L&S News  Tag: Awards

22 L&S faculty have been awarded fellowships from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) for 2026-2027. The awardees span the four research divisions on campus: arts and humanities, physical sciences, social sciences and biological sciences.

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. 

Kantrowitz is one of 24 scholars the Carnegie Corporation of New York selected from among 381 nominations across the country.

The highly selective distinction honors Strier's more than four decades of studying and working to protect an endangered monkey species.

14 L&S students were among the 25 outstanding seniors who received 2026 Ginsberg Family Awards. Each spring, Student Affairs honors graduating seniors whose leadership, service, and scholarship have shaped the UW–Madison experience for all. 

Norman C. Craig Professor of Chemistry Helen E. Blackwell and John D. MacArthur Professor and Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor of Mathematics Jordan Ellenberg have been elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences national honorary society and research center.

Five receive L&S Academic Staff Career Award honors in three categories: Early Career, Mid-Career, and the Judith Craig Distinguished Service Award.

The Dean of the College of Letters & Science honors outstanding instructional academic staff for their excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students.