Tag Student life
Shared governance – the voice of campus
Shared governance gives representation to academic staff, classified staff, faculty and students – all taking part in making significant decisions concerning the operation of the university. Read More
Update: No changes to Winter Commencement plans
The Winter Commencement ceremony will take place as scheduled at the Kohl Center on Sunday, Dec. 22 at 10 a.m. Extra crews have worked through the night to clear nearby sidewalks and plow parking lots. Read More
Tip: The 12 days of experts
For many, the holiday season brings joy, fun and cookies. Lots of cookies. Read More
Fourth year of MIU brings stability, success
When the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates (MIU) first went public in 2009, the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus – and the state of Wisconsin itself – looked very different. Read More
Student, mother of eight finds balance in a busy life
Melissa Guth, like many students, has to strike a balance between being a full-time student with her other commitments. Unlike most other students, Guth’s other main commitment is to her eight kids. Read More
Student debt levels below national average
Undergraduate student loan debt at the University of Wisconsin–Madison continues to be below the national, state and UW System averages, according to the Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA). Read More
Mad Madison Metals forges creativity
A harvest helmet that holds growing wheat and plays music, metal safety goggles and miniature ice cream scoops – these are just a few of the objects produced by University of Wisconsin–Madison student metal artists. Read More
UW-Madison senior wins prestigious Marshall Scholarship
Andrew Bulovsky's Twitter profile reads like a mini-resume for student involvement. He's vice president of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Class of 2014, a hockey player, golfer, Wisconsinite and proud Badger. Read More
UW-Madison senior wins Rhodes Scholarship
University of Wisconsin–Madison senior Drew Birrenkott has been awarded a 2014 Rhodes Scholarship. He joins an elite group of students that have received one of the top honors in higher education. Read More
Slideshow: Goodbye to fall
As the northern wind blows and the last oak tree leaves on Bascom Hill begin to fall, we bid adieu to autumn's golden moment. It's been a glorious season to behold. Read More
Teach-in to help “Young Invincibles” select health insurance options
A teach-in on new health insurance options is designed to send students home for Thanksgiving with important information to discuss with their families. Read More
Crisis fund helps students get back to normal
No one expects their home to go up in flames, but that’s what happened to the residents of the Casa Blanca Apartments on Sunday, Nov. 10. Some residents left their apartments unsure of when they would be able to return, or whether their possessions might be damaged beyond repair. Read More
Fire on Old University Ave. displaces students
The Dean of Students’ Office is leading efforts to assist approximately 50 University of Wisconsin–Madison students affected by an overnight structural fire near campus. Read More
Recent sightings: Masking
Dressed as dominos, an administrative group of employees take to the stage during a Halloween costume contest held at the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Oct. 31, 2013. Read More
First-year student remembered for love of music, nature
Cassidy Fritsch came to UW–Madison with a track record of academic success and a readiness to get involved. In just over six weeks on campus, she had already joined several organizations that spoke to her concern about the natural world: the Veterinary Science Club and the GreenHouse Residential Learning Community. Read More
Everyone loves a parade: Homecoming 2013
2013 marked the 103rd year of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Homecoming Parade, this year presented by Lowe's. Read More
Statement on UW Marching Band/Detroit Lions incident
Lori Berquam, vice provost for student life and dean of students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and Mike Leckrone, director of the UW Marching Band, have issued the following statement: Read More
UW Sailing: Against the odds, this club sport makes waves
Unlike most collegiate sailing teams, the UW–Madison Sailing Team has to deal with eighty-plus days of Lake Mendota ice — but the team doesn’t let a little bad weather hold them back. Read More