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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.
Fast Times at UW–Madison
With seven straight conference championships under their belts, the UW men’s cross-country team is used to leaving the Big Ten competition in the dust.
UW Bat Brigade blends curiosity and conservation
Students on the brigade find opportunities to experience campus nature at night, take part in research, and support Wisconsin wildlife conservation.
Behind the scenes with Nate Buescher, UW freshman and Disney star
Meet the rising actor who’s balancing college classes with a lead role in the hit show ‘Electric Bloom.’
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.
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.
Homecoming Week 2025
From pink flamingos and silent disco to fireworks and a parade, see how UW–Madison students and alumni celebrated community the Badger way.
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.
Half a million Badgers and counting
UW–Madison has reached the milestone of 500,000 living alumni. See how they’re spreading the Wisconsin Idea around the state, country and world.
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.
UW rises to 36th overall, 12th among publics in U.S. News rankings
UW–Madison’s undergraduate nursing program ranked eighth overall and fifth among publics, and the university’s undergraduate programs also received top 20 rankings in engineering, computer sciences, business, economics and psychology.
Students celebrate Latine heritage with annual march up Bascom Hill
The event, organized by the Latine Heritage Month Planning Committee, is a chance for all UW students to celebrate Latine culture, make new connections and greet old friends.
Bucky’s Tuition Promise boosts retention rate for lower-income students, long-term study finds
UW–Madison’s flagship financial aid program increases second-year retention by several percentage points.
New year, same Badger spirit
Badgers are back! Campus has reawakened as students settle in for a new academic year.
Thousands of new Badgers kick off the school year with convocation ceremony
UW–Madison’s newest students gathered for a formal welcome to campus during New Student Convocation.
Taking the court: Players and fans are ready for another action-packed Badger volleyball season
The Kohl Center was the backdrop for thousands of volleyball fans — most sporting Badger red in support of the home team — during the Opening Spike Classic.
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.
Finding their spark
Moving into a new learning community, these students are ready for a full-scale immersion in the Wisconsin Idea.
UW–Madison’s summer snapshot
Camp Randall was filled with music again, several new buildings rose up, students learned both indoors and out and research continued.