COVID-19 Weekly Update #10

Spring travel guidance Students and employees are strongly encouraged to avoid recreational travel this spring to prevent contracting and spreading COVID-19. Cases, hospitalizations and deaths remain extremely high nationally and people should not travel, according …

Spring Commencement Update: March 11, 2021

Dear Badger Parents and Families, Congratulations on your student’s upcoming graduation from one of the world’s top universities! I am writing to share some news about spring commencement. We are moving forward with plans for …

In This Together

It struck me the other day that it has been one full year since we began calling COVID-19 a pandemic in our state, packed up our things, and moved residence hall rooms, our offices, and classrooms home — uncertain how the virus would affect our lives and our way of life….

COVID-19 Weekly Update #9

As the weather improves, it’s a good time to get outdoors for some fresh air and exercise. Keep these safety tips in mind: Wear a face covering if you’re around others, especially if you can’t maintain …

Talking to a Roommate about COVID-19

One of the places your students need to feel comfortable and secure — particularly when confronted with isolation or quarantine — is in their room or in their home. That can be hard if their …

Moving UW–Madison Forward in a Time of Crisis

As part of her annual address to the Board of Regents, Chancellor Blank addressed the many challenges faced by the university due to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis and the ways staff, faculty and students are …

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.