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$85.2 Million Gift From John and Tashia Morgridge Will Support Science Hall Transformation

The historic building will undergo renovation starting in 2027 to restore its iconic exterior and modernize its interior to support learning and research.

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Green Lights

Environmental stewardship comes in many forms. From reporting on thawing permafrost in the Arctic to restoring prairies in Wisconsin to lobbying politicians for change, these L&S alumni are showcasing how to make a difference.

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Spring 2026 Letters & Science magazine

The Spring 2026 issue of the Letters & Science magazine is here! Dive into stories on navigating the attention economy, alumni building careers in sustainability and a mushroom that somehow escaped cultivation captivity.

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L&S Student Wins Prestigious Public Service Award

King-Morgridge Scholar Angeline Morgado is the second Badger to ever win the Phi Beta Kappa Key into Public Service Award.

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Oh, the places quantum might go!

Matthew Otten, an assistant professor of physics, looks to a future where quantum computing can support finding solutions to some of society’s biggest problems. 

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