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The University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is an engine of scientific discovery, with researchers working across the spectrum of agricultural and life sciences. Academically, the college offers research-based, hands-on teaching of undergraduates; world-class graduate programs rich in research and project assistantships; and short courses, workshops and other programs. Our outreach activities bring the work of the college to Wisconsin businesses, organizations and communities throughout the state. Learn more about CALS.
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I love the idea of being able to work one-on-one with women to develop holistic approaches — including nutritional options — that can help mitigate the impact that stress has on the body.
Kate Sun
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Kate Sun
Kate Sun BSx’26 has long been interested in matters of the mind, but she is also in tune with her body. While growing up in Denver, Colorado, she was a happy, well-adjusted youth — but she struggled with skin issues, such as rashes, allergies and eczema. After a drastic change in her diet cleared up her eczema, she started thinking about nutrition as a whole and how professionals use nutrition to treat certain disorders. Sun, who is majoring in nutritional sciences and psychology, chose UW–Madison for the university’s strength in these two academic programs as well as its reputation for undergraduate research opportunities. By her sophomore year, Sun had connected with food science professor Brad Bolling, whose lab focuses on bioactive food components and their health benefits. She is now contributing to her third project in the lab and plans to continue her education after graduation, becoming a registered dietitian or pursuing a certificate in functional nutrition or acupuncture.
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The populations of amphibians are disappearing as fast as—or faster than—any other class of animals around the world, succumbing to a variety of threats, like emerging infectious diseases. According to new research from forest and wildlife ecology professor Jessica Hua, one promising way to protect frogs from a particularly deadly fungal disease may be less useful than previously thought thanks to waterways polluted by a treatment for infections: antibiotic drugs. This work is supported by the National Science Foundation.
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Four exemplary CALS alumni were honored at our 116th Honorary Recognition Ceremony for their outstanding achievement, leadership, and support of the CALS mission and the Wisconsin Idea. Congratulations again to this year’s honorees: Bill Kennedy, Tom Kennedy, Dantrell Cotton, and Maya Warren, pictured with CALS students Molly Keebler, Adam Schaik, Grace Voss, and Maye MacLean, who introduced them during the ceremony.
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The fall 2025 issue of Grow magazine is out now! Stories include the latest research at UW’s agricultural research stations, the UW Badger Pulling Team’s performance at an international competition, a new CALS program that immerses rural Wisconsin high school students in the campus experience, and so much more. Read it now at grow.cals.wisc.edu.
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Congratulations to the @badgerdairyclub Senior Dairy Judging Team for their spectacular performance at the All-American Collegiate Dairy Judging Contest! The team placed 1st Overall and 1st in Reasons, and each team members placed in the top 10 individually both Overall and in Reasons. This hands-on judging experience tested the team’s evaluation and decision-making skills. 🐄 Congratulations again to Clarissa, Sara, Jenna, and Lauren!
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