UW-Madison research expenditures at have exceeded $1 billion for the first time in the university's history.
The total includes federal, state and private research funds.
According to the National Science Foundation, research expenditures in science and engineering jumped $70 million from fiscal year 2009.
According to the NSF, UW-Madison ranks third in science and engineering expenditures out of 711 universities surveyed. The university ranks fifth in non-science areas.
Passing the $1 billion milestone reflects the university in a good light, Chancellor Biddy Martin said in a statement.
""This amazing achievement is testimony to the strength and competitiveness of our faculty,"" Martin said. ""It is great news for the university and the state of Wisconsin.""
