Category: Announcements

Summary of the Proposed “Duration of Status” Rule Change

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.

Beth Meyerand appointed Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School at the University of Rhode Island 

Beth Meyerand, associate dean in the Graduate School, has been appointed Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School at the University of Rhode Island, effective March 1.

UW–Madison minimum graduate assistant stipends to increase by 5 percent 

Minimum stipends for graduate student teaching, research, and project assistantship appointments will increase by 5% for 2026-27.

Graduate School published 2024-2025 Annual Report

The Graduate School Annual Report 2024-2025 is now available, offering an overview of the Graduate School’s initiatives and accomplishments over the past year.

Postdoctoral Affairs moves to the Graduate School

As of July 1, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) has moved to the Graduate School. OPA promotes excellence in postdoctoral training for more than 800 postdocs on campus.

Message from Dean William J. Karpus: Commitment to Supporting Graduate Students

The following was sent to graduate students, with graduate program contacts copied, on Thursday, February 27, 2025.

Beware of phone scam, calls appearing to come from the Graduate School

The UW–Madison Office of Cybersecurity and UW–Madison Graduate School are aware of a phone scam that is active on campus. 

UW–Madison minimum graduate assistant stipends will increase, consistent with multi-year commitment to stipend growth

Minimum annualized stipends for 50% graduate student teaching, research, and project assistantship appointments will be $35,636 for 2025-26.

Graduate School publishes 2023-2024 Annual Report

The Graduate School Annual Report 2023-2024 is now available, offering an overview of the Graduate School’s initiatives and accomplishments over the past year.