Thank you for your interest in the WCER Redesign Project. This project kicked off in late February 2026. Work is anticipated in phases, with the first part of the updated website launching in approximately August 2026.
This project is being managed by the Office of Research & Scholarship’s Research Communications Team.
The new website will be built in WiscWeb using the UW Theme 2.0. The goal is to simplify and streamline content, with a focus on our external audiences. Information intended for internal WCER audiences will no longer be housed on the WCER website. This work will be done in phases, and not all aspects of the site will be fully complete at launch.
Project Updates
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April 2026
The WCER website redesign project is officially underway, led by the Office of Research & Scholarship (ORS) Communications in collaboration with WCER leadership. The project is currently targeting a tentative August launch, with opportunities for WCER staff to participate in usability testing and provide feedback later this summer (around July).
The primary goal of the redesign is to simplify and streamline WCER’s web content to better serve external audiences, including funders, partners, and practitioners, while clearly showcasing the breadth and impact of WCER research and updating to a more modern and accessible website platform.
Work to date has included a full content audit of the current site — which includes more than 4,500 pages — and the development of a clear strategy to guide next steps and keep the project moving forward.
For those interested in following progress, a WCER Website Redesign Dashboard is available and will be updated throughout the project. Additionally, we will continue to share monthly updates here in the WCER newsletter.
More opportunities to engage will be shared as the project progresses.
Feedback Log
Feedback submitted to the team will be recorded here. Not all recommendations will be possible within the selected website platform. We will aim to record all feedback within 7-10 business days.