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Telling their stories: On Bucky's Pell Pathway
Photo by Althea Dotzour / UW–Madison
Meet Emma Mason, a cattle farmer from Mineral point and member of the UW–Madison class of 2028.
With the help of Bucky's Pell Pathway, Mason is working toward a debt-free degree and career that would keep her close to the farm life she loves — and allow her to give back to the rural community that helped raise her.
From the article: Bucky’s Pell Pathway has so far been awarded to about 3,750 UW–Madison students... For all these students, Bucky’s Pell Pathway has helped make the college experience possible. But it’s just the start of their stories.
UW for You
Empowering Wisconsin pharmacies to prevent opioid deaths
A new regional center — the Wisconsin Opioid Overdose Response Center based at the UW–Madison School of Pharmacy — will combat the opioid crisis by teaming up with community pharmacies around the state.
Conversing on common ground across Wisconsin
The La Follette School of Public Affairs's Main Street Agenda Community Conversations project engaged 400+ Wisconsinites across the state, facilitating civil dialogue on key policy issues.
A connected future in central and northern Wisconsin
From wading into a cranberry marsh to hiking through Trout Lake Station, Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin highlighted the many partnerships across Wisconsin that enhance natural resources, boost the economy and advance important research.
Bonus: “It has helped us grow our community, attract businesses, attract residents, and attract a more diverse workforce successfully.” UW–Madison students, faculty members, instructors and staff across several academic disciplines worked with Columbia County and the City of Portage on economic development projects.
The Cheat Sheet
How long does Halloween candy last? ● The issues fathers face. ● Can sharks cure cancer? ● Learning from hurricanes. ● The growing teacher shortage in special education as need rises. ● Wisconsin's improving air quality. ● Is pumpkin spice dangerous to dogs? ● Learning the ropes of shipbuilding. ● Leave the leaves. ● Semi-trucks in the age of automation. ● Science is cool. Take a look.
Were U Wondering?
Why do leaves change color in the fall?
Photo by Bryce Richter / UW–Madison
As the final peak fall colors descend across Wisconsin and the end of daylight savings time looms, hear from David Stevens, the Ed Hasselkus Curator of the Longenecker Horticultural Gardens at the UW–Madison Arboretum, as he explains the different factors at play that make leaves change color in the fall and why they turn different colors of red, orange and yellow.
Can't Stop a Badger
New images from UW–Madison researchers may hold the key to preventing or slowing RSV infections.
Research participants have begun volunteering for brain scans at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison for a national study on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
UW–Madison biomedical engineers win top prize in the Collegiate Inventors Competition for their 'Nerve Ninja'.
Related (🔒): UW–Madison engineers devise tool to limit nerve damage in surgery.
Coming Up
Badger Talks: Family Caregiver Burnout and Alzheimer's Disease
Milwaukee, WI | Nov. 4 | 11:30 a.m.
Hosted by St. Rita Square/Capri Communities, this Badger Talk will provide an overview of the factors related to physical and mental health effects of caregiving for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease. Lunch will be provided!
Dairy Summit
Madison, WI (and online) | Nov. 20 | 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Attend the fifth annual Dairy Summit on Nov. 20 in a hybrid format. This free, public event features the newest research and outreach funded by the Dairy Innovation Hub. The Summit also includes campus facility tours and panel discussions featuring stakeholders, farmers and community partners. UW–Madison is the host of this exciting event.
Picture This
Madison’s State Street lit up with smiles and cheers during the annual UW–Madison Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 25. The annual parade is one of many activities sponsored by the Wisconsin Alumni Association and the Wisconsin Union during Homecoming Week when thousands of students, families, alumni and community members gather to celebrate all things Wisconsin Badger. Photo by Bryce Richter / UW–Madison.
