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‘An emotional day’: Welcoming home new Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst
Surrounded by the Badger community, the new director of athletics was formally introduced during a pair of events at Camp Randall Stadium.
Veteran college athletics administrator Shawn Eichorst appointed University of Wisconsin Director of Athletics
A proven and respected college sports executive, attorney and former collegiate athlete, Shawn Eichorst has been appointed as the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Director of Athletics.
Student-athletes lock in on academics during the summer
UW–Madison student-athletes know that every season counts, including summer. Four Badgers share how Summer Term helps keep them prepared for the year ahead.
Athletic director search begins next phase
Stakeholder listening sessions have concluded and applications will be accepted through June 10.
UW–Madison launches search for next Director of Athletics
The process is being initiated by interim Chancellor Eric Wilcots.
The Crazylegs Classic kicks off spring in Madison
Evolving into a major event, the annual run/walk celebrates campus scenery and Badger community.
A proud day to be a Badger, even in defeat
The young team proved they’ll be a force to reckon with for years to come.
The Badgers are back
UW men’s hockey stuns North Dakota and advances to the NCAA championship game for the first time since 2010.
Badgers are back-to-back champs
UW women’s hockey overcomes a late scare from Ohio State to secure a record ninth national title.
Badgers power past Penn State in overtime thriller
With a big boost from its Olympians, UW women’s hockey advances to the NCAA championship game.
Cheering for the champs
Badger fans packed The Sett for the Olympic women’s hockey gold medal game featuring 11 current and former UW–Madison players.
Badgers in the 2026 Winter Olympics
Follow along as 12 current and former UW women’s hockey players compete for gold in Italy.
Badger volleyball battles to the bitter end in a five-set thriller at the national semifinals
Wisconsin fans took over downtown Kansas City and saw their team nearly pull off an upset of No. 1 seed Kentucky.
UW–Madison wins Abbott-Big Ten blood drive, receives $1 million for health
The university was awarded $1 million to advance student or community health after winning a blood drive competition among all Big Ten Conference schools.
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.
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.
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.
‘We are here’: New ad highlights national reach of Big Ten universities
A new TV ad by the Big Ten Conference celebrates the collective and collaborative impact of its members schools, including UW–Madison.
Game changers: ‘Badger Inquiry on Sport’ breaks ground on the science of leadership
A a research partnership between the School of Education and UW Athletics is delivering insightful results for high-level players who want to work on the psychological aspects of their game.