Wisconsin Welcome
Convocation 2026: Heeding advice, finding community and having ‘a beginner’s mind’
Thousands of new students packed the Kohl Center for their formal welcome to the world of being a Badger.
Wisconsin Welcome
The ‘W’ connection
Thousands of first-year and transfer students took to Camp Randall Stadium for the ultimate class photo and an intro course on Badger spirit during the W Project.
Faculty
New UW faculty get a warm Wisconsin Welcome
At a picnic Wednesday at Olin House, new UW–Madison faculty members and their families got their own chance to connect.
Recent Sightings
The Badgers are back in town The UW–Madison campus looked a little more vibrant as students returned for the start of a multiday residence hall move-in. See more
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The history and legacy of Camp Randall are rooted in a deep respect for those who have served our nation, dating back to the Civil War.
With the opening of Veterans Memorial Plaza, we will continue that tradition, honoring our veterans and creating a lasting place of
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Laura Knoll: Growing Cyclospora Outbreak
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Campus Life
What we did on your summer vacation
From new faces to refreshed places, catch up on the top 10 headlines from a busy summer on campus.
Student Life
Welcome to ‘Reg Week’
The UW Marching Band’s audition process is an intense but rewarding experience.
Funding News
$27M WARF investment fuels UW–Madison’s next frontiers in research
The gift aims to accelerate four high-impact research initiatives at the university: quantum technologies, brain health, fusion energy and national security.