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University, private-sector collaboration brings Bucky Wagon back for Homecoming

October 7, 2011

Decades of rust, bent running boards and unreliable cable brakes and steering aren't suitable for a campus icon.

UW–Madison celebrates a century of Homecoming

October 5, 2011

Bucky Badger is among those celebrating 100 years of Homecoming at the University of Wisconsin–Madison to the tune of "Bucky Badger's 100 Greatest Hits," this year's Homecoming theme.

Red Tie Gala to celebrate 150 years of alumni legacy

September 20, 2011

Alumni will make a red-carpet entrance this October as they celebrate University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni and traditions at the Red Tie Gala, the capstone event of the Wisconsin Alumni Association's 150th anniversary.

The Bucky Challenge: Connect with UW–Madison, help students

September 15, 2011

Here’s a challenge that’s easy to undertake: connect with the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the Wisconsin Alumni Association, or both, on Twitter and Facebook and help students.

Alumni Park: A gift to the heart of UW–Madison

September 7, 2011

A new promenade and green space called Alumni Park along the shore of Lake Mendota at the east end of the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus will soon be a vibrant area where students and alumni can enjoy their Wisconsin experience.

Wisconsin Alumni Association unveils new ice cream flavor to celebrate 150 years

June 23, 2011

The Wisconsin Alumni Association unveiled the secret ingredients of Babcock Hall Dairy's new flavor, Mad Grad Medley, at a birthday party to commemorate its 150th anniversary.

Wisconsin Alumni Association seeks nominations for Forward under 40 Awards

June 16, 2011

As the Wisconsin Alumni Association's Forward under 40 awards program enters its fifth year of honoring outstanding Badger graduates under age 40, great things continue to happen.

Badgers vote to carry on tradition with The Red Shirt, fourth edition

June 7, 2011

Alumni, students, fans and friends of the University of Wisconsin–Madison cast nearly 7,000 votes to select a spirited design for the next The Red Shirt, now in its fourth edition.

Voting now open as The Red Shirt campus tradition continues

May 10, 2011

Whether it's Fifth Quarter after a football game, rubbing Lincoln's foot for good luck, or singing "Varsity," traditions are an important part of what it means to be a Badger.

International students invited to graduation celebration

April 22, 2011

On Monday, April 25, the Wisconsin Alumni Association will honor graduating international students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison with an award ceremony and reception.

Television insiders and Badger alumni look at today’s media

April 22, 2011

It's the job of those working in broadcast journalism to report on the news, not make news. When five high-profile journalists are invited to discuss the changing nature of television news at their alma mater, however, that's a different story.

Alumni Weekend to get Badgers in the right spirit

April 19, 2011

Badger spirit will be everywhere from April 28-May 1 as hundreds of University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni and friends return to campus for Alumni Weekend and celebrate Spirit Day across Wisconsin and the world.

All-Campus Party for UW–Madison students celebrates end of school year

April 14, 2011

The 11th annual All-Campus Party (ACP) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, hosted by the Wisconsin Alumni Student Board (WASB), kicks off today (April 14), with a Senior Party.

Expect Badger spirit at Party at the Pier

December 28, 2010

Watch out, southern California. You are about to get schooled in how to be a Badger.

Official Badger bowl tour is about to take flight

December 23, 2010

University of Wisconsin football players won't be the only ones heading out to Pasadena for the Rose Bowl. The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) in partnership with Wisconsin Athletics will be transporting more than 3,200 UW alumni, friends and fans looking to cheer their team on to victory.

UW-Madison’s official Badger Bowl Tour brings fans to the Rose Bowl

November 30, 2010

The Wisconsin Badgers are preparing for a return to the Rose Bowl on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011, and fans can follow the team to Pasadena, Calif., as part of the official Badger Bowl Tour by the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) and Wisconsin Athletics.

UW-Madison students and parents ready to experience Madison together

November 10, 2010

More than 1,600 University of Wisconsin–Madison students and their parents are about to kick off a weekend of Badger family bonding at Parents' Weekend Friday-Sunday, Nov. 12-14.

Badger alumni offer $700,000 in scholarship support for UW students

October 19, 2010

As students returned to the University of Wisconsin–Madison this fall, more than 400 students entered classrooms knowing they had generous support from proud fellow Badgers.

Outstanding alumni chapters earn highest honors

October 18, 2010

The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) has honored 17 outstanding alumni chapters around the country for their work to provide support for local alumni and maintain a strong connection with the University of Wisconsin–Madison.