Families, faculty, and staff gathered in Science Hall and online on Friday, May 9, to recognize this year’s Department of Geography graduates. Professor and Department…

What happens when a geographer turns their research lens inward—toward their home and their community? For one UW–Madison alum, a journey that began in Cameroon…

For two weeks this spring the Robinson Map Library was home to an art exhibition entitled “The Disabled Wandering Atlas” curated by UW-Madison MFA-candidate Anne…

We take a moment to chat with one of our undergraduates, Lauren Wunderlich, who will be graduating in the fall. Lauren has not only achieved…

In February and March, our department was recognized for its success on multiple levels.  Dr. Jenna Loyd, a human geography professor, was awarded the prestigious…

The 2025 Geospatial Summit will be held on Wednesday, April 16 at 10 a.m. at the Gordon Dining and Event Center. This year, the Summit…

Greetings, everyone! The fall semester has flown by; hard to believe I’m wrapping up my first semester as Department Chair. It’s been an unseasonably warm…

“It was written in my contract,” Professor Bill Limpisathian told me when I asked him how his freshmen seminar, Mapping Our Changing World, came about….

This semester, our department welcomes new faculty member Professor Lisa Bhungalia. We recently spoke with Professor Bhungalia about her research, her inspiration, and more! Tell…

“Think like a geographer.”  That’s the advice you’ll get from Dr. Bob Walter, PhD’68. Think broadly, as all geographers must—past this week’s assignment for class,…