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A very Badger Halloween
From carved pumpkins to costumed climbs, students showed off their creativity and Badger pride at various events across campus.
Celebrating (re)connection at Family Weekend
Undergraduate students welcomed their loved ones to UW–Madison for three days of academic, athletic and social activities during this year's Family Weekend.
Rock and roll and unleashed curiosity with Science on the Square
Wisconsinites shared collective jaw drops as they explored the kickoff event for the 15th annual Wisconsin Science Festival.
Badgers make a splash with late-night Aqua Zumba
Dozens of Badgers danced in the Bakke's Cove Pool earlier this month in a free, late-night Aqua Zumba class led by recent alum Olivia Youngbauer.
During Fill the Hill, we wear pink
UW students, faculty and alumni temporarily replace their Badger red with flamingo pink to celebrate the annual day-of-giving initiative.
A colorful kickoff to Homecoming
UW student organizations showcased their Badger pride with painted messages on the windows of Memorial Union ahead of this week's Homecoming festivities.
A big birthday bash for Bucky
The UW mascot celebrated his 85th birthday with a kids’ pep rally at the Overture Center, a parade down State Street and a gathering at the Terrace.
Badger football returns under the lights, in the best college football town in America
Staying up late for the season opener, UW fans celebrated their team shutting out the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks 17-0.
W Project: Teaching the Badger way
On Aug. 27, thousands of first-year University of Wisconsin–Madison students gathered at Camp Randall Stadium for the W Project, a crash course in the Badger spirit.
From lakes to labs: Explore some of UW’s fascinating summer classes
Each summer, thousands of Badgers enroll in Summer Term courses to make progress on degree requirements, get hands-on training or even try something new.
All the world’s a stage — including Allen Centennial Garden
Shakespeare and modern jazz have bloomed in the University of Wisconsin–Madison Allen Centennial Gardens this summer along with the lilies, asters and hydrangea.
We like to move it!
Summer is the perfect time to get out and get moving on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. In July, everywhere you looked you could see people cycling, kayaking, sailing and playing basketball and volleyball under the summer sun.
A deep dive into the life in our waters
Attendees learned all about the waters of Wisconsin and the world at the Limnology Open House at the Hasler Laboratory of Limnology on June 20
Jazzing up a summer evening
The rhythms and chords of jazz floated over Lake Mendota on Saturday, June 14, as several leading bands played in the finale of the Madison Jazz Festival at the Memorial Union Terrace.
Extracting beauty from flowers, by finesse or by force
One workshop taught how to arrange flowers into bouquets, and another taught how to pound them into fabrics to create colorful designs.
Wildlife finds home on the campus lakeshore
A springtime stroll through UW–Madison's Lakeshore neighborhood showcases the wildlife that inhabits campus.
‘All of it starts with you’: A special thanks to UW’s 2nd- and 3rd-shift employees
A nighttime event at Dejope Residence Hall recognized all the 2nd- and 3rd-shift employees who ensure the physical campus — from residence halls to lab spaces — runs safely and smoothly.
Campus welcomes Ash Perez as APIDA Heritage Month Speaker
Writer, director and producer Ash Perez headlined this year’s Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month keynote event.



















