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A colorful kickoff to Homecoming

October 6, 2025

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

October 6, 2025

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

September 29, 2025

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

September 23, 2025

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

September 15, 2025

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

September 15, 2025

UW–Madison’s flagship financial aid program increases second-year retention by several percentage points.

New year, same Badger spirit

September 8, 2025

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

September 2, 2025

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

August 31, 2025

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

August 29, 2025

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

August 28, 2025

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

August 26, 2025

Moving into a new learning community, these students are ready for a full-scale immersion in the Wisconsin Idea.

UW–Madison’s summer snapshot

August 21, 2025

Camp Randall was filled with music again, several new buildings rose up, students learned both indoors and out and research continued.

From lakes to labs: Explore some of UW’s fascinating summer classes

August 15, 2025

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.

Bucky’s Classroom star: Helping 7th graders across the state prepare for college 

June 27, 2025

Stephanie Kressin has visited more than 250 seventh-grade classrooms around the state to help get students to start thinking about college, especially those who otherwise may not have, and leading them down a path to higher education. 

Camp Randall’s unforgettable concerts

June 20, 2025

This summer, Camp Randall Stadium is opening its gates to concertgoers for the first time since 1997, when the Rolling Stones capped a decade-long run of world-famous rock bands making tour stops at the historic home of Badger football.

The Green Fund: How UW–Madison students are driving a global sustainability effort

May 7, 2025

Students bring their proposals to the Green Fund staff and receive support as they turn their ideas into tangible projects. Staff assist in helping students meet with campus stakeholders, collect and analyze data, write funding proposals, implement the project and tell the story about the outcomes.

Exploring the great outdoors with Hoofers

April 30, 2025

From sailing to hiking to skiing, UW–Madison students explore new passions and find community in outdoor activities.

Home is where my pet is

April 23, 2025

Having a pet in college is not for everyone, but some UW students say it has its benefits. "Coming home to Colt is often the highlight of my day. His tail wags as he jumps up and down when I walk through the door, and I couldn’t feel more grateful to have him with me," says one student.