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Through Ranjan’s Reflections, Dean Devesh Ranjan opens a window into the ideas driving his bold agenda for our college and his vision for how engineering can shape our tomorrow.

Max Schneider, Co-President of Wisco Humanoids, working on an armature for humanoid robot.
March 2, 2026

Why the Badger engineering experience matters in an AI education era

These days, discussions about AI dominate the news—with topics ranging from privacy, safety and regulation to data center energy use and AI’s impact on jobs and the workforce. Over the…

Data center server room
January 27, 2026

Building a future in which AI and energy advance, together

The first time I stepped inside a data center, it was like experiencing the beating heart of the digital world. The physical infrastructure and technology are, in and of themselves,…

Dean Ranjan on stage with a graduating student at the 2025 Winter Commencement ceremony with a view of the crowd behind them
December 17, 2025

Winter 2025 commencement: Reflections on dreams realized

This past Sunday, UW-Madison held its winter commencement ceremony, conferring degrees to more than 2,100 proud Badgers. For me, it was a true full-circle moment: Eighteen years ago, I walked…