Madison Reporter

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is emphasizing its contributions to the state through several recent initiatives and achievements.

A clinical trial at UW–Madison has allowed transplant patients to live without the need for daily anti-rejection medications. The university reports that this development enables patients to return to healthier lives.

The Wisconsin Idea Database, a project designed to showcase the university’s reach, indicates that UW–Madison has a significant effect on all 72 counties in Wisconsin. The database details how the university benefits students, communities, health care systems, and the workforce throughout the state.

UW–Madison’s School of Medicine and Public Health recently celebrated its first graduate from an accelerated program aimed at addressing physician shortages in rural areas. Shane Hoffman completed this program, which shortens training time for doctors who plan to work in underserved parts of Wisconsin.

Additionally, UW–Madison continues to attract high-achieving students. One student chose UW–Madison over offers from 15 other top-tier colleges due to factors such as the university’s reputation, campus community atmosphere, and competitive financial aid packages.

"Thanks to a cutting-edge clinical trial at UW–Madison, transplant patients are returning to a healthy life without anti-rejection drugs."

"According to the latest data from the Wisconsin Idea Database, a project that highlights the many connections between UW–Madison and the state of Wisconsin, UW–Madison makes a significant impact on Wisconsin's students, communities, health care and workforce."

"Shane Hoffman will become the first graduate of a UW School of Medicine and Public Health program that reduces the time it takes to train doctors interested in serving rural parts of the state."

"What won her over? A combination of things, including UW–Madison’s world-class reputation, the friendliness of the campus community and a financial aid offer she couldn’t refuse."