When an international faculty member joins the University of Wisconsin–Madison, they often hear about the Wisconsin Idea—the principle that the university’s influence should reach every family in the state and beyond. For many, it is …
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Sehar Virani
Sehar Virani came from Pakistan to UW–Madison to focus on impactful global health work. She works with Dr. Nabeel Zafar in the Department of Surgery to research surgical outcomes for cancer patients using large, existing …
Faculty build global partnerships in Colombia
Professors Dan Cavanagh, Jess Johnson, Nadia Chana, Oriol Sans, Lindsay Flowers, and Johannes Wallmann visited the Universidad del Norte in Barranquilla, Colombia from March 8 to March 13 to work with students and collaborate with …
Fulmer receives Hilldale Award for excellence in teaching, research, and service
Professor Mimmi Fulmer has won a Hilldale Award, recognizing her contributions to teaching, research, and service. Each year, the faculty divisions honor four University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty members with the Hilldale Award.
Tia Nelson to be awarded honorary degree from UW–Madison
The University of Wisconsin–Madison will award an honorary doctor of science degree to Tia Nelson, a globally recognized advocate for environmental stewardship and sustainability, at its spring commencement ceremony. Read the full article at the …
New research reveals whether AI can judge teaching as well as people
A new study co-authored by UW–Madison School of Education faculty member Courtney Bell explores whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help assess teaching quality using real classroom data and do it as well or even better …
Message from the Dean–March 2026
This past week has brought a hint of spring to campus with temperatures reaching into the upper 60s and the spirit of playfulness for which Badgers are known returning to Bascom Hill. As frisbees flew …
UW–Madison celebrates 2025-26 Teaching Assistant Award Winners
Thirty-two exceptional graduate students have been selected as recipients of the 2025-26 Campus-Wide Teaching Assistant Awards, recognizing their strengths and commitment surrounding the craft of teaching.
Diplomacy in Action at the 54th Annual Wisconsin High School Model UN
High school delegates from across the region filled the halls at UW–Madison on March 19 and 20 for the 54th annual Wisconsin High School Model United Nations (WHSMUN) conference. As the only Model UN event hosted …
Learning That Transfers: Freya Joëssel on Mentorship and Support
Can lessons learned in one context help you thrive in another? Freya Joëssel studies exactly that in her research on skill transfer–and she experiences it every day. As a postdoctoral researcher in the Learning and …