Nobody’s Senator but Ours
After a quietly effective political career, Herb Kohl ’56 is helping UW–Madison find practical solutions for an ailing democracy.
Pay for Play, the Right Way
UW student-athletes will receive financial awards for academic achievement.
High Honors for UW–Madison
2022 has been a year of grand achievements and gold awards.
W for Welcome
W for welcome: new students form a giant Motion W — serifs and all — at Camp Randall on September 1. The W Project has…
Law Prof by Day, Novelist at Night
Steven Wright MFA’14 draws on a unique set of legal experiences in his acclaimed fiction.
Sculpting with Paper
Michael Velliquette MA’99, MFA’00 turns monochrome materials into extravagant works of art.
A Heartfelt Cause
The Fait family carries on a tradition of support for American Family Children’s Hospital.
Camp Randall, Meet the Field House
The new south end zone connects UW–Madison’s iconic sports facilities.
How Badgers Eat
The evolution of UW cuisine, from 19th-century pigeon soup to 21st-century grain bowls.
A UW–Madison First
A School of Human Ecology deanship is named for a woman.
The Roaring Twenties
Sarah Thankam Mathews ’17’s All This Could Be Different explores the challenges of young adulthood in a tumultuous world.
New Chancellor Connects with UW Mission
For Jennifer L. Mnookin, the Wisconsin Idea is personal.
A Marketplace for Badger Athletes
Now anyone can pitch profitable opportunities to UW stars.
Bob Dylan Flops on Campus
At 19, the future star failed to conquer the UW folk scene.
Rethinking Public Sculpture
Blu³eprint by Faisal Abdu’Allah communes with the UW’s Abe Lincoln statue.
You’re Muted — or Are You?
Videoconference apps often don’t give up access to microphones, raising privacy concerns.
When Drones Save Lives
UW research could help the devices quickly reach people suffering cardiac arrest.
Coach of the Year
Greg Gard has overcome adversity to lead Badger men’s basketball to new heights.
The Spiker Speaks Out
UW volleyball star Devyn Robinson x’24 grabs the spotlight on and off the court.
What’s Your Dog’s Favorite TV Show?
The answer could help researchers assess canine vision.
The Climate Diet
What we eat affects greenhouse gas emissions — and the trend is encouraging.
Singing Their Hearts Out
A UW a cappella group wins an international championship.
Super Gel Battles Cancer
It increases the lifespan of mice with minimal side effects.
A Fiery War with Russia
Political science professor Yoshiko Herrera believes Ukrainians’ resolve for statehood will prevail.
Better Than Bulletproof
The UW’s new nanofiber mats offer extraordinary protection against high-speed impacts.
Buried Treasure
Our cover photo of a canoe recovered from Lake Mendota helps you see history through the eyes of an archaeologist.
Land of the Ho-Chunk
A canoe recovered from Lake Mendota tells a story that long predates UW–Madison.
Let the Divine Nine Shine
A new plaza honors UW’s historically Black fraternities and sororities.
Shake on the Lake
A Terrace concert turns the stage toward the water.
A Universal Coronavirus Vaccine
UW–Madison researchers lead the effort to protect us from viruses yet to come.
Seeds from South Africa
A new sculpture at the Chazen Museum connects agriculture on two continents.
The News from Venus
UW researcher explores the possibility of microbial life.
Light a Candle for Ukraine
A Library Mall vigil prays for peace.
Upholding UW–Madison Values
Athletic Director Chris McIntosh ’04, MS’19 insists on “doing it the right way” during a turbulent time for college sports.
Don Giovanni’s #MeToo Problem
A UW production takes a new perspective on the opera’s sexual politics.
A Bodily Barrier to Legal Abortion
Under new restrictions, irregular menstrual cycles could keep women from seeking the procedure.
A Mighty Feat of Reading
This UW student set a goal of finishing a book a day for an entire year — and surpassed it.
A One-of-a-Kind Campus Tour
Our journey into hidden places brings forgotten UW history to life.
Good and Bad Advice from UW’s Past
Wiscetiquette shared tips for getting by on campus in the 1930s, ’40s, and ’50s.
Stem Cell Story Line
UW professor James Thomson’s discoveries inspired scientists around the world.