This year, the United States witnessed some of the worst flooding events in recent history. Researchers from multiple departments in the College of Letters & Science are focused on finding ways to address what has become a rising issue.
As the liberal arts college of a major research university, the College of Letters & Science is uniquely positioned to tackle some of the biggest questions facing our society. Take a trip down memory lane with us, as we look back at some of our most notable research discoveries and the winding roads that led to them.
After graduating from the College of Letters & Science, our alumni go on to do great things. And many of them stay here in the state of Wisconsin, where they are creating jobs, serving the community and advocating for impactful change. Meet three alumni who are making a difference in the Badger State.
Call it a prison break, because golden oyster mushrooms have managed to wiggle their way out of cultivation captivity and into Midwestern ecosystems. While the escapees are thriving in their new home, the invasion is pushing out native fungal communities.
Spring 2026