Recent News
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Medical College of Wisconsin Receives Prestigious, Nationwide Designation for Excellence in Community Engagement
The Medical College of Wisconsin has officially been reclassified in the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement in recognition of MCW’s community engagement practices. This classification is a designation awarded by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie...
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Midwest’s Only Holistic Brain Injury Treatment Program for Military Veterans and First Responders Adds Staff, Space Due to Rapid Growth
The BRAVE program outgrows its initial space in less than two years.
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Audaxity Bike Ride Raises More Than $1 Million to Accelerate Cancer Research at the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center
Funds from the inaugural community ride will help turn discoveries into new cancer treatments, train future physician-scientists, and expand community-driven research efforts.
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Vinay Kumar Aakalu, MD, MPH, Named Chair of the MCW Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Vinay Kumar Aakalu, MD, MPH, tenured Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Michigan Medical School, has been appointed Chair of the MCW Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, effective June 1, 2026.
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Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment Awards Nearly $10.9 Million for 44 Health Improvement Projects
Momentum Grants propel work supporting community health, health research, and health workforce development.
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Food Outreach Specialists Make Positive Impact on Childhood Food Insecurity
One effective way of tackling childhood food insecurity could be hiring and collaborating with food outreach specialists in pediatrician offices, according to research presented by Constance Gundacker, MD, MPH, FAAP, section chief, general and community pediatrics at the Medical College of...
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Jason Jarzembowski, MD, PhD, Elected to the American Board of Pathology Board of Trustees
Dr. Jarzembowski is Vice Chair for Pediatric Pathology and Professor of Pathology at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Chief Executive Officer of Children’s Specialty Group.
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Medical College of Wisconsin Consortium on Public and Community Health Appoints New Member
Daniel Fleischman of Jewish Family Services, Inc., brings supportive housing expertise, non-profit network connections to oversight body.
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Medical College of Wisconsin Celebrates Grand Opening of the Center for Cancer Discovery, Heralding a New Era of Cancer Research in Wisconsin
MCW President and CEO Dr. John Raymond, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, elected officials, and community leaders in attendance for today’s ribbon cutting ceremony.
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Medical College of Wisconsin Applauds Governor Evers, State Legislature For Supporting Investments in a New Eye Institute Facility and Family Medicine Residency Program
Earlier today, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed the state’s biennial budget that included funding for the development and construction of a new Eye Institute facility at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and an increased investment for MCW’s family medicine residency program.