The Joint Finance Committee (JFC) completed its work on the 2019-21 state budget and sent the amended budget to both houses for approval by the full legislature. The Wisconsin State Assembly approved the amended document …
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Statement from Chancellor Blank on state budget signing
In a Capitol news conference this morning, (July 3) Governor Tony Evers signed the budget bill for the 2019-21 biennium, and issued his list of partial vetoes of the bill. UW—Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank issued …
UW–Madison heritage marker honors Ho-Chunk, recognizes land as ancestral home
A new heritage marker on Bascom Hill at the University of Wisconsin–Madison recognizes the land as the ancestral home of the Ho-Chunk, acknowledges the circumstances that led to their forced removal, and honors the Ho-Chunk …
Morningstar Inc., GE Healthcare and PPD Inc. share why they recruit Badgers
Companies say UW provides a goldmine to meet their workfoce needs. Hear from three companies on what sets Badgers apart and the unique ways they are partnering with UW.
Senator Dan Feyen tours UW residence hall projects
We were pleased to welcome Senator Dan Feyen, Assistant Majority Leader from Fond du Lac to campus for a tour of Sellery and Witte Residence Halls. UW-Madison teams were able to share more details about …
UW–Madison and Extension collaborate on Wisconsin’s water quality
On Friday, May 3, 2019, nearly 100 people packed a room at the Memorial Union on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus, appropriately overlooking the world’s best-studied lake, Lake Mendota. They were there to think about …
Grants to UW’s Center for Dairy Research will support new beverage ideas from WI
Good news for dairy producers in Wisconsin. Funding for UW’s Center for Dairy Research creates a new beverage innovation center where Wisconsin dairy innovators can work with UW to foster new ideas and products.
New UW–Madison project to support Wisconsin hemp growers
Last year, after the state passed legislation making it legal to grow industrial hemp, around 200 Wisconsin farmers gave it a go. It proved challenging for many, and UW–Madison agricultural experts in the College of …
UniverCity, Green County celebrate year of community building
On April 24, the UniverCity Year program (UCY) and Green County hosted their End of Year Celebration during the Green County Annual meeting. This celebration marked the end of the second year of this three-year …
Rep. Dave Considine connects with Merrimac Community Charter School students at UW
Thanks to Rep. Dave Considine from Baraboo for taking the time to meet with students and teachers from Merrimac Community Charter School on their STEM field trip to the Discovery Building – at Wisconsin Institutes …