Wisconsin RISE in the News

UW–Madison news stories

Campus invited to shape RISE Initiative through new positions, collaboration communities
May 1, 2025
RISE-AI gets $15 million boost from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
October 24, 2024
UW–Madison researchers use AI to identify sex-specific risks associated with brain tumors
October 4, 2024
From stem cells to technology, the next Wisconsin RISE initiative focuses on improving health
August 28, 2024
Environmental sustainability is the next focus of RISE
April 22, 2024
RISE Initiative to focus on strategic faculty hiring to solve grand challenges
February 8, 2024
In Regents address, Chancellor Mnookin unveils bold new initiatives to innovate for the public good, address global challenges
February 8, 2024

Other media coverage

UW Distinguished Research Fellows Program to support outstanding postdoctoral trainees in interdisciplinary research related to RISE

January 8, 2025, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research

Chancellor Mnookin outlines new initiatives for coming year in second Board of Regents address

February 8, 2024, The Badger Herald

UW-Madison to embark on a faculty hiring spree. One area of research focus: artificial intelligence

February 8, 2024, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

UW-Madison’s new campuswide sustainability plan aims for 100% renewable electricity by 2030

February 8, 2024, Madison.com

Mnookin announces initiative for hiring in AI, areas of ‘global challenge’

February 8, 2024, The Daily Cardinal

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Collaboration leads

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