Video Mike Leckrone, Leader of the Band
Mike Leckrone has been the UW Marching Band Director for more than 40 years. But until now he’s never tried his hand at a climbing wall or being a mascot. It turns out he’s game to try anything!
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Meet UW–Madison’s Nobel Prize winners
Francis Halzen, winner of the 2026 Nobel Prize in physics, joins a community of Badgers who’ve changed the world.
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The Wisconsin Idea volunteers for the Peace Corps
UW–Madison has been named the top volunteer-producing university since 2017.
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UW rises to 8th among publics, 34th overall, in U.S. News rankings
“Best Value Schools” ranking also jumps 23 spots, placing UW–Madison 24th in the nation.
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IceCube Neutrino Observatory gets a major upgrade beneath the ice
The project ensures that UW–Madison’s efforts at IceCube remain at the forefront of neutrino astronomy for years to come.
