward to your leadership of our new Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Hub to help us build on our legacy of transforming Badger ideas into real impact.

Chancellor Mnookin: A new semester begins — welcome back! As we begin a new semester, I wanted to reach out to welcome you—whether you’re just returning to campus or have stayed local throughout Winter Break.

As we begin a new semester, @uwchancellor.bsky.social extends a warm welcome to you — whether you’re just returning to campus or have stayed local throughout Winter Break.

What UW-Madison researchers learned from an experiment in outer space Vatsan Raman’s lab conducted research with the International Space Station. The findings could aid space travel and also fight urinary tract infections.

Vatsan Raman’s lab conducted research with the International Space Station. The findings could aid space travel and also fight urinary tract infections.

How to Save a Life from a Student Who Did It After a life-or-death incident, biology student Anthony Lange set out to pursue a career in emergency medicine.

UW–Madison student Anthony Lange sprang into action when a family friend collapsed during a pickup basketball game. Thanks to his CNA training and quick CPR, he saved a life — and is now on track to pursue a career in emergency medicine.

UW-Madison set to finish two new buildings in 2026, start another Here's more detail on three of the major construction projects starting and ending at UW-Madison this year.

Here's more detail on three of the major construction projects starting and ending at UW-Madison this year.

Quantum Leaps in Education | On Wisconsin Artificial intelligence is here to stay. UW–Madison students are grappling with its promise and perils.

Just as it was last year, artificial intelligence will be one of the biggest stories of 2026. See how @uwmadison.bsky.social faculty and students are grappling with AI’s promise and perils.

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UW–Madison 5th in national research ranking for first time since 2014, surpasses $1.93B in research expenditures The annual rankings, which cover fiscal year 2024, "highlight the importance of the decades-long partnership between universities and the federal government," says UW–Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnook...

High FIVE! We moved up to #5 in the U.S. in the National Science Foundation’s HERD rankings (for the first time in >10yrs!) with $1.93B in @uwmadison.bsky.social’s FY’24 research expenditures! Proud of our deep commitment to discoveries & innovation that benefits lives across Wisconsin & beyond.💡🌍

This growing UW-Madison lab helps students create using AI, other tech Students participating in the UW Tech Exploration Lab have made skin-care and carpooling apps and developed a questionnaire to help small businesses.

Students participating in the UW Tech Exploration Lab have made skin-care and carpooling apps and developed a questionnaire to help small businesses.