social media
No Newsfeed, No Cry
In the early days of the pandemic, higher media consumption led to more emotional distress.
The Disinformation Detective
UW professor Young Mie Kim uncovers deceptive political ads on social media.
Virtual Party School
For all their computer wizardry, the undergrads who created Spacebar got the word out through low-tech means. Courtesy of Spacebar
You’re…
Safer — and More Connected — at Home
Check out these new ways to engage with campus.
On, Woofsconsin!
The perfect combination: dogs and Badger pride. #OnWoofsconsin
12 Alumni Twitter All-Stars
Anders Holm returned to campus to speak at commencement in spring 2013. Bryce Richter
Anders Holm ’03 @ders8Actor, cocreator, writer,…
Jenni Radosevich ’05
Jon Mattrisch
DIY CareerJenni Radosevich ’05 (above, center) was crafting long before it was cool — before Pinterest and…
The Voice
For Spanish-speaking members of the St. Louis Cardinals, translator Alexandra Noboa-Chehade ’09 is an essential part of the team. “You eat, sleep, and dream baseball,” she says.
Love Online
Becoming “Facebook official” is a milestone in modern romance, but can it also help love last?
Bucky, Beware!
The fox is in town and stealing hearts all over Madison.
Social Potential
Can spending time online translate into citizen action?
Practical Magic
Fans of Harry Potter and other pop-culture touchstones transform into activists.
The Reach of Facebook
A powerful social platform is engaging citizens in the political process.
Quick Takes: Winter 2013
UW News In Brief
Ale’s Well
The Beer Mapper helps people choose the right suds.
We’ve Got Mail!
Travel back with us now into the shadows of ancient history, to the year A.D. 1993.
Being Neighborly
Students discover there’s much to savor in south Madison.
Weird World Web
A professor tracks online folklore.
Pulling Together for Great People
A couple’s family endowment helps to grow scholarships for students in need.
Bookshelf: Fall 2011
Highlighted books from the Fall 2011 issue
Top of Mind
UW–Madison beats the competition when it comes to online buzz.