In the News

How Wisconsin Used Foxes And Deer To Revamp Science Education
Forbes, 6/30/26
Quoted: Christine Anhalt-Depies, Alumna, Forest and Wildlife Ecology
Quoted: Jennifer Stenglein, Alumna, Forest and Wildlife Ecology

The Owl Wars
Science, 7/9/26
Quoted: Danny Hofstadter, Forest and Wildlife Ecology
Quoted: Zach Peery, Forest and Wildlife Ecology

Diverse autism genes derail common developmental pathways
The Spectrum, 7/7/26
Quoted: Donna Werling, Genetics

Why scarlet lily beetle has Wisconsin gardeners seeing red
Green Bay Press-Gazette, 7/9/26
Quoted: PJ Liesch, Entomology
Mentioned: Insect Diagnostic Lab

UW-Madison agriculture college dean takes new role; interim leader named
Wisconsin State Journal, 7/10/26
Mentioned: Dean Glenda Gillaspy
Mentioned: Troy Runge, Associate Dean for Research and Extension
Mentioned: College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Mentioned: Wisconsin Rural Partnerships Institute

Amalgam Improv celebrates its second year
Isthmus, 7/4/26
Quoted: Ben Rush, Alumnus, Nutritional Sciences

Tar spot found in Southwest Wisconsin, growers urged to keep scouting
Brownfield Ag News, 7/10/26
Quoted: Damon Smith, Plant Pathology

Integrated pest management in crops
Progressive Forage, 7/10/26
Quoted: Emily Bick, Entomology

Of Interest

A parasitic illness has hit hundreds in Michigan. Washing fresh produce could help stop it.
Wisconsin Public Radio, 7/9/26

CALS in the News is a weekly selection of media stories quoting or mentioning CALS faculty, staff, students, alumni, research and programs. Other stories of interest to the UW–Madison community and those in the fields of agriculture and the life sciences are also included. This list is produced by CALS External Relations. Read more about our mission and methodology for curating this list.