Tag Student life
Students encouraged to register to be Badger Volunteers
The semester-long Badger Volunteers program offers UW–Madison students the training and support they need in order to provide meaningful public service to the Madison community. Read More
Free voter IDs available to UW–Madison students
Recent changes in state law make it necessary for all Wisconsin voters to present a photo ID at the polls. Read More
Despite Rose Bowl loss, Badger spirit shines through
Badger fans turned much of Rose Bowl Stadium red and jumped around enough to get the joint swaying in a breathtaking night of football that saw both Wisconsin and Oregon shatter records and put on a show to remember. Read More
Student organizations kick off social media challenge to benefit scholarships
Inspired by the The Bucky Challenge, the University of Wisconsin Student Foundation and the Wisconsin Alumni Student Board are raising money for the Great People Scholarship through social media. Read More
UHS offers healthier ways to give it the old college try during final exams
University of Wisconsin–Madison students are preparing to do what college students have done for years as they face final exams and looming project deadlines - load up on caffeine and pull all-nighters. Read More
Big Ten Network offering scholarships for outstanding service
Applications for the inaugural Big Ten Network (BTN) LiveBIG Scholarship for Outstanding Service are now being accepted. Read More
MEDiC student-run clinics receive national recognition
The MEDiC program, which provides seven free health clinics in Madison, has received the President's Volunteer Service Award for its work in the community. Read More
UW undergraduate Alexis Brown named Rhodes Scholar
University of Wisconsin–Madison senior Alexis Brown is one of an elite group of American students to be awarded a 2012 Rhodes Scholarship, one of the most coveted honors in the world of higher education. Read More
Recent sightings: Pulling together
The Wisconsin women’s crew team rows along Lake Mendota during an autumn sunset on Nov. 4, 2011. Photo: Jeff Miller… Read More
Badger Ballroom to host first competition at UW–Madison
When Anna Nadon came to University of Wisconsin–Madison as a freshman she wanted to try something new. Finding Badger Ballroom Dance Team meant trying a new activity for Nadon, but it also meant finding an instant community. Read More
Greek community opens doors to area children to trick-or-treat
University of Wisconsin–Madison fraternities and sororities will host the thirteenth annual "Trick or Treat with the Greeks," an opportunity for underprivileged children to experience a fun and safe Halloween, from 3-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26. Read More
Gabe Javier: Sharing stories to help others share their own
Since arriving in August, Gabe Javier, assistant dean of students and director of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Campus Center, has hit the ground running. Read More
Slide show: Magical Night
Badger fans signal No. 8 Wisconsin's big win over No. 7 Nebraska at Camp Randall Stadium on Oct. 1, 2011. The Badgers won 48-17 in what was Nebraska’s first conference game as a Big Ten member. Read More
Campus flu-shot clinics start Sept. 30
University Health Services (UHS) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will once again offer free seasonal influenza immunizations (flu shots) for all registered students, faculty and staff. Read More
New Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house to be dedicated
The new Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house will be dedicated at 237 Langdon St. this week, nearly three years after a fire destroyed the original historic building on the same lot. Read More
UW–Madison Diversity Forum set for Oct. 6
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity and Climate will host the annual Diversity Forum from 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6, at Union South. Read More
Slide show: Campus Beauty
With a new academic year under way and autumn just around the corner, Inside UW–Madison, an e-newsletter, recently asked faculty and staff to name their favorite natural places on campus. Whether you can check them out in person or can only admire from afar, here are some of the locations that no doubt inspired Newsweek and The Daily Beast to rank UW–Madison as the second-most beautiful college campus. Read More