Wisconsin’s “brain drain” may have less to do with college-educated residents leaving and more to do with the state’s struggle to attract new talent, according to a new study by researchers at UW-Madison.
September 10, 2026
Research
Higher Education/System
UW jumps to sixth best public university for entrepreneurship
The financial data and software company PitchBook released its annual rankings of the top undergraduate founders for entrepreneurship Sept. 1, with University of Wisconsin ranked as the sixth best U.S. public university.
UW jumped a total of nine spots since last year’s rankings were released, according to UW News.
Community
Madison Metro Transit cuts could affect early bird, night owl riders
Regular service along Route C, which runs from the University of Wisconsin-Madison to the city’s far east side, would start in December around 5 a.m. on weekdays and 6 a.m. on weekends. Service along Route D from the Dane County Regional Airport to Verona, would begin just before 6 a.m. on weekends. Weekend start times on Route G, which runs along Stoughton Road, and Route H, which connects south and west Madison, would be pushed back by 30 minutes or fewer.
UW-Madison Police thanks community for help in finding student’s lost service dog
The UW-Madison Police Department is thanking the public for their help in finding a student’s missing service dog.
According to UWPD, Madonna the dog got out of her house on Tuesday morning.
UW-Madison Related
UW is dressed for the new semester
For ten years, my first day of school outfit was always the same: an annoying navy blue cross tie, a white polo, cardigan and khaki skirt. Having been forced to wear a uniform, the most I could do to explore my style was wear colorful headbands and beaded bracelets.
But when I got to high school, everything changed. On the first day of school, I could swap that bland uniform for baggy jeans, a baby pink tank top and a cable knit cardigan —I was thrilled.