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UW–Madison professor awarded 2026 Nobel Prize in physics

Original: UW–Madison professor wins 2026 Nobel Prize in physics

A professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has been named a winner of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics. The honor places the university among the world's leading research institutions and brings attention to work conducted on its campus. Local outlets are reporting the announcement as a major achievement for the school and the state.

Why now: The announcement of a prestigious Nobel Prize win for a local professor is major news for the university and the region.

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