L&S News

Vampires, palaces, blockbusters and more. Beyond the catchy titles, these courses leave students with a more critical eye for folklore, history and film. 

An etching of the sifting and winnowing plaque now hangs in South Hall, serving as a reminder to the College of Letters & Science of the importance of academic freedom. 

Katherine Cramer’s latest project revisits the political (non)evolution of a group of ’60s graduates. 

The Public Tech Media Lab hosts a boot camp training for open-source investigation techniques. 

These College of Letters & Science undergraduate students are hoping to make a difference in the world of medicine. 

These spring graduates were honored for how their undergraduate careers showcased the depth of a liberal arts education. 

Environmental stewardship comes in many forms. From reporting on thawing permafrost in the Arctic to restoring prairies in Wisconsin to lobbying politicians for change, these L&S alumni are showcasing how to make a difference.

Reading the College of Letters & Science’s monthly newsletter connected Meg Bortin with a UW–Madison alumnus who helped her get her first novel published. 

Matthew Otten, an assistant professor of physics, looks to a future where quantum computing can support finding solutions to some of society’s biggest problems.