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New Safety Measures for Spring Semester
In a message to students, Chancellor Blank shares details on new campus testing protocols, the Safer Badgers app, and travel and testing guidance for returning to Madison after winter break.
Welcome from Student Affairs
Dear parents and families, It can be both exciting and scary to see your student begin or continue their college adventure. This year, I imagine the excitement is a bit tempered, and fear of the …
Planning a Smart Restart for UW-Madison
Dear UW–Madison parents and families, These past three weeks have been heavy with pain and struggle for our community, especially for those who identify as Black or Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC). As …
#BadgerAtHome Festival
As the UW–Madison community adapts to learning and working remotely, we’re encouraging students to find/discover/create a sense of home and togetherness by connecting with fellow Badgers virtually. It’s called #BadgerAtHome. To kick it off, Student …
Ease your mind by being mindful
A college student’s mind is constantly in motion. There are classes, homework, a social life, work, and more. But there’s growing research showing that we can all benefit from taking a few moments each day …
Ask an Advisor: Academic Support and Course Enrollment
My student always did well in classes in high school but now is struggling. What’s going on, and what can I do to help? Many factors can contribute to why a student’s GPA might drop …
Support your Student’s Self-care, Resiliency, and Well-being
College is a time of significant growth and change for young adults, and one way parents and family members can support their student is to encourage healthy habits and discuss overall well-being. Unrealistic depictions of …
Welcome Back
Chancellor Blank shares updates on some headlines from the summer months, including the announcement of UW-Madison’s new vice chancellor for student affairs, Lori Reesor. Read the post on the Chancellor’s blog, Blank’s Slate.
From Hard Sciences to the Humanities: Career Preparation Takes Center Stage at UW–Madison
“Please, help my student land a great job so they don’t have to live in my basement!” Career advisors at UW–Madison often hear this quip from parents. And while the intent is humorous, the concern …