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UW-Madison wins Big Ten blood drive, receives $1 million for health
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been awarded $1 million to advance student or community health after winning a blood drive competition among all Big Ten Conference universities.
When the snowstorm ends, the Battle for Bascom begins
See who emerged victorious in the traditional snowball fight between Lakeshore and Southeast residents.
Studying the night away
UW students prepare for the end of the fall semester during the study-friendly event, The Long Night Against Procrastination.
He’s a freshman business major and already a successful entrepreneur
Freshman Wyatt Vail built a photography business as a sophomore in high school. Now, he's bringing his business acumen to UW–Madison.
A time for Friendsgiving
During Friendsgiving at the Union, Badgers celebrate the connections they've made in campus.
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.