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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 18h

Richard Lovett started at UW–Madison. Today, he’s co-chair of one of the world’s biggest talent agencies, representing A-list stars. Hear him speak on October 23.

Register here: www.uwalumni.com/events/leade...

UW–Madison Leadership Speaker Series featuring Richard Lovett | Wisconsin Alumni Association

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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 1d

Two extraordinary UW–Madison professors — nuclear security specialist Sébastien Philippe and atmospheric scientist Ángel F. Adames Corraliza — have been named 2025 MacArthur "genius grant" fellows by @macfound.org.

Congratulations and On, Wisconsin!

Two UW–Madison professors named MacArthur Fellows

Atmospheric scientist Ángel F. Adames Corraliza and nuclear security specialist Sébastien Philippe, professors at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, have been awarded 2025 MacArthur Fellowships.

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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 2d

The transition from college to career is rarely straightforward. From journalists to business strategists, recent Badger grads share stories with @onwismag.bsky.social and weigh in with some early career advice: onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/first-job-to...

First Job to Dream Job | On Wisconsin

Recent UW grads take unexpected paths to fulfilling careers.

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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 3d

Be part of a legacy of generosity and service at UW–Madison by participating in Partners in Giving. University employees can make a gift to the charities of their choice now through December 2: giving.wi.gov

Partners in Giving: Build a Better Tomorrow Together. Oct 6 - Dec 2, 2025

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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 6d

Hundreds of Wisconsin teens are helping #UWMadison researchers study the effects of social media. The findings could be transformative if a federal grant termination doesn’t upend the work.

Read the full story: news.wisc.edu/scrolling-fo...

Scrolling for answers

Hundreds of Wisconsin teens are helping UW researchers study the effects of social media. The findings could be transformative.

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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 8d

From scorpion embryos to ancient quartz veins from the Baraboo Hills, @uwmadscience.bsky.social's 2025 Cool Science Image Contest winners reveal how nature evolves in tiny steps over millions of years.

Explore the stunning visuals that make science beautiful: news.wisc.edu/2025-winners...

2025 winners of the Cool Science Image Contest

This year's winners used a variety of tools—from phone cameras to CT scanners— to capture fascinating, surprising and simply beautiful aspects of the natural world.

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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 10d

As we wrap up a month of #WIWelcome activities, take a look back with @uwchancellor.bsky.social at Badger traditions old and new in this video shared with alumni and friends of UW–Madison. On, Wisconsin!

September 2025: Alumni message from the Chancellor

Becoming a Badger starts in the thrilling whirlwind of orientation and it's a feeling that can last a lifetime. Today, that Badger spirit is as important as ever.

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Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin @uwchancellor.bsky.social · 13d

Ribbon cut! ✂️🎉 A great day for @uwmadison.bsky.social & WI. Incredible to celebrate Morgridge Hall, the stunning (& sustainable!) new hub for our School of Computer, Data & Information Science & all of campus, alongside so many people who brought it to life — especially John & Tashia Morgridge ‘55 👏

A sign to climb: Celebrating the opening of UW’s Morgridge Hall

Hundreds gathered in Morgridge Hall to mark the building's ribbon cutting and official opening to the campus community.

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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 14d

From every county of Wisconsin and every state in the country, we give a warm #WIWelcome to the members of UW–Madison’s Class of 2029 — all of whom were selected from a record number of applicants.

Get to know our newest Badgers on campus: news.wisc.edu/access-and-a...

Access and affordability drive record interest as UW–Madison welcomes new students from all 72 Wisconsin counties

UW-Madison's incoming class represents every one of Wisconsin’s 72 counties, plus all 50 U.S. states.

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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 14d

Did you know UW–Madison is home to one of the world’s top Hollywood archives? From "Jurassic Park" scripts to episode materials from "Bewitched," the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research is a treasure trove of film history for you to explore: news.wisc.edu/a-global-hub...

A global hub for Hollywood history

UW–Madison’s Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research preserves priceless materials from the entertainment industry.

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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 15d

UW chancellors past and present — Shalala and Mnookin — recently sat down for a compelling conversation on the evolution of higher education, the importance of civil discourse and the future of public universities.

Chancellor Mnookin and former Chancellor Shalala discuss higher education then, now and next

Mnookin and Shalala shared insights from their experiences serving as UW–Madison chancellors, past and present, and discuss the university's critical role in preparing the workforce and citizens of th...

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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 16d

UW–Madison climbs to #36 overall and #12 among public universities in the latest U.S. News rankings. A steady rise, powered by our continued commitment to excellence. On, Wisconsin!

UW rises to 36th overall, 12th among publics in U.S. News rankings

UW–Madison’s undergraduate nursing program ranked eighth overall and fifth among publics, and the university’s undergraduate programs also received top 20 rankings in engineering, computer sciences, b...

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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 17d

Amid sharpened rhetoric and shifting public trust in universities, @uwchancellor.bsky.social attended the Reagan Institute Summit on Education, participating on Sept. 18 with other national leaders in higher education in a panel titled “Higher Ed at a Crossroads: The Civic Mission and Trust.”

At Reagan Institute Summit, Chancellor Mnookin reaffirms commitment to civil discourse and the public mission of higher education

Amid sharpened rhetoric and shifting public trust in universities, Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin attended the Reagan Institute Summit on Education (RISE), participating on Sept. 18 with other national l...

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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 20d

Get ready to rock out at the 15th annual Wisconsin Science Festival — October 16-26, where Badgers of all ages can “rock and roll” with 650+ events and programs inspired by music, motion and the geology that shapes Wisconsin.

Details: morgridge.org/story/rock-o...

Rock out at the 15th annual Wisconsin Science Festival - Morgridge Institute for Research

Get ready to rock and roll at the Wisconsin Science Festival, held October 16-26, featuring over 650 events throughout the state.

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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 21d

Treating voice disorders and training voice researchers is a top strength of UW–Madison's newly formed Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Learn more: www.med.wisc.edu/news/voice-r...

Raise every voice - School of Medicine and Public Health

Researching voice disorders is a top strength of UW's new Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 21d

@uw-lsc.bsky.social professor Michael Xenos and his colleagues are working to ensure vital information is clearly and effectively communicated to people who might not have the most confidence in public health information.

A UW–Madison professor is looking for ways to boost trust in science and public health. Cuts to federal funding are making that work even harder.

UW–Madison professor Michael Xenos and his colleagues are working to ensure vital information is clearly and effectively communicated to people who might not have the most confidence in public health ...

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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 21d

Pardon our dust 🏗️🧱🛠️

New construction is a key part of helping UW–Madison meet its mission. @onwismag.bsky.social explains how our latest building projects will reshape the student experience and power innovation for decades to come: onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/pardon-our-d...

Pardon Our Dust | On Wisconsin

Multiple campus construction projects are positioning UW–Madison for the future.

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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 22d

Turning research into real world therapies. In a new Q&A, Dr. Jacques Galipeau explains how @uwhealth.bsky.social's and UW–Madison's Program for Advanced Cell Therapy is developing personalized treatments for conditions like cancer, diabetes and autoimmune disease with vision and urgency.

Developing personalized cell therapies to cure disease - School of Medicine and Public Health

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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 23d

Antibiotic pollution is making things worse for frogs and other amphibians. UW–Madison scientists discovered that bacteria that could fight a deadly fungus may actually help it — if the bacteria has been exposed to antibiotics.

Antibiotic pollution could accelerate amphibian decline by turning a potential solution into a threat

This pollution turns a bacteria’s natural fungus-fighting chemicals into a boon for Bd, a fungus infecting amphibians worldwide

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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 24d

Bucky's Tuition Promise—one of UW–Madison's flagship financial aid programs that provides generous support to in-state students from low- to moderate-income families—increases student retention by several percentage points, according to new research.

Bucky’s Tuition Promise boosts retention rate for lower-income students, long-term study finds

UW–Madison’s flagship financial aid program increases second-year retention by several percentage points.

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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 27d

We’re proud to announce that UW–Madison has earned its first STARS Gold rating from the AASHE. This milestone reflects the hard work of @uwchancellor.bsky.social and many across our campus community who are committed to building a more sustainable future for all.

When it comes to sustainability, UW–Madison earns STARS Gold

STARS is the most widely recognized framework in the world for publicly reporting comprehensive information related to a college or university’s sustainability performance.

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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 29d

A collaboration between several @universitieswi.bsky.social schools delivers college courses, certificates and degree pathways to students in person at seven correctional instutions in the state, with two more to be added this fall.

Statewide prison education program aims to boost economy, reduce recidivism

A collaboration between several University of Wisconsin schools delivers college courses, certificates and degree pathways to students in person at seven correctional instutions in the state, with two more to be added this fall.

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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · Sep 8

The isthmus is ALIVE with Badger spirit!

Want more sights and sounds of students settling in for a new academic year? Dive into our 2025 #WIWelcome recap: news.wisc.edu/new-year-sam...

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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · Sep 5

Thanks to UW–Madison alumni, @theonion.com birthed modern news satire, helping America to process its dysfunctions through humor.

Read @onwismag.bsky.social's story beyond the satire: onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/fake-news/

Fake News! | On Wisconsin

Thanks to UW alumni, the Onion birthed modern news satire, helping America to process its dysfunctions through humor.

onwisconsin.uwalumni.com

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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · Sep 4

UW–Madison's College of Engineering just welcomed one of its largest incoming classes ever — more than 1,500 future engineers ready to embrace the Wisconsin Idea and change the world.

In fall 2025, College of Engineering incoming class among largest ever - College of Engineering - University of Wisconsin-Madison

Badger pride was on full display as 1,500+ new engineering students kicked off their UW-Madison journey at a record-breaking welcome event.

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