University of Wisconsin–Madison

Designing an organization for learners

The Revitalization initiative continues to advance as the design team develops organizational models to improve communication, collaboration and role clarity across Academic Affairs.

Embracing innovation to improve health outcomes

Dr. Elizabeth Petty reflects on 10 guiding principles beginning with the letter “I” that can help foster continuous improvement and innovation while advancing Academic Affairs revitalization efforts.

Amy Schubert, PT, DPT, Director of Admissions, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

I review admission applications and correspond with prospective students. I also do a lot of outreach and recruitment activities and presentations on campus and throughout the country. 

Reflecting on 15 years of change and achievement

August 1, 2026, marked my 15th anniversary at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Connecting leadership to relationships

The trust that holds a workplace together used to build itself. A new report from the Center for Creative Leadership argues those days are gone.

Keeping pace with student use of AI

What does responsible AI use look like in our coursework and assessments, and how do we make expectations clear to every learner in every program?

Revitalization: from first drafts to a final decision this fall

Academic Affairs' Revitalization effort kicked off a process designed to carry the redesign from first drafts to a final decision by this fall.

Campus cooling – all buildings reopened

On August 10, 2026, all closed and partially closed buildings reopened. Please see the August 10 update for details. Visit the FAQ page for additional information, including new questions and answers about building condition and safety.

2026–27 committee election results

Elections have concluded for open faculty and academic staff representative seats on seven School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) committees and councils. Appointments of newly elected representatives were effective on July 1, 2026. Participating in SMPH shared governance is an essential part of fulfilling the school’s missions of education, research and service. It also …

Building cooling issue: information for the SMPH community

Many UW–Madison buildings are experiencing higher than normal temperatures and humidity due to a broken chilled water line. Cooling capacity is prioritized for critical areas such as patient care, research infrastructure (including freezers and research animal care), and mitigating impacts to in-person instruction.