Nine students competed in UW–Madison’s 2025-26 Three Minute Thesis final competition on Friday, February 20. Congratulations to the winners of this year’s UW–Madison Three Minute Thesis competition!
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Graduate School recognized as national leader in advancing PhD careers, improves student support at UW–Madison
The Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) has released its final report on the PhD Career Pathways project, a nationwide initiative involving 75 universities, including UW–Madison. The Graduate School has introduced several major initiatives aimed at broadening students’ career preparation.
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.
Graduate students to take the stage in annual Three Minute Thesis finals
Nine graduate students will bring their best three-minute pitch about their research and its impact to the DeLuca Forum on Friday, Feb. 20 at UW–Madison’s annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) final competition.
Faculty Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Mentoring 2025-2026 Call for Nominations
The Graduate School is pleased to invite nominations for the Faculty Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Mentoring, which recognizes faculty who demonstrate exceptional commitment to supporting the growth, success, and well-being of UW–Madison graduate …
Join the Graduate School for Winter Welcome Back
Graduate students are invited to attend Winter Welcome Back events January 12 – 16 to learn new skills, connect with peers, and prepare for success this semester.
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, continuing UW–Madison’s commitment to investing in graduate assistantships. The new minimums for graduate assistants appointed at 50% will be $30,614 per academic year for teaching assistants and $37,417 annually for research and project assistants.
Five UW–Madison PhD students inducted into the Bouchet Graduate Honor Society
UW–Madison welcomed five exceptional scholars into its chapter of the Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society during a ceremony Dec. 1.
Dean and Vice Provost Karpus to help mark 100 years since Memorial Union’s dedication to service members
PhD student Zhewen Pan receives Google PhD Fellowship in Computer Architecture
Pan researches efficient computer architecture, including sustainable computing, in the lab of Joshua San Miguel, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering. Some of her recent projects include working on improving data compression to create more efficient memory and storage without sacrificing performance.