What's the Deal with Krampus?
Our Department of German, Nordic, and Slavic+ experts dig into the mysteries of this dark holiday figure and how his legacy exemplifies the enduring power of folklore.
Theresa Delgadillo receives MLA Prize
Theresa Delgadillo, professor and chair of the Chicanx/e & Latinx/e Studies Program, receives Modern Language Association prize for her book Geographies of Relation: Diasporas and Borderlands in the Americas.
Science Brought to Life: UW–Madison to Launch New Department of Biology
Combining the forces of the current integrative biology and botany departments, the University’s Department of Biology within the College of Letters & Science will be a powerhouse in research and education.
Alumni Book Club to Read 100th Book
After five years of diligent reading and meetings, a book club made up of largely L&S alumni is about to hit a major milestone.
The Infinite Lives of Bach’s Cello Suites
Mead Witter School of Music Professor Edward Klorman explores the unlikely impacts of a famed composer’s most mysterious compositions.
Announcement: Undergrad major in public policy
Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs announces new undergraduate major in public policy – the first of its kind in Wisconsin – for fall 2026. Learn more about the major and watch the announcement video by Director Susan Webb Yackee.
A Celebration of Tenure
A new cohort of L&S professors achieves a major career milestone.
Supercharging a Plant Enzyme
Backed by funding from the National Science Foundation and Department of Energy, Hiroshi Maeda is pursuing a groundbreaking study on how to improve the ways plants absorb and use nitrogen.
Research Across the AI Spectrum
Backed by funding from the National Science Foundation, College of Letters & Science faculty are tackling a red-hot research topic.
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