Category: News

Raven Software gift of computers to enhance research, learning at UW–Madison

This year, Raven Software — co-founded by UW–Madison alumnus Brian Raffel — donated 200 computers valued at $1.26 million to UW–Madison to enhance research and learning opportunities for students across multiple disciplines critical to the video game industry.

UW–Madison partners with TitletownTech and Microsoft to advance innovation

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is partnering with Microsoft and TitletownTech on a new collaboration designed to accelerate scientific discovery through artificial intelligence, powered by early access to Microsoft’s new Discovery platform.

UW-Madison leads effort to advance fusion energy for all

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is leading a major multi-institution project to develop and test a critical fusion technology—research that will directly benefit commercial fusion power plant developers.

SmartCert sponsors CDIS capstone project

SmartCert, a company that helps simplify quality certification management across the supply chain, is growing its partnership with the University of Wisconsin–Madison. As part of this collaboration, SmartCert is sponsoring a Capstone Project through UW–Madison’s School of Computer, Data, and Information Sciences, giving students the opportunity to work hands-on with emerging technologies that directly impact …

Experiential learning opportunities

These opportunities for experiential learning at UW–Madison allow you to leverage student and faculty expertise and help develop the talent that is building the future of Wisconsin and the world.

Fall career fair registrations are now open

Employers: you can connect with talented Badger students and recent alumni at a wide variety of campus career fairs each semester. The events listed below will be held on campus this fall and are open for registration, unless otherwise specified. We encourage you to register as soon as possible, since space is limited. Engineering Career …

From Milwaukee to Marinette, local partnerships power real solutions

Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin recently visited Milwaukee, Green Bay and Marinette to talk with healthcare providers, business leaders and other local partners about how the university and Wisconsin communities can work together to address pressing challenges and create new opportunities.

Experiential learning: How School of Human Ecology students are practicing their professions and jumpstarting their careers

Through experience-based learning opportunities, UW–Madison School of Human Ecology students are sharpening their career skills by exploring career paths and stepping into roles that may lead into future careers.

Tech Hub Collaboration Drives Research, Discovery, Economic Development

A broad coalition of more than 20 organizations, institutions of higher education, and businesses — including BioForward Wisconsin and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) — helped secure a $49 million Phase 2 investment supercharging Wisconsin’s 2023 federal designation as a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub (Tech Hub).

Entrepreneur award winners turn ideas into impact — from farming to fashion to fusion

The UW–Madison Office of the Chancellor, in partnership with the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association, recognized Marcus Carpenter, Heather Hasson, and Greg Piefer as recipients of the 2025 Chancellor’s Entrepreneurial Achievement Award. Established in 2011, the Chancellor’s Entrepreneurial Achievement Award recognizes UW–Madison innovators and alumni who have contributed to economic growth and the social good, serving as entrepreneurial models for the UW community and inspiring the campus culture of entrepreneurship.