Roughly one in five of UW–Madison’s incoming in-state students is benefiting from Bucky’s Tuition Promise, making education at the state’s flagship much more affordable for Wisconsin families. The initiative, announced in February, pledges to cover …
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Stem cells mean business in Wisconsin
20 years after a discovery that changed the world, stem cell research is shaping Wisconsin business. Learn more about 10 UW spinoffs who are making an impact.
Bridging the gap: Teaching bridge safety to next generation of railroaders
As 20 adult students, clad in dazzling safety vests, clambered over, under and across an old railroad bridge near Oregon, Wisconsin, two experienced railroad bridge inspectors brought the steel structure to life, with an inch-by-inch …
Wisconsin Partnership Program Awards $4 million to health equity initiatives
The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has announced $4 million in awards to initiatives working to improve health and health equity across Wisconsin. The new awards …
Klondike Cheese in Monroe celebrates expansion and connection to UW-Madison
“UW-Madison and the Center for Dairy Research have been instrumental to us. It’s a great relationship that will continue for years to come.” More.
Statewide project asks: What Color Is…
Join in this special Wisconsin Science Festival activity where “builders” from across the state are invited to share what color is by their ‘stacks of color.’ This effort aims to understand how Wisconsinites perceive the …
Meet the record-breaking Class of 2022
This fall’s class of newly arrived freshmen at the University of Wisconsin–Madison boasts several history-making firsts. It’s the largest incoming class in the university’s history, drawn from the highest number of applicants ever. And the …
Blank’s Slate: Shining a light on UW-industry collaboration
“At UW, we’ve always understood that discovery is just the start of the process,” says Chancellor Rebecca Blank. “Finding paths to apply knowledge in ways that change people’s lives is part of our outreach mission.”
Forward BIO Initiative focuses on advanced technology innovations in biomanufacturing in Wisconsin
A $475.000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation establishs the Forward BIO Initiative. This is a collaborative effort focused on positioning Wisconsin a recognized biomanufacturing center of excellence drawing on the innovations thriving at …
Field days in Columbia County showcase agricultural science at UW-Madison
About 215 farmers, agricultural extension agents and crop consultants soaked up the latest data on crop production, pest management and soil science at UW–Madison’s Arlington Agricultural Research Station on Aug. 22. The College of …