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Washington Monthly ranks UW as No. 1 national public university

September 5, 2024

The rankings are based on a school’s contribution to the public good in three categories: social mobility, research, and providing opportunities for public service.

New students

Convocation 2024 welcomes a whole new batch of students to the Badger Universe

September 3, 2024

For thousands of freshmen and transfer students, New Student Convocation at the Kohl Center Tuesday served as their formal welcome to the Badger Universe and the start of their academic careers.

Media

With marching band spirit and classic Wisconsin scenery, UW–Madison’s new TV spot highlights a far-reaching impact on the state  

September 3, 2024

UW–Madison’s new 30-second TV spot, “Band Together,” highlights the university’s deep-rooted, far-reaching impact on the state, represented by UW Marching Band ambassadors performing “On, Wisconsin!” in a surprising range of real-world settings.

Recent Sightings

Smiling, laughing people in a crowd enjoy a performance in an auditorium.

MCOR performances rev up the crowd The event showcased a range of dance, musical, spoken-word, stepping and strolling talent by Multicultural Student Center-affiliated student organizations and individual performers. See more

Photo by: Jeff Miller

Featured Expert

Max Besbris: Hurricane Francine, property damage and inequality

Hurricane Francine is another example of recent extreme weather events that have the potential to cause significant damage. Associate professor… More

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New students

W Project: New students enjoy Bucky boot camp

August 30, 2024

Thousands of new freshmen and transfer students gathered at Camp Randall Stadium on Thursday for a crash course on becoming a Badger.

Students

They love their small-town roots: These UW–Madison undergrads advise other rural students on higher ed 

August 27, 2024

Rural peer advisers are current college students who fan out to rural schools and communities to answer questions, provide information, and share first-person insights with students, parents and high school counselors.