Photo galleries
Reception celebrates the work of the newly opened Center for Campus History
First announced in January 2023, the center will will be devoted to educating the campus community about the university’s past in ways that will enrich the curriculum, inform administrative decisions and bolster efforts to achieve a more equitable university. Read More
Powwow celebrates Native cultures for Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Student organization Wunk Sheek hosted the powwow, welcoming the community to enjoy a celebration of Indigenous cultures. Read More
Reception welcomes new faculty of color and celebrates promotions
Members of the campus community gathered Monday, Oct. 9, for the annual Faculty of Color Reception, where they welcomed 46 new faculty of color, honored 35 newly promoted faculty of color and connected with colleagues. Read More
A harvest for all from the People’s Farm
Volunteers with The People's Farm student organization celebrated their harvest at the F.H. King garden by giving it all away to the campus community. Read More
A look at lasting legacies and tailgating traditions from Homecoming 2023
Fans turned out on a bright and crisp fall morning to celebrate Homecoming 2023 ahead of the Badger football game, with many adding their own traditions to the game day experience. Read More
Badgers on parade: Scenes from Homecoming 2023
UW–Madison's community came together Friday night to celebrate the annual Homecoming parade and the first Homecoming Block Party. Read More
The 2023 winners: Cool Science Image Contest
Winning submissions were created with a variety of equipment and techniques, including digital cameras, transparent cellophane, cutting-edge microscopes and geographical maps. Read More
Bakke center qualities: nature, wellness, “one-stop shop” and welcoming atmosphere
The Bakke offers a wide range of features including cardio, weightlifting, cooking, dancing, sport simulators, nap pods, mental health and wellness, a rock wall and even a protein shake station. Read More
UW and tribal leaders honor newly installed Truman Lowe sculpture
“Effigy: Bird Form” is meant to evoke the effigy mounds that have since disappeared. The sculpture is located on the eastern edge of Observatory Hill just north of Van Hise Hall. Read More
From medieval armor to improv comedy, there’s a student org for everyone
Looking to find your community, UW students? The Fall Student Organization Fair at the Kohl Center on Sept. 8 featured clubs for every interest. Read More
MCOR: Sharing cultural traditions from around the world
Twenty-seven groups from different student organizations affiliated with the Multicultural Student Center performed a mix of stepping/strolling, dance routines and a capella singing for new students seeking to join student organizations. Read More
Badgers off to a blazing-hot start
The Badgers football team and head coach Luke Fickell started the new era of Wisconsin football with a 38-17 defeat of the Buffalo Bulls. Read More
All about the W
On the evening of Sept. 1, thousands of first-year University of Wisconsin–Madison students gathered at Camp Randall Stadium for the W Project, a crash course in the Badger spirit. Read More
New faculty receive welcome from Chancellor Mnookin and university leaders
More than 150 members of the campus community attended the reception, held annually at Olin House. Read More
Summer evenings on the prairie
A walk through Curtis Prairie at the Arboretum is an ideal time and place to slow an overly busy mind and restore one’s spirit, whether its watching the pink bergamot unfurl, the goldenrod spears reaching for the sky, or bees buzzing on a delicate lavender Joe-Pye weed. Read More
2nd- and 3rd-shift employees enjoy late-night ice cream social
More than 300 second- and third-shift employees enjoyed ice cream and an inside look at the new Bakke Recreation and Wellbeing Center at an Employee Appreciation Ice Cream Social event from 10 p.m. to midnight on Wednesday, Aug. 16. Read More
Putting the ‘unity’ in community
The South Madison community celebrated the ninth annual Unity Picnic at the UW South Madison Partnership. Read More
UW employees beat the heat with a cool scoop of Babcock ice cream
The annual event serves as a gesture of thanks for employees’ hard work and dedication throughout the academic year. Read More
A fond farewell for Provost Scholz
Members of the UW community gathered to bid a fond farewell to Provost Karl Scholz, who will become the next president of the University of Oregon on July 1. Read More
Mortarboards become billboards
It's an art form: Graduates wore caps decorated with flowers, beads and messages ranging from the classic — "On, Wisconsin" — to the epic — "Long story short: I survived." Read More