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Remembering 9/11, 25 years later

September 9, 2026

A look back at how the UW–Madison community came together amid tragedy.

We are the champions

August 10, 2026

From the soccer pitch to the ice rink, revisit some of the most memorable national title runs in Badger sports history.

UW–Madison’s architectural treasures

July 27, 2026

The university has built a wealth of nationally recognized historic places since opening its doors in 1848, serving physical reminders of the past that makes the future possible.

The iconic campus clock

June 26, 2026

Before the era of cellphones and smartwatches, Music Hall’s 100-foot-high clock tower was one of the only places on campus to reference the official time.

The UW’s lost traditions

March 20, 2026

From roasting hotdogs in the Rathskeller fireplace to throwing rivals off the boathouse pier, what it takes to be a Badger is continually changing.

Dancing for (over) a century

February 2, 2026

The Dance Department is preparing to celebrate the centennial of UW–Madison's (and the nation's) first dance major. Look back at some of the milestones that have shaped the program.

How to win a Nobel Prize

January 14, 2026

Meet the UW–Madison faculty and alumni whose discoveries changed the world.

The Badgers’ worthy opponent

November 25, 2025

The sports rivalry between UW–Madison and the University of Minnesota has produced legends and lore for the ages.