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Badgers head to NCAA hockey championship
The women's hockey team defeated Boston College 1-0 Friday and heads to the NCAA championship Sunday.
Surgeon honored for work in orthopedics, sports medicine
The American Medical Women’s Association will honor Dr. Tamara Scerpella with its Woman in Science Award, recognizing her contributions to medical science, through basic research, publications and leadership in the field.
Legendary UW men’s hockey coach Jeff Sauer passes away
Sauer led the Badgers to 489 victories, the most victories for a UW coach in any sport. He guided Wisconsin to the 1983 and 1990 NCAA titles.
Big Apple Badgers: Troy Vincent
New York City is home to the National Football League front office, and that’s where we find Troy Vincent, former star UW defensive back and current executive vice president of football operations for the NFL. He talks about his love of UW–Madison and how his time here changed his life.
Athletics, financial aid reap rewards from record UW merchandise sales
Royalties from the sale of licensed UW–Madison merchandise set a record in 2015-16, exceeding $4.4 million.
Q & A: Van Matre reflects on expanding and protecting the UW brand
Over her 17 years as the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s trademark licensing director, Cindy Van Matre has protected the UW trademark and helped expand it into…
Students make finals of ‘Team Ninja Warrior’
Three UW students – "Science Ninja" Zach Kemmerer, pole vaulter Taylor Amann and "R.A. Ninja" Andrew Philibeck – made it to the finals of "Team Ninja Warrior College Madness," airing Dec. 20.
Another big night for Badger volleyball
The Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team defeated the Washington State Cougars during second round play in the NCAA Division 1 championship at the UW Field House Friday night. The Badgers swept the Cougars, 3-0, and advanced to the Sweet 16 regionals, to be hosted at the Field House Dec. 9-10.
Dancing and marching wrap Camp Randall in ‘Circle of Life’
For the first time ever, UW–Madison dance students performed original choreography alongside the UW Marching Band during halftime of a Badger football game.
Blank comments to Nov. 7 faculty senate
Chancellor Rebecca Blank shared the following statement to the Nov. 7 meeting of the UW–Madison Faculty Senate: “I am personally very sorry for the hurt…
Gard draws on lessons from family, faith, farm
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel highlights men's basketball Coach Greg Gard's relationship with his father, who passed away from brain cancer a year ago.
Nicholas leaves lasting legacy with match campaign
As part of a $50 million gift to the university, the Ab Nicholas family earmarked $20 million for UW Athletics with the idea that other individuals would match it for a total of $40 million. That project has reached the finish line.
Red threads
Badger backers make their way through smoke machines as they enter the stadium tunnel during the Night of the New Red Threads Under Armour launch party at Camp Randall Stadium on June 30. The event marked the beginning of a new $96 million, 10-year apparel partnership between Wisconsin Athletics and Under Armour.
CLI Spring Open House celebrates leadership development
The Coordinated Leadership Initiative has positively impacted curriculum, student organizations and employee engagement.