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UW–Madison offers superb graduate education and training in one of the world’s most successful research enterprises. We’re innovative, hardworking, and committed to making the world a better place.
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As you develop your scholarly and professional skills, take advantage of funding opportunities, wellbeing support, and ways to connect on campus.
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We give you the training, information and support you need to succeed in your postdoc and your future career.
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Our philosophy is clear and time-tested: the creation of new knowledge depends on educational excellence.
Our graduate students, and the work they do, illustrate this synergy. The Wisconsin tradition of innovation for the public good is built on a foundation of world-class faculty, diverse students determined to succeed, research innovation, and programs second to none.
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A public, land-grant institution, UW–Madison cultivates curiosity, collaboration, innovation, and leadership in its graduates, preparing the next generation of thought leaders.
#12
Best public institution in the United States
(U.S. News & World Report)
$1.9B
Annual research expenditures
11,000+
Master’s and PhD students
#23
Best university worldwide (Time magazine)
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Events
July
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July 13Critical AI Literacy for Teachers and Students: Prompting, Evaluating, and Ethically Using Generative AISurprised by how fast AI is developing, yet still cautious about trusting it? Already using AI but wondering how to encourage students to remain critical of its outputs? Join this two-part workshop.12:00 PM, Online
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July 15Handling Difficult Dialogues In the ClassroomJoin us for a discussion about planning complex dialogues and handling difficult moments in the classroom, drawing from scholarly frameworks such as Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) and reflective teaching.10:00 AM, Online
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July 15Classroom Ethics in Higher Education: Navigating Dilemmas with IntentionParticipate in a two-part classroom ethics “bootcamp” that will prepare you to explore the inherent tensions that arise in the classroom, from issues of fair student assessment to facing controversial topics in discussion.10:00 AM, Online
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July 15
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July 20Critical AI Literacy for Teachers and Students: Prompting, Evaluating, and Ethically Using Generative AISurprised by how fast AI is developing, yet still cautious about trusting it? Already using AI but wondering how to encourage students to remain critical of its outputs? Join this two-part workshop.12:00 PM, Online
News
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Graduate students invited to Welcome Week 2026
The Graduate School invites all new and returning graduate students to Welcome Week events August 24-28.
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Postdoc Excellence Awards highlight outstanding postdocs and faculty mentors
The UW–Madison Postdoctoral Association recognized six postdocs and three faculty with Postdoc Excellence Awards to acknowledge their excellence in mentoring, teaching, and service.
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Four doctoral students receive NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowships for education research
Four UW–Madison doctoral students are among the 35 selected to receive 2026 National Academy of Education (NAEd) and Spencer Dissertation Fellowships.
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Chris Brace named Graduate School Associate Dean
Chris Brace, professor of radiology and biomedical engineering, will join the Graduate School as associate dean starting in June.
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