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‘Cabinet of curiosities’ captures nature through work of artists and scientists

February 21, 2014

Of all the places Sierra Swenson expected to end up during her first semester at college, precious few were lined with jars full of preserved reptiles.

Following Molly: A new student’s first day

September 3, 2013

Molly Sequin of Howard, Wis., is in good company: She’s one of more than 7,500 first-year and transfer students who are getting to know campus one day at a time this semester — and Sept. 3 was a biggie: her first day of classes.

Changes ease college transition for students, families

June 27, 2013

When Andy Haas Schneider brought her youngest daughter Abbey to the University of Wisconsin–Madison's SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising and Registration) last year, the family expected the same old rush.

First-year center welcomes two assistant directors

June 11, 2013

The Center for the First-Year Experience (CFYE), within the Division of Student Life, has announced two new assistant directors within the office.

Martin takes over as director of the Center for the First-Year Experience

November 15, 2012

On Dec. 1, Carren Martin starts her new role as director of the Center for the First-Year Experience after serving as interim co-director for the past year.

Finalists named for assistant dean and director of the Center for the First-Year Experience

October 15, 2012

Three finalists have been selected in the university’s search for an assistant dean and director of the Center for the First-Year Experience

#FindUW offers a social-media scavenger hunt for students

September 4, 2012

UW-Madison has a booming social-media scene, with hundreds of accounts stretching across platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Foursquare. It also has historic buildings, time-honored traditions and a 935-acre campus.

Student orientation launches with a renewed focus

June 5, 2012

Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) officially launched at Union South on May 31, promising an experience that will be slightly different for the 2012 incoming new transfer and freshmen students.

Student feedback helps drive placement testing changes

February 2, 2012

UW-Madison, after carefully listening to students, is adjusting the way it administers placement testing, beginning this year.

Transfer Transition Program: Providing innovative ways to serve transfer students

January 24, 2012

Hundreds of students transfer to UW–Madison in the spring semester, and thousands more do it in the fall.

Four honored for first-year student work

November 15, 2011

The Center for the First-Year Experience (CFYE) honored the accomplishments of four individuals who have worked to improve the campus for new students during the Friday, Nov. 11 First-Year Conference.

Center turns to innovative methods with first-year students

November 8, 2011

Inside UW–Madison talks with Center for the First-Year Experience Director Wren Singer ahead of the center's annual conference about how the university has shifted to a more comprehensive approach to serving the needs of first-year students.