Recent sightings: Campus warm-up March 13, 2015 Share Photo: Bryce Richter A still-frozen Lake Mendota and the lack of chairs at the Memorial Union Terrace weren’t enough to deter members of the UW–Madison community from soaking in the sun on a 64-degree day. Editor’s picks UW–Madison’s reach throughout Wisconsin adds up to $38.9 billion a year The university supports more than 287,000 jobs and helps drive private-sector growth. ‘Being part of something bigger than you’ with Badger Volunteers UW–Madison students head into the local community to find purpose and make a difference. UW–Madison again named a ‘new Ivy’ by Forbes The university was selected as one of the best in the country at "preparing and graduating the talent" that meets today's workforce needs. UW–Madison graduate programs ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News Nearly 20 programs ranked in their respective Top 10 lists, shining a light on the breadth and depth of the university’s graduate offerings.