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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.
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.
Bucky’s Classroom star: Helping 7th graders across the state prepare for college
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
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
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
From sailing to hiking to skiing, UW–Madison students explore new passions and find community in outdoor activities.
Bridging the Divide
A new campus dialogue series invites UW students with different ideologies to discuss challenging topics and understand each other’s points of view.
Home is where my pet is
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.
All roads lead to tradition: MENA Heritage Month explores the community’s homelands and histories
Each March, the University of Wisconsin–Madison, celebrates MENA Heritage Month – a time for the campus community to recognize the vibrant cultures of the Middle Eastern North African (MENA) region.
He sought more opportunities for student artists. Now he’s leading a major show.
UW–Madison junior Bryce Dailey has an eye on a marketing career, with a long-term goal of starting an arts-related business. He wanted to get student artwork in front of a broader audience, so he got creative. The result: an independent, off-campus show focused on building community, especially among undergraduate artists. It’s exactly the kind of thing the university encourages.
Through her story of loss and resilience, UW freshman hopes to help others ‘find their light in their darkness’
She chose to bring her spirit of service and passion for mental health advocacy to UW–Madison thanks to the financial aid of Bucky's Pell Pathway.
Marissa Bode brings ‘Wicked’ star power and a platform of authentic representation to Memorial Union
In "Wicked," the character of Nessarose uses a wheelchair and Bode is making history as the first actress who uses a wheelchair to play the role.
Still / Moving 2024
Experience UW–Madison in 2024 through the camera’s lens.
Meet the dogs behind pet therapy during finals week
Dogs on Call, which trains therapy dogs to be helpful companions during stressful seasons, has partnered with UW–Madison to bring dogs to five different locations on campus leading up to and throughout finals week.
Friendsgiving is all about the friends — and food
Students gathered to eat and socialize at a Student Friendsgiving meal at the Tripp Commons at the Memorial Union on Nov. 19.
UW–Madison’s Indigenous community centers Native November around love
This year’s Native November theme, “Love is…”, celebrated the ways Indigenous people show love for their culture. From food to the arts to stories passed on from generations, love is deeply rooted in the Indigenous community.