UW-Madison Graduate School

09/02/2026

Welcome to the fall semester, Badgers! Let's learn, create, discover, and grow together.

08/27/2026

New Graduate Student Welcome was a great start to the semester, welcoming more than 650 new graduate students to campus before classes begin.

We had a great time seeing the energy, excitement, and connections throughout the day. Special thanks to our campus partners, campus leaders, and panel volunteers who helped us bring it all together.

08/19/2026

For environmental studies students, nature can be the best classroom. In late July, graduate students enrolled in Conservation of Biodiversity spent a day at Six Mile Creek in Waunakee, Wisconsin, learning about stream ecological monitoring techniques.

Photos by Taylor Wolfram/UW-Madison

08/12/2026

Pop quiz: How long does a job search take for master's students? Is it...
A: 2 months
B: 4 months
C: 9 months
D: 1 year

Ready for the answer?

It's C. It can take 6 to 9 months to find a job.

So here's our tip: Start planning early. To learn how, join this upcoming webinar from Beyond Graduate School on Why Master's Students Should Plan on a 9 Month Job Search. It's Wednesday, August 19 from 1 - 1:30 pm, online. You can register to attend, or watch the replay afterwards, by logging in with your NetID and password at https://institutions.beyondgradschool.com/webinar-plan-job-search/.

08/05/2026

Take note - Graduate Student Welcome Week is coming up. Here's what we've got for you.

Monday, August 24
The Proactive Mentee
Resilience in Action: Preparing for the Demands of Graduate School
Bridge & Build Graduate Student Welcome Reception

Tuesday, August 25
Time Management for Graduate Students
Navigating Graduate School with a Disability: An Info Session and Graduate Student Panel
Cool Tools: Apps and More to Increase Productivity

Thursday, August 27
Equipping and Empowering Graduate Students to Apply for External Funding
Enhancing Your Graduate Degree with a Certificate

Friday, August 28
Demystifying the Academic Research Process

Join us! Go to grad.wisc.edu/ww2026 to register (link in bio).

07/28/2026

PhD candidate Uma R. Chatterjee was recently awarded the Outstanding Scholars in Neuroscience Award Program from the National Institutes of Health, recognizing her for conducting exceptional neuroscience research.

As an awardee, Uma will have the chance to share her science at the NIH and meet with NIH leadership. Congratulations, Uma!

07/22/2026

This NSF GRFP info session for UW–Madison students focuses on drafting a strong research plan statement. We'll help you prepare to apply for the GRFP. Tuesday, July 28, online:

Join us for an informational session on applying for the prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP), with a focused look at drafting a strong research plan statement. This session is designed to guide senior undergraduates and first-year graduate students...

07/21/2026

Graduate students from the La Follette School of Public Affairs developed research-based recommendations to help a K-12 district implement new policies on cell phone use in schools.

UW–Madison students from the La Follette School of Public Affairs developed research-based recommendations to help a K-12 district implement new policies.

07/16/2026

The Future Faculty Boot Camp helps postdocs get ready for the upcoming academic job season by preparing and receiving feedback on job materials. Register by Aug. 1 to join: https://go.wisc.edu/FFBC

07/15/2026

The Graduate School invites all new and returning graduate students to a week of professional development and community building events August 24-28. See what's happening this Welcome Week: https://grad.wisc.edu/2026/07/01/welcome-week-2026/