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Being Well in a Stressed-Out Society

In the last decade, rates of anxiety, stress, and depression have increased to unprecedented levels, especially among college students. As a result, colleges and universities — including UW–Madison — are working harder than ever to encourage and ensure student well-being.

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Students converge on Bascom Hill to play in the fresh snow and sled down portions of the hill.

Where Campus and City Meet
This article was originally published on October 29, 2019 on UW–Madison Police Department Chief Kristen Roman’s “Chief’s Corner” blog, where she shares her thoughts and views on various police-related topics that are relevant here on …
Spring 2020: Combined Bill for Tuition and University Housing
As a reminder, the Bursar’s Office and University Housing will be rolling out a new combined bill for tuition and housing charges for spring 2020, to create an easier, more seamless experience for undergraduate students …
Winter Break Touch Base: Key Topics to Discuss with Your Student
With final exams finished, many students return home for winter break. This can be a great time to take advantage of talking with your student in-person, rather than over text. Below we’ve outlined conversation starters …
Preparing for Winter Commencement
As we approach the end of the fall semester, Winter Commencement is less than a week away. All eligible participants are invited to the ceremony on Sunday, December 15, at 10 a.m. at the Kohl Center, …
Tickets on Sale Now: Winter Family Event
In collaboration with Wisconsin Athletics, the Parent and Family Program is offering a discounted ticket price of $13 (regularly $24) for the Wisconsin Men’s Hockey team as they take on the Ohio State Buckeyes at 8 p.m. …
Why I Love UW: Mom’s new start “changed my life”
This is the first of a series of short films titled “Why I Love UW,” created by award-winning filmmaker Alex Miranda Cruz of Bravebird, and produced by the UW–Madison Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement. …
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