UW–Madison's economic impact, courtesy of University Relations and Tripp Umbach, and publicized by the Office of Strategic Communication—my team! A quinquennial delight, an impressive array of materials, and of course a strong case for the indispensable nature of the university.
A newly released study estimates that #UWMadison and its affiliates and spin-offs have a combined annual impact of $38.9 B on Wisconsin’s economy.
The Wisconsin Idea, our commitment to benefit lives in the state and beyond, has a powerful impact.
More: https://t.co/tENVgYfXqG
Where will our next @GoBigRead book take readers? That could be up to you.
Submit your idea for #UWMadison's common reading program, now through November 19: https://t.co/ZQs6zFJmCU
Leaders from @UWMadison & @UWSMPH, including @UWChancellor Mnookin, visited @Accuray today along with Congressional staff for a demo & discussion. UW–Madison's groundbreaking research was the catalyst for Accuray's successful radiotherapy solutions that treat patients worldwide.
Welcome to campus! Congressional staff joined our @UWMadison Fed Relations team tonight to kick off a visit focused on how national policy and funding shape student experiences, research, health care, and Wisconsin communities. Looking forward to productive conversations ahead!🦡
Congressional staff kicked off their @UWMadison visit at 🦡 Bucky’s Balcony. They caught a glimpse of @UWBadgers powerhouse women's volleyball team practice and heard Chris McIntosh's take on policies tied to college athletics. 🏐UW President Jay Rothman also joined the evening.
We’ve got buns, we’ve got burgers, we’ve got… a little prep work to do. 😉 The free burger date will be announced tomorrow, so no need to line up just yet. Trust us—it’s going to be worth the wait!
Today, we are pleased to announce the launch of six polling averages that will track current voter sentiment.
✔️Presidential Approval
✔️Donald Trump Favorability
✔️JD Vance Favorability
✔️Elon Musk Favorability
✔️Generic Ballot Question
✔️Is the US on the right track / wrong track
All polls included in our averages are available for viewing, and averages will be updated as polls become public.
To view the full slate of available polling averages, visit https://t.co/a3TUfOd598.
On her recent trip, @uwchancellor Mnookin celebrated #UWMadison’s deep ties to central Wisconsin where she met with local partners in agriculture, law enforcement and veterinary medicine, and highlighted the university’s service to the region. #OnWisconsin
https://t.co/gt6A48KIVl
Thanks everyone for getting the video out to elected officials!
Sen. @BernieSanders & Rep. @AOC call for masking at upcoming events.
In fact, DC is on fire with Covid transmission right now with a PMC estimate of *1 in 35* actively infectious.
h/t @bitterbichon@KnockDing
1) 5-yr Anniversary of the WHO Pandemic Declaration
🔥10 waves
🔥Covid mortality rivals lung cancer
🔥8 infections/person by 2030
🔥Long Covid as catastrophic
🔥Death trajectories becoming complex
🔥"During Covid" as anti-science rhetoric
🔥Serious ppl take Covid seriously
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At least 11 federal agencies targeted by the Trump-Musk firings and cuts “have more than 32 continuing investigations, pending complaints or enforcement actions into Mr. Musk’s six companies”
per @nytimes
In response to the federal directive issued on Feb. 7, 2025 to change the Facilities and Administration rate for all existing and ongoing new @NIH research awards, UW–Madison has issued the following statement.
https://t.co/2tJLfF3sq3
I seem to have left my pan of optimism on the stovetop of reality too long and it’s boiled down to a few drops of hope. I’ll put the lid on it and see what’s left in the morning.
Looking for the perfect pumpkin? @BadgerCropsClub is bringing a pumpkin patch to campus at the Stock Pavilion Friday, Oct. 11 from 1:30-5:30pm! Pumpkins are $4 or less. Money raised will help fund club activities. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Second Harvest Foodbank.