News Archive
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A hub for botanical research: Q&A with the Center for Botany Faculty Director
The new Center for Botany is a research hub for botanical sciences at UW–Madison housed in the Department of Biology. Members of the center will discover, archive and communicate knowledge of basic…
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Building on legacies: A look back at the origins of Botany and Integrative Biology
Officially launched in Summer 2026, the Department of Biology brings together the former botany and integrative biology departments.
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Welcome to the Department of Biology
A message from Mary Halloran, Chair of the Department of Biology. Hello all, Today, July 1, 2026, marks the first day of the Department of Biology in the College of Letters and…
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Agave Death Bloom featured as State Journal Photo of the day
UW-Madison’s Botany Garden and Greenhouse’s Agave victoriae-reginae plant bloomed in early June, catching the attention of the public and the Wisconsin State Journal. The plant, which is about 30 years old, blooms…
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Department of Biology Undergrads among 2026 Goldwater Scholars
Three University of Wisconsin–Madison juniors have received 2026 Goldwater Scholarships, the premier undergraduate scholarship in mathematics, engineering and the natural sciences in the United States. The students are juniors Aletta Bergman, Krithi Gopinath…
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Graduate Application: Checklist
Review this checklist before submitting your application.
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Graduate Application: FAQs
Explore answers to frequently asked questions.
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Graduate Application: Questions to Ask
Explore some questions you may be asked, and may want to ask faculty or current graduate students.
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Graduate Application: What to expect
Learn about the general application process for graduate programs.
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McGee and Walston win 2026 Award for Mentoring Undergraduates
Professor Seth McGee and graduate student Joseph Walston have each been recognized for their outstanding mentorship of undergraduate students.
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Professor Damschen talks biodiversity on WPR
Professor Ellen Damschen joins WPR’s The Larry Meiller Show to discuss why biodiversity matters in Wisconsin, and what scientists are doing to conserve plant and animal life. Listen to the episode.
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Hands-on in Hawaii
Botany students journey to Hawaii to learn about plant diversity in the global biodiversity hotspot.
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DNA analysis of Mongol Empire’s ruling elites
Integrative Biology graduate student Ayken Askapuli’s research reveals implications for the genetic ancestry of the broader Mongolian Empire.
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Tiny copepod for a big discovery
UW researchers turn to the tiny copepod for a big discovery, showing that gene location influences natural selection.
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Department of Biology Announced
Combining the forces of the current integrative biology and botany departments, the University’s Department of Biology within the College of Letters & Science will be a powerhouse in research and education.
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Q&A with Professor Shan He
We welcomed Professor Shan He to the Botany Department in Spring 2025. We asked her to answer a few questions to help us get to know her. Below are her answers. Please…
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Q&A with Professor Jack Satterlee
We welcomed Professor Jack Satterlee to the Botany Department in Spring 2025. We asked him to answer a few questions to help us get to know him. Below are his answers. Please describe your…
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Q&A with Professor Daijiang Li
We welcomed Professor Daijiang Li to the Botany Department in Fall 2025. We asked him to answer a few questions to help us get to know him. Below are his answers. Please…
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Anthony Ives, Ph.D. Awarded UW–Madison Steenbock Professorship
Ives, awarded the Steenbock Professorship in the Biological Sciences, is a member of the Department of Integrative Biology. He joined the faculty in 1990 as a theoretical ecologist, and his work bridges…
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Ellen Damschen Receives a Kellett Mid-Career Award
Ellen Damschen, professor of conservation biology and ecology, an ecologist and professor of integrative biology, studies what determines plant community diversity and how global change affects plant communities. She is interested in…
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