Category: News

PhD student Chatterjee receives Young Investigator Award to support OCD research

PhD candidate Uma R. Chatterjee has received the 2026 International OCD Foundation Michael Jenike Young Investigator Award.

PhD internship program connects employers with graduate-level talent

An internship program at UW–Madison gives PhD students experience in the private sector and connects employers with talented graduate students.

Wisconsin Idea in Action: PhD student brings immunotherapy closer to clinical trial

Anna Tommasi’s graduate research focuses on improving the accessibility and safety capabilities of CAR T-cell therapy.

Wisconsin Idea in Action: Graduate students keep Washburn Observatory open to the public

On Wednesdays, astronomy grad students open Washburn Observatory and position its telescope to give visitors a glimpse of something beyond our world.

Annual Report 2025-2026 now available

The report offers a look back on the Graduate School’s initiatives and accomplishments over the past year.

Graduate students invited to Welcome Week 2026

The Graduate School invites all new and returning graduate students to Welcome Week events August 24-28.

Summary of the Proposed “Duration of Status” Rule Change

Postdoc Excellence Awards highlight outstanding postdocs and faculty mentors

Six postdocs and three faculty received Postdoc Excellence Awards to acknowledge their excellence in mentoring, teaching, and service.

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.

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.