Teaching and learning
For the Birds
Mason Muerhoff
Nomen est omen, said the ancient Romans, who liked their maxims to rhyme: one’s name is one’s destiny. And while …
Diplomatic Dilemma
Former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold ’75 returns to the UW to teach, calling on his experiences in the Great Lakes region of Africa.
The Big Dig
With shovels in tow, a UW program is tackling two crises at once: a shortage of students in science and a growth of antibiotic resistance.
Washburn Observatory
Stargazers take in a nighttime view using the observatory’s vintage telescope. Washburn hosts regular public observing sessions and posts its schedule on Twitter. …
New Money
A UW class explores cryptocurrencies.
Campus Construction
Bryce Richter
Major projects are under way on the UW–Madison campus to remove bottlenecks for students who need access to chemistry …
Bridge Builder
Rod Hassett ’62 has sourced his hometown to inspire the next generation of engineers — diversifying his profession along the way.
Audio Philes
Students study podcasts as the medium takes off.
Agriculture by Air
UW researchers are using drones to search for more sustainable farming methods.
Monarch Guardians
UW–Madison’s Arboretum is part of a nationwide effort to protect the popular insect.
Hooked on Comics
Illustrator Jeff Butler x’18 draws the height of popular culture, from Dungeons & Dragons to Marvel superheroes.
Peace Out
A collection of international flags serves as a buffet table centerpiece during a Global House Party event at the University Club. Jeff …
Digital Library
Demand for digital resources at UW libraries is growing fast.
Get Happy
A popular consumer science course digs into our relationship with money.
A Perfect Storm
A UW professors teaches the science behind the news.
Spring Break
Can we have class outside today? Environmental science students enjoy the environment on a spring day in 2017. Science Hall houses the Nelson Institute for …
Witness to History
Sarah Morton
Military history professor John Hall spent 15 years on active duty as an infantry officer and strategic planner for the …
4 Classes You Wish You Had Taken
Jeff Miller
Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences 323:
Science of Climate Change
Communication Arts 540:
Superhero TV and Cultural Power
Computer …
58 Frozen Landmarks
Badgers have made their mark on Antarctica, thanks to the UW’s long history of research and exploration of the continent.
7 Objects of Affection
From scientific marvels to meaningful mementos, items found in the offices of UW professors help tell their stories.
Beyond the Game
UW program helps student-athletes chart a course for life after sports.
Physics Museum
Above and below: Students from the Milwaukee Excellence Charter School explored hands-on exhibits during a tour of the L. R. Ingersoll Physics Museum …
Scene Setting
Jeff Miller photo
Elise Schimke ’17 sought solitude in campus libraries during her time at UW–Madison. So when the history and English …
Brain Trust
UW professor Tony Stretton is well into his fourth decade of teaching undergraduates the wonders of brain science — and still has a lot of fun doing it.
Lake Laboratory
Dawn patrol on Lake Mendota: Carolyn Voter PhDx’18 (right) and Alexandra Linz ’13, PhDx’18 collect water samples before sunrise. The work was part of a …
“Yes, and …”
Improv techniques help medical professionals learn creativity and spontaneity.
Russia in Focus
The new Wisconsin Russia Project aims to help the U.S. be more prepared to manage a calculating Kremlin with yet-to-be-determined ambitions.
Women Make Waves
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The war yielded some positive outcomes for female students. Many gained leadership positions on campus that had previously …
Classrooms Mobilized
From telegraphy to auto repair to engineers, the UW campus organized to prepare student soldiers for war.
Danielle Evans
Danielle Evans is no stranger to praise. During her 33 years, the UW assistant professor of creative writing has graduated from the
Tradition, Reinterpreted
Bryce Richter
This isn’t your typical henna design — and it’s not intended to be. Students created the henna body …
Spring Fashion Show
In the moments before the music begins, the nervous energy is palpable.
Nearly three dozen student models line up along a …
Pomp and Circumstance
UW hockey coach Tony Granato x’17 goes back to school.
Stitching History
UW students connect to a designer’s lost legacy.
The Great War at Home
When the U.S. entered the First World War, the UW joined the fight by training soldiers, conducting poison-gas research, and sending students to work on Wisconsin farms.
Better Aging Through Art
Changing our perceptions of aging is at the heart of The Penelope Project: An Arts-Based Odyssey to Change Elder Care, …
Climate Chameleon
UW–Madison is home to one of the most flexible and unique research facilities in North America.
Brandon Shields
MBAx’17
A care package in Afghanistan leads a former marine to seek an MBA from the Wisconsin School of Business.
Physician, Heal Thyself
Burnout and depression are common among medical students, but a UW course teaches them tools to stay healthy, along with their patients.