L&S News

No matter where you live in Wisconsin or what you do, chances are the research carried out in the College of Letters & Science impacts you. That’s the Wisconsin Idea.

Support of research, is based on a simple but powerful premise: The road to discovery is long and, while sometimes indirect and unpredictable, leads not just to a better understanding of ourselves and the world around us, but to ultimately improving lives and driving economic development.

Fueling Discovery is a partnership between the College of Letters & Science and the Wisconsin State Journal celebrating research and the act of “uncovering, or bringing to light,” that happens every day at L&S.

The first images from the observatory were livestreamed and viewed at watch parties worldwide. The stream ended with a Q&A session moderated by Eric Wilcots, College of Letters & Science dean and astronomy professor.

Meet Nikhil Trivedi, a junior studying atmospheric and oceanic sciences and one of the first science interns to fly into a hurricane with NOAA in 20 years.

Sandra Rosenbaum School of Social Work, in conjunction with many other UW–Madison departments, has started an interdisciplinary undergraduate Certificate in Aging Studies.

L&S staff members, Bill Foster, Marc Willadsen and Rebecca Moy have been honored with 2025 University Staff Recognition Awards for their contributions to the UW–Madison.

UW-Madison introduces a bachelor's degree in Korean Language and Culture this fall. The Board of Regents, which oversees UW-Madison and the state’s 12 public universities, granted final approval in June.

The first images of the greatest cosmic movie ever made will be released by the Vera C. Rubin Observatory.