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 …
December 2019 Newsletter
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 …
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. …
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.
Estar bien en una sociedad estresada
Por Angela Barian En la última década, las tasas de ansiedad, estrés y depresión han aumentado a niveles sin precedentes, especialmente entre los estudiantes universitarios. Como resultado, las instituciones de educación superior, incluyendo UW–Madison, están …
Fourth Year: Connecting the Dots
Senior year is a time for a lot of excitement and reflection. Students should feel proud of the journey they’ve taken — from filling out college applications in high school to approaching graduation and a …
Third Year: Balancing Fun and Future
For students, junior year is all about finding balance between academics and out-of-classroom experiences. Studying abroad, taking a spring break trip, participating in a campus group, attending events, having an internship, doing research — any …
Second Year: Academic Exploration
With freshman year behind them, sophomores can focus more on academics and begin thinking about a career path. Sophomores can feel the pressure of making academic decisions, especially as they see their classmates doing so. …