Stories from UW Faculty and Staff

What’s Next: Philanthropy Transforms Beloved UW–Madison Landmark

The Lakeshore Nature Preserve — a 300-acre area on the south shore of Lake Mendota — is on the brink of some exciting developments.

Veterinary Medicine Celebrates Expansion and Future Innovation

The UW School of Veterinary Medicine is a powerhouse for the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the Madison community, and the state.

Accessibility, Belonging, and Wellness on Campus

Since fall 2023, UW–Madison has been offering students and community members wellness support like never before.

A New and Improved Babcock Hall

In April 2023, the UW College of Agricultural and Life Sciences celebrated the completion of construction to modernize Babcock Hall — the core of the UW’s dairy-product research and training.

Anonymous Gift Grows More Space for Organic Agriculture

Wisconsin is among the nation’s top producers of organic agriculture. It ranks second in number of organic farms, according to a recent survey by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

UW–Madison celebrates completion of new and improved Babcock Hall facilities

FacebookTwitterLinkedInEmail The time has come to celebrate the completion of a major construction project for UW–Madison’s Babcock Hall, the heart of the university’s dairy product research and training.

Research Fellowship Aims to Diversify the Brewing Industry

“There’s so much more that goes into brewing beer than just the ingredients,” says Tony Bugher, president of the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company.

Matt Ruark named first Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Grower BCS Chair

Matt Ruark, professor and extension specialist in the UW–Madison Department of Soil Science, has been named the inaugural recipient of the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Grower BCS Chair at the UW–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.

Kikkoman Marks 50th Anniversary in U.S. with $3 Million Gift to CALS

Fifty years ago, Kikkoman Foods opened its first U.S.-based soy sauce production plant in Walworth, Wisconsin, launching the company’s partnership with the state and its flagship university.

Chris Emfinger Receives 2023-24 Boyer Award

Chris Emfinger, postdoctoral researcher in the Attie Lab, is the recipient of the 2023-24 Boyer Award for Postdoctoral Excellence in Biochemistry.

Inna Popova, UW soil contamination researcher, receives new Leo M. Walsh Faculty Fellow Award

Inna Popova, assistant professor in the UW–Madison Department of Soil Science, has been selected to receive the inaugural Leo M. Walsh Faculty Fellow Award.

Julie Dawson honored for crop breeding work for organic systems

Julie Dawson, an associate professor and extension specialist in the UW–Madison Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences, was recently named the Clif Bar and Organic Valley Chair in Plant Breeding for Organic Agriculture.

What’s Next: Wisconsin Athletics Is Building Champions

With the help of generous lead donors like Ted ’69 and Mary ’68 Kellner, Wisconsin athletics recently launched the Building Champions campaign — the largest capital project in UW athletics’ history.

Generous Fund Supports OT Students Pursuing Dual Degrees

Betty Hasselkus ’60, PhD’87 and her husband, Edward ’54, MS’58, PhD’62, both served as professors at UW–Madison, and to this day, they maintain a passion for supporting Badgers while elevating the university.

STAR Scholarship Program Makes the UW More Accessible

The UW College of Engineering is investing in talented Badgers through the Strategic Targeted Achievement Recognition (STAR) Scholarship program.