Congratulations to Prof. Wu on her retirement!
Physics Prof. Sau Lan Wu announced her retirement effective January 1, 2026. One of the first two women on the physics faculty when she joined in 1977, her nearly 50-year career stands as one of the most consequential in modern experimental particle physics.
Meet the 2026 Academic Staff Excellence Award winners
Five L&S academic staff members recognized by UW–Madison for going above and beyond in their campus roles as researchers, instructors, administrators, technicians, and public servants.
Eschenfelder named L&S interim dean
Kristin Eschenfelder, academic associate dean and associate director for the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences, will begin the role in May.
A Quantum Future Comes into Focus
Ona Ambrozaite is tapped as the new executive director of the Wisconsin Quantum Institute.
Tehshik Yoon Awarded Samsung’s Prestigious 2026 Ho-Am Award
The chemistry professor was honored for ushering in a new era of green chemistry.
Civics & Democracy Collective Highlights L&S Course Options
The new collective just picked up one of the first Wisconsin Exchange grants, which promotes dialogue across difference on campus.
Meet the winners of the 2026 Hilldale Awards
College of Letters & Science professors Mimmi Fulmer, Miron Livny and Jon Pevehouse receive 2026 Hilldale Awards recognizing their contributions to teaching, research and service.
Meet the L&S Historian Voting on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
UW–Madison lecturer Alexander Shashko on disco, heavy metal and the responsibility of deciding who gets into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
The Politics of Personal Data
Sociologist Martin Eiermann tracks the intersections of AI and privacy.
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