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UW-Madison graduate programs ranked highly by U.S. News

2 weeks ago | news.wisc.edu | Käri Knutson

MADISON – University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate programs are once again ranked among the nation’s best in a wide variety of fields and specialties, in the 2025 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools.”The School of Education was ranked first in the nation for the second year in a row.
Meet the 2025 Distinguished Teaching Award winners

1 month ago | news.wisc.edu | Käri Knutson

Twelve faculty members have been chosen to receive this year’s Distinguished Teaching Awards, an honor given out since 1953 to recognize some of the university’s finest educators. “To be selected for this highest teaching honor on a campus dedicated to educational excellence is an impressive accomplishment,” Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin said.
2025 Distinguished Teaching Award recipients announced

Jan 14, 2025 | news.wisc.edu | Käri Knutson

Twelve faculty members have been chosen to receive this year’s Distinguished Teaching Awards, an honor given out since 1953 to recognize some of the university’s finest educators. A ceremony will take place at 5 p.m. April 15 in the Great Hall of Memorial Union; a link to RSVP will be posted on the awards website in February. Watch for more information on the honorees’ achievements in a future issue of Inside UW.
What’s in a candidate’s name? Plenty

Oct 30, 2024 | news.wisc.edu | Käri Knutson

Kamala vs. Trump. Trump vs. Kamala. That’s the typical language used to describe the presidential matchup. But why not Donald vs. Harris? Or Harris vs. Trump? The election is just one example of how men are often referred to by their last name and women by their first. Stav Atir, an assistant professor in Management and Human Resources at the Wisconsin School of Business, was curious.
Media advisory: Have no fear, Halloween experts are here

Oct 29, 2024 | news.wisc.edu | Käri Knutson

As All Hallows’ Eve draws near, experts from UW–Madison are available to talk treats, terror and temps. Picking the perfect pumpkinIt’s pumpkin season, but what makes for the perfect gourd? Irwin Goldman, a professor of horticulture and expert on plant breeding, can talk about this seasonal tradition. Contact: [email protected] or treats — the science behind candyCandy isn’t just yummy. It’s science.
‘Go Big Read’ seeking suggestions for 2025-26 book

Oct 23, 2024 | news.wisc.edu | Käri Knutson |Yaa Gyasi |Dave Cullen |Dan Egan

Ever read one of those books that really leaves you thinking? One that has you recommending it to others in part because you think they’ll enjoy it? But also so you’ll have someone to discuss it with? Well, now is your time. Go Big Read, UW–Madison’s common reading program is seeking title suggestions of any book relating to contemporary issues of broad interest to the campus community.Book suggestions can be made on the Go Big Read website through Nov. 13.
‘Sitting Pretty’ author to deliver Go Big Read keynote Oct. 16

Oct 9, 2024 | news.wisc.edu | Käri Knutson

Our stories matter. It’s a mantra Rebekah Taussig not only believes but repeats in her book “Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body.”She’ll share the message in person at this year’s Go Big Read keynote at 7 p.m. Oct. 16 at Union South — Varsity Hall, Section II. No tickets are required for the free event. Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin and Taussig will discuss disability, accessibility and other topics from this year’s book followed by a Q&A with questions from the audience.
Media advisory: Hurricane Helene experts from UW–Madison available

Sep 27, 2024 | news.wisc.edu | Käri Knutson

Hurricane Helene slammed into Florida late Thursday night, bringing 140 mile per hour winds and pounding rain. It left destruction, flooding and at least 22 people dead with more fatalities expected to be found. Experts from UW–Madison are available for insight and analysis as cleanup begins.
Media advisory: Fall into autumn with experts from UW-Madison

Sep 24, 2024 | news.wisc.edu | Käri Knutson

Fall is officially here, and experts from UW–Madison are available to talk leaves and lawns. And leaves on lawns. The chemistry of autumn colorsBassam Shakhashiri, professor emeritus of chemistry and director of the Wisconsin Initiative for Science Literacy, is available to discuss the science of leaf color change in the fall. For more on the topic, click here. Contact: [email protected] foliage forecastWhat’s the best weather for green leaves to turn to bold colors of yellow, red and orange?
UW-Madison ranked 39th in nation by U.S. News

Sep 24, 2024 | news.wisc.edu | Käri Knutson

The University of Wisconsin–Madison was ranked 39th overall out of 438 public and private doctoral institutions and 13th among public universities in the 2025 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s best colleges rankings. UW–Madison undergraduate programs received top 20 rankings in engineering, computer science, business, and economics, as well as in many subspecialties. The Wisconsin School of Business’s undergraduate real estate program was ranked first nationwide.