Wisconsin Idea

Miranda Tichareva, who majored in psychology and community and nonprofit leadership is one of the first four graduating Scholars from the cohort.

Across UW’s campus, $45 million and 67 new grants were awarded in COVID-19–related research in 2020. In the best tradition of the Wisconsin Idea, L&S researchers have tackled the issue from multiple angles, adding critical insights to the ways in which the pandemic has affected lives in Wisconsin and beyond.

The relationship between the College of Letters & Science and the Peace Corps, which celebrates its 60^th anniversary this year, has always been robust.

University of Wisconsin System Interim President Tommy Thompson and UW–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank were joined by L&S Dean Eric Wilcots for a building tour and a press conference urging the legislature to move forward on new building projects, including replacing the Humanities Building.

The value and importance of a liberal arts education has never been more critical.

Helping students navigate an uncertain job market where work, and interviews, are now done remotely.

Steven Olikara marshals millennials to the cause of bipartisan democracy.

Associate professor and director of the Chican@ and Latin@ Studies Program Armando Ibarra highlights the ongoing social and cultural transformations as a result of migration and settlement.