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Celebrating the vote with verve
On Monday night, students gathered for a Voterpalooza event at the Rathskeller in Memorial Union, in advance of Tuesday's presidential primary in Wisconsin. Read More
The ‘cruelest month’ strikes again with winter storm
A winter storm that combined snow, sleet and rain made getting around — and wardrobe choices — difficult this morning on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. Read More
The meaning of MENA Heritage Month
The 2024 theme, “MENA in the Modern World,” explored how the collective cultures of the Middle Eastern North African region continue to evolve and influence contemporary society. Read More
‘Stranger at the Gate’ shines spotlight on a transformative act of compassion
Members of the campus community gathered on March 20 at the Marquee Cinema in Union South for a screening of the Academy Award-nominated documentary “Stranger… Read More
Badger fans bring the red to New Hampshire for championship
Plenty of Wisconsin Badger fans — and Bucky Badger himself — made it to New Hampshire to cheer on the women's hockey team as it went for a record eighth national championship. Read More
Belay is the way to keep danger away
To build the foundation for safe climbing, instructors offer Top Rope Belay Lesson classes at the 32-foot-tall Mount Mendota climbing wall in the Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center. Read More
Visiting journalist gets close-up look at Geology Museum’s treasures
Kallie Moore is on campus March 12-14 to visit classes in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, tour museums and labs and share her insights as a professional science communicator with students and others. Read More
Badgers on the move
For Active Badger Day, students across campus found ways to move and connect with more than 20 programs hosted by RecWell. Read More
Students share ideas, discoveries at Research in the Rotunda
On Wednesday, undergraduate students from UW–Madison and campuses across the Universities of Wisconsin gathered at the Wisconsin State Capitol for the annual Research in the Rotunda event to present research findings to Wisconsin legislators, state leaders, UW alumni and members of the public. Read More
Celebrating MENA Heritage Month
The wide-ranging cultures of the Middle East and North Africa were celebrated in many forms at “Night at the Bazaar” kickoff event for MENA (Middle Eastern North African) Heritage Month on March 1 at the Red Gym. Read More
Howard Moore honored in return to Kohl Center
Former assistant basketball coach Howard Moore was honored at halftime of Saturday's game against Illinois in his first return to the Kohl Center since a May 2019 accident that killed his wife and daughter and seriously injured him. Read More
Exploring the Legacy of Black History at UW–Madison
Take a look back at "Legacy X," this year's celebration of Black History Month and 10 years of student-organized, campus-wide celebrations at UW–Madison. Read More
The (Winter Carnival) show must go on
Unseasonably warm weather has melted most of the snow and thinned the ice, but UW–Madison's Winter Carnival proceeded last weekend with a modified schedule. Read More
A demisemiseptcentennial snack
Students and other members of the UW–Madison community enjoyed free cake and ice cream on Monday in celebration of UW's 175th Founders Day. Read More
Snow arrives late but is worth the wait
What better way to greet returning students to spring semester than decorating campus with more than a foot of snow? After a brown, nearly snow-free December, two storms hit campus starting Jan. 9 to put it in a wintry mood. Read More
Pomp and circumstance — and glitter
Celebration was in the air at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's winter commencement ceremony at the Kohl Center on Dec. 17. Read More
Heads held high after semifinal loss
The Badger volleyball team lost to Texas 3-1 in the national semifinals of the NCAA tournament Thursday, ending a season filled with triumphs and teamwork. Read More
Students set study strategies
With final exams beginning on Friday and final assignments due soon, UW–Madison students deployed in libraries and study spots across campus this week in full force. Read More
On to the Final Four
The Badger volleyball team continued its December hot streak this weekend, defeating Penn State on Thursday and Oregon on Friday by identical 3-1 scores. Read More
Cooking up Cranniverscherry
Cranniverscherry was created as the official cheese of UW's–175th anniversary celebration by mixing in ingredients from across Wisconsin: Door County tart cherries, Wisconsin Rapids cranberries, and of course, milk from Wisconsin cows. Read More