3 Standout L&S Summer Classes

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

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Badgers Helping Badgers: The Journey to Getting a Novel Published

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. 

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Inside the Music League Connecting Students and Alumni

In the Department of Communication Arts, there’s a community of music lovers who are testing their taste in a league that brings together generations of students and alumni. 

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Taking Conspiracy Theorists Seriously

Conspiracy theories and the people who deal in them are often written off. With trends sending more people down the rabbit hole, Matthew Hannah decided it was time to academically investigate what sends people to these beliefs. 

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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.

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The Future of AI and Music

Jeremy Morris forecasts how this new technology may impact the future of the music industry.

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Facing the Music

Jeremy Morris opens his students’ eyes to the intricacies of the modern music industry.

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Researching Your Favorite Sitcoms

Jonathan Gray studies the evolution of the modern sitcom by tracking the laughs.

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Does Technology Interfere in Our Love Stories?

In Catalina Toma’s research, one thing is obvious: Technology plays an important role in people’s romantic relationships. Her findings look into the nuances of when this is a good or bad thing.

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