UWisconsin-Madison Celebrating Winter 2025 CDIS graduates
Dec 15, 2025 - We are excited to congratulate the hundreds of new graduates of the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS) this December.
Machine Learning Software Workshop Brings Scientists From Across the US to Campus
Dec 10, 2025 - Forty-four participants from 11 universities, national laboratories, research organizations, and companies across the United States came to UW–Madison to learn new open source tools and technologies.
Data Science Institute Director Kyle Cranmer awarded inaugural prize for AI in science
Nov 10, 2025 - Kyle Cranmer has been honored with the inaugural Pritzker Prize in AI for Science for his role in establishing a powerful new approach to data analysis that leverages advances in machine learning and AI.
UW–Madison partners with Microsoft and TitletownTech to accelerate AI-driven scientific discovery
OCt 30, 2025 - UW–Madison researchers will work with Microsoft Discovery experts and TitletownTech’s network of industry partners to explore applications of advanced AI that can accelerate research and translation.
Emails show UW-Madison to lay off 31 employees, among other cuts
Oct 29, 2025 - Campus leaders’ emails reveal how the university is making budget cuts amid the Trump administration’s ‘disinvestment’ from higher education.
UW-Madison Data Science Institute Welcomes New AI Faculty to Campus
Oct 22, 2025 - DSI recently hosted a reception welcoming new RISE-AI faculty to UW–Madison, providing them with an opportunity to meet and identify shared research interests with DSI’s faculty and staff affiliates.
Half a million Badgers and counting
Oct 6, 2025 - UW–Madison has reached the milestone of 500,000 living alumni. See how they’re spreading the Wisconsin Idea around the state, country and world.
UW-Madison RISE AI Collaboration HQ to build connections and advance research, teaching and engagement
Sep 16, 2025 - The group will catalyze research communities centered on innovative focus areas and build connections among UW–Madison’s AI community, which includes the more than 35 new RISE-AI hires and current faculty, staff and students.
This university is leading the way in AI education and innovation
Sep 8, 2025 - Learn how college students are making real-world impact with AI.
UW-Madison eliminates Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement, moves programs, staff to other units
Jul 9, 2025 - Fewer than 10 employees previously under DDEEA were laid off.
UW-Madison announces budget cuts for all departments up to 7 percent
Jun 23, 2025 - Facing funding cuts from the Trump administration and uncertainty from the Wisconsin Legislature, the flagship university directed all departments to cut their budgets between 5 percent and 7 percent next year
UW-Madison computer science prepares to relocate, meet ‘AI moment’
May 22, 2025 - Remzi Arpaci-Dusseau leads the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences, which is growing and moving into a new building on University Avenue.
UWisconsin-Madison Update on SEVIS terminations
Apr. 28, 2025 - UW-Madison can report that as of April 26, all 27 of its international students and alumni affected by SEVIS record terminations have been returned to active status.
Big Ten faculties ask their administrations to sign a joint defense pact against Trump
Apr. 25, 2025 - The potential pact would mark an escalation in resistance from universities to President Trump's push for them to follow his agenda.
UWisconsin DSI Special Seminar with Dr. Talitha Washington
Apr. 23, 2025 - Join the Data Science Institute on May 16 for a seminar with Dr. Talitha Washington, Howard University.
Minnesota joins 19 states in suing Trump administration over canceled student visas
Apr. 15, 2025 - The administration has now canceled the visas of nearly 530 students, faculty and researchers across 88 colleges and universities.
ACLU attorney raises concerns over terminated student visa
Apr. 9, 2025 - The recent visa record terminations of six University of Wisconsin students and seven alumni have caused concerns regarding international students.
UWisconsin-Madison | Inaugural Open Award Recipients Recognized at the Research Bazaar
Apr. 8, 2025 - On March 20th, campus leaders were recognized at the UW–Madison Open Awards for their significant contributions to open scholarship and open source.
UW–Madison graduate programs ranked highly by U.S. News
Apr. 8, 2025 - The School of Education was ranked first in the nation for the second year in a row, and a wide variety of other fields were also ranked highly.
13 UW-Madison visas terminated by U.S. government, Mnookin says it’s not tied to ‘protest activity’
Apr. 7, 2025 - The U.S. government terminated six current University of Wisconsin-Madison student visas and seven alumni with visa employment extensions, the university announced Monday.
Visa records of six UW students, seven alumni terminated by federal authorities
Apr. 7, 2025 - The University of Wisconsin said the records of six current students and seven alumni on employment extensions have been terminated by the U.S. government.
UW–Madison participating in legal challenges to prevent wrongful funding cuts, grant terminations and delays
Apr. 4, 2025 - An update on UW–Madison's participation in legal challenges to prevent wrongful funding cuts, grant terminations and delays.
UW–Madison researcher testifies during forum on impact of NIH funding cuts
Mar. 27, 2025 - Professor and Associate Director of Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Sterling Johnson provided testimony on the importance and urgency of NIH investments in research at a forum on Capitol Hill.
Prospective UW-Madison grad students lose funding offers amid federal cuts
Mar. 19, 2025 - With current federal funding uncertainties driven by the Trump administration, faculty scientists said they now have limited funds to offer students.
Women put University of Wisconsin on map as renowned research institution
Mar. 18, 2025 - UW ranks sixth in the nation for research universities among private and public universities, according to the National Science Foundation’s annual ranking.
AI, Data Science, and the Transformation of Scientific Research: A Primer
Mar. 14, 2025 - AI and data science are two closely related yet distinct fields that are driving research and innovation.
Office for Civil Rights Initiates Title VI Investigations into Institutions of Higher Education
Mar. 14, 2025 - The investigations come amid allegations that these institutions have violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act (1964) by partnering with “The Ph.D. Project."
UW-Madison under federal investigation for DEI efforts
Mar. 14, 2025 - The University of Wisconsin-Madison is among 45 universities under federal investigation by U.S. Department of Education for DEI efforts and alleged Title VI violations.
UWisconsin-Madison | Gov. Evers’ budget to demolish Mosse Humanities
Mar. 12, 2025 - Gov. Evers 2025-2027 budget plan calls for the removal of the George L. Mosse Humanities Building, expanding campus housing.
More Universities Slow Spending, Admissions Over Federal Funding Chaos
Mar. 3, 2025 - The list of major universities that are trimming their budgets, freezing new hiring, or limiting Ph.D. admissions is growing due to doubts about federal research funding.