The Future of Health

From every possible angle, researchers across the College of Letters & Science are focused on critical topics that will change the way the world looks at medicine, health policy and personal wellness.

A Concrete Solution

From a small up-north Wisconsin town, these Badgers are running a global corporation that plays an impactful role in building transportation infrastructure and supporting their local community.

In Their Element

Water. Fire. Air. When it comes to today’s biggest environmental challenges, these are the elements at the heart of the issues. Meet three L&S experts who are at the top of their field in finding sustainable solutions.

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Spring 2025 issue

Teaching
Facing the Music

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

Research
The Artificial Ecosystem

Six things we’ve learned from the AI Terrarium.

Culture
For Show

Virtual reality is transforming the way the Mead Witter School of Music can share their performances.

Faculty
Code to Recovery

John Curtin’s lab is using artificial intelligence to help people who struggle with alcohol or substance abuse avoid relapses.

Students
Ice-Cold Research

Two graduate students just returned from an epic — albeit frigid — ecological study in Antarctica. Here’s what they learned from their time on the ice.

In the Game

As a video game executive in a male-dominated industry, Meghan aMorgan Juinio is paving the way for the next generation of women.

A Force for Good

Inspired by her mentor, a physics alumna continues a legacy of support, a quest for knowledge and the pursuit of discovery.

What’s the forecast?

Even with the best tools and knowledge, forecasting can miss key pieces of the puzzle. The research happening in Mayra Oyola-Merced’s lab can help explain why and lead to a future with more accurate forecasting.

Beyond Highlight Reels

There’s more to sports history than trivia. Ashley Brown, Allan H. Selig Chair in the History of Sport and Society in the Department of History, goes beyond highlight reels to understand athletes and their impact.

Drone show over Camp Randall a part of the W Project
This year, the University of Wisconsin–Madison welcomed 8,500 new freshmen to campus, representing every county in the state of Wisconsin. The students also hail from 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and 51 nations around the globe. As part of the welcome festivities, thousands of new students gathered at Camp Randall to be a part of the W Project, grouping together to form the iconic Motion W made up of new Badgers. After the photo op, the new Badgers stuck around for music from the University of Wisconsin Marching Band and a drone show that featured quintessential campus imagery like Bucky Badger, the Bascom Hill flamingos and the lyrics to “Varsity.” Taylor Wolfram / UW–Madison
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