A UW professor’s book tells the overlooked tale of a queer Black man who risked his life during WWII for love Ethelene Whitmire’s ‘The Remarkable Life of Reed Peggram,’ who survived and escaped a Nazi concentration camp with his lover, has received national recognition since its release.

During World War II, a queer Black man risked his life for love, and was nearly erased from history. A new book by UW–Madison professor Ethelene Whitmire brings this overlooked story to light.

Finding a New Approach to Displaying a Museum Collection

Featured in the Sunday @nytimes.com: At @chazenartuw.bsky.social, each gallery will now have a single “focus object,” with “a constellation of other artworks” helping to draw out particular themes.

Photojournalist Lynsey Addario is pictured standing in a sunlit, rocky landscape, wearing a white button-down shirt and two cameras slung over her shoulders.

Hockey legend Hilary Knight is pictured in a blue Team USA hockey jersey, wearing a gold medal around her neck and holding an American flag behind her head in celebration.

Titans. Innovators. Badgers.

We’re proud to see two outstanding UW–Madison alumni — photojournalist Lynsey Addario and hockey legend Hilary Knight — listed among the TIME 100 most influential people of 2026.

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Three UW–Madison students awarded prestigious 2026 Goldwater Scholarships The Goldwater Scholarship is the premier undergraduate scholarship in mathematics, engineering and the natural sciences in the United States.

Three UW–Madison juniors have received 2026 Goldwater Scholarships, the premier undergrad scholarship in mathematics, engineering and the natural sciences in the United States.

Congratulations to Aletta Bergman, Krithi Gopinath and Eva Stafne!

‘Custodians of Wonder’ is 2026-27 Go Big Read choice Journalist Eliot Stein explores how some of the world’s rarest and oldest traditions help cultivate a shared identity and keep the past alive.

We’re thrilled to announce “Custodians of Wonder” as UW–Madison's Go Big Read selection for the 2026-27 school year.

In his book, journalist Eliot Stein explores how some of the world’s rarest and oldest traditions help cultivate a shared identity and keep the past alive.

The UW Marching Band’s grand finale Celebrating its 50th year, the Varsity Band Spring Concert marks the end of a season and puts on a memorable show.

Celebrating its 50th year, the Varsity Band Spring Concert marks the end of a season and puts on a memorable show.

From Bascom Hill to Hall of Fame: The Allee Willis Archive, Creativity Commons coming to UW–Madison Libraries In the world of Allee Willis, creativity is worth its weight in gold records. “I’m always excited. That’s the key. You gotta […]

The creative legacy of UW alumna Allee Willis is coming home.

The Allee Willis Archive will join UW–Madison Libraries as part of a new Creativity Commons, offering students and researchers a place to explore music, art and storytelling through the lens of one of pop culture’s most inventive minds.

Wisconsin players in red gather and hug each other in defeat.

Looking out at the ice rink from the back of the stadium, a sea of Wisconsin fans in red and white stand with their hands raised in excitement.

Three Wisconsin players celebrate a goal. One player drops to one knee and throws his arms in the air. On the other side of the protective glass, Wisconsin fans celebrate.

A proud day to be a Badger, even in defeat. This young team proved they’ll be a force to reckon with for years to come.

Thank you to the Wisconsin Men's Hockey team for a thrilling season, and thank you, Badger fans!

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UW–Madison has again been named a “new Ivy” by @forbes.com, recognizing the university’s role in preparing and graduating talent for today’s workforce. On, Wisconsin!

The Badgers are back UW men’s hockey stuns North Dakota and advances to the NCAA championship game for the first time since 2010.

The Badgers are back!

The Wisconsin Men’s Hockey team stuns North Dakota and advances to the NCAA championship game for the first time since 2010.

Graphic reading: Peace Corps Ranked Top Colleges 2026 among Volunteer Producing Institutions

Proud to see @uwmadison.bsky.social ranked the #1 Peace Corps volunteer-producing university in the country once again — and #2 for all-time volunteers (approaching #1)! 63 alumni served this past year making a difference in communities around the world. 🌍 international.wisc.edu/university-o...

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UW–Madison's staff members bring our mission to life and ensure that the Wisconsin Idea extends far beyond campus and the state.

Congratulations to the 10 winners of our 2026 Academic Staff Excellence Awards! Meet each awardee: news.wisc.edu/meet-the-202...

The world’s best-selling author James Patterson will give this year’s Spring Commencement keynote The master storyteller, who will deliver the charge to graduates on May 9, shares early advice ahead of the ceremony.

We’re excited to announce that James Patterson, the world’s best-selling author and a fierce advocate for education, will be #UWMadison's Spring 2026 Commencement keynote speaker — helping our #UWGrad Class of 2026 close one chapter and begin the next.

UW–Madison graduate programs ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News Nearly 20 programs ranked in their respective Top 10 lists, shining a light on the breadth and depth of the university’s graduate offerings.

UW–Madison’s graduate programs are once again ranked among the nation’s best in a variety of fields and specialties in @usnews.com's “Best Graduate Schools” of 2026 — including our School of Education coming in at #1 for the 3rd year in a row. On, Wisconsin!

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Perfecting Storm Studies | On Wisconsin The UW’s Daniel Wright leads a multidisciplinary research center on severe weather.

Forewarned is forearmed: As severe weather events become more common, UW–Madison’s Daniel Wright will direct a new research center to help people be better prepared for serious storms.

Crazy About Crazylegs | On Wisconsin The popular run/walk has been a harbinger of spring in Madison for more than four decades.

The Crazylegs Classic has been a harbinger of spring at UW–Madison for more than four decades. See how the popular run/walk started and how it has changed with the times: onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/crazy-about-...

Healing the World, Block by Block | On Wisconsin UW–Madison researchers are helping to improve your health, wherever you live.

.@uwmadison.bsky.social’s federally funded Center for Health Disparities Research has the potential to transform health care delivery. The researchers aim to improve policy decisions by showing how the places where people live can affect their health.

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Christian Capitini named director of the UW Carbone Cancer Center - School of Medicine and Public Health

Dr. Christian Capitini, a national expert in the treatment and research of childhood cancers, has been named the next director of UW–Madison's Carbone Cancer Center. He will assume the role of Carbone Cancer Center director on April 19.

Center for Healthy Minds Researchers Use AI and 7.5M Screenshots to Understand Suicide Risk The latest findings in this first-of-its-kind study show nighttime smartphone behavior can be an indicator of suicidal thoughts.

Can late-night phone habits help us better understand suicide risk?

UW–Madison researchers at @centerhealthyminds.bsky.social used AI to study millions of smartphone screenshots, offering new insights into moments of vulnerability and connection.

Ancient Antarctic ice cycles impacted ocean productivity thousands of miles away UW–Madison study links Antarctic ice sheet growth and decay to a 40,000-year rhythm in subtropical marine productivity.

Cycles in the growth and decay of Antarctica’s ice sheets once shaped marine biological productivity thousands of miles away in the subtropical ocean, according to new research led by scientists at #UWMadison.

UW–Madison ergonomics expert Robert Radwin named AAAS fellow The engineering professor emeritus was nominated to the prestigious association for his innovative research on physical stress and injuries in the workplace.

Congrats to @uwmadison.bsky.social’s Robert Radwin on being elected as a 2025 @aaas.org fellow — one of the highest honors in science! His work in ergonomics is helping make workplaces safer and preventing injury — what a well-deserved recognition. 👏
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Tia Nelson, champion of environmental stewardship, to receive honorary degree from UW–Madison Nelson, who has been instrumental in advancing local, national and global conservation efforts, will be honored on May 8 at the spring commencement ceremony.

#UWMadison will award an honorary Doctor of Science degree to Tia Nelson, an accomplished environmental leader and UW alumna, at Spring 2026 Commencement.

Her work reflects the enduring values of the Wisconsin Idea, connecting scholarship with public impact locally, nationally and globally. #UWGrad

Composite image containing portraits of UW–Madison's four Hilldale Award winners. Clockwise from top left: Ellen Wald, Miron Livny, Mimmi Fulmer and Jon Pevehouse.

Each year, the faculty divisions honor four #UWMadison faculty with the Hilldale Award to recognize their contributions to teaching, research and service.

Congratulations to our 2026 winners: Ellen Wald, Miron Livny, Jon Pevehouse and Mimmi Fulmer!

Meet each awardee: news.wisc.edu/meet-the-win...

Practicing what we preach on viewpoint diversity At the Pluralism in Practice Workshop, participants learned from leading experts and modeled ways to promote civil dialogue on campus.

At UW–Madison's Pluralism in Practice Workshop, participants learned from leading experts and modeled ways to promote civil dialogue on campus.

Badgers are back-to-back champs UW women’s hockey overcomes a late scare from Ohio State to secure a record ninth national title.

IT'S A GREAT DAY FOR HOCKEY! Your Wisconsin Women's Hockey team are back-to-back National Champions. The Badgers overcame a late scare from Ohio State to secure their record ninth national title.

🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

5 things to know about rare earth elements UW–Madison Professor Julie Klinger shares her expertise on a resource that is reshaping geopolitics.

UW–Madison professor Julie Klinger argues that cleaning up abandoned mines in the U.S., where rare earth elements are already present, “could literally be trash to treasure.”

Here are five things to know about rare earth elements that are reshaping geopolitics.

Composite image containing 13 portraits of UW–Madison's Distinguished Teaching Award winners.

Thirteen faculty members have been chosen to receive UW–Madison’s 2026 Distinguished Teaching Awards, an honor given for more than 70 years to recognize exemplary achievements in teaching. Congratulations to our outstanding educators!

Meet the awardees: news.wisc.edu/meet-the-202...

Greg Lukianoff: ‘Dissent is essential for understanding the world’ In a conversation with Chancellor Mnookin, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression president and CEO discussed intellectual health in higher education.

In yesterday evening’s conversation with @uwchancellor.bsky.social, @thefireorg.bsky.social president and CEO Greg Lukianoff discussed intellectual health in higher education and what it takes to build a culture that encourages vigorous discourse.

Last Thursday, as part of the Wisconsin Exchange, the SJMC welcomed distinguished media executive Andy Lack for a timely conversation about how journalism can strengthen democratic institutions.

Read highlights and watch the full interview: sjmc.wisc.edu/news/highlig...

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Graphic promoting the Wisconsin Exchange event: Pluralism in Practice Workshop on March 23.

Badgers, learn to live and lead in a polarized world as we explore topics like presidential power, pluralistic democracy and more at the Pluralism in Practice Workshop — March 23 at Union South.

Learn more and register: wisconsinexchange.wisc.edu/events/plura...