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Women’s rugby: Team spirit, physical challenge motivate players
“Learning a new sport, especially as intricate as rugby, can feel very confusing and like a lot of information, but I have learned the rugby community is so kind and understanding, and they make it a lot easier,” says one player.
UW–Madison enrolls freshman class of 8,516, drawn from record number of applicants
UW remains a top destination for talented students from the state, the nation and the world, with a record-setting 65,933 applicants for this year’s fall freshman class.
These students tapped into new communities through student orgs
These students enjoyed meeting groups of like minded people and doing new activities, from bird-watching to engineering projects in Africa to hearing from professional journalists.
Returning students eager for new school year
“When I’m away from Madison in the summer, I miss my friends the most,” says sophomore Lauren Gelb, who returned to California for the break. “With friends all over the country, I miss the consistency of seeing everyone each day.”
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.
At 2023 UW–Madison Winter Commencement, notable grads abound
This Sunday, thousands of winter graduates will earn degrees from UW–Madison. Each has an impressive story to tell of achievement and perseverance. Here are just a few of the remarkable tales.
Meet Jnae Thompson, student speaker for 2023 Winter Commencement
Winter commencement student speaker Jnae Thompson came to UW–Madison with a plan. But after two years, she realized her freshman-year goals no longer fit the person she was becoming. She took on the hard work of reimagining her future and herself, but she looks back with no regrets. Now, she believes her own story might help others.
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.
Ojibwe birchbark canoe returns to Lake Mendota after 10 years, connecting to 1,000s of years of art and culture
Ten years after it first cut through Lake Mendota, a traditional birchbark canoe returned to the water, paddled by its maker, Wayne Valliere, who shared the experience with members of a first-year experience group focused on Indigenous arts and science.
Ad hoc study group will recommend ways to improve the Black experience at UW–Madison
At the direction of Chancellor Mnookin, an ad-hoc group will study the Black experience at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and recommend steps the campus community could take to positively impact that experience.
Summer field course centers the history, culture and experiences of Native students
This year, Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University hosted LA 360: Indigenous Field-Based Learning for Land Stewardship, a weeklong summer field course that interweaves Native history and culture with science education. UW–Madison will host the course in 2024.
Flowing between art and science
Now in its third year, the Flow Project highlights not only the value of art as a tool to communicate science, but also as a way to inspire new science across University of Wisconsin campuses.
Enter your amazing science visuals in the 2023 Cool Science Image Contest
Members of the UW–Madison community may enter up to three images by the June 15 deadline.
Commencement spotlight: From uncertain future to clinical doctorate, a three-time Badger shares her story
Yasmeena Ougayour, who credits her parents for instilling in her the desire and the skills to pursue higher education, will earn her third diploma from the University of Wisconsin–Madison this May.
Student commencement speaker once struggled with words. Now he’ll address thousands.
As a student leader, Liam McLean, who overcame a struggle with language and bullying growing up, has sought to be a good listener, empower others and, above all else, model kindness and empathy in his actions.
Phi Beta Kappa academic society honors 200 students
The Phi Beta Kappa ceremony inducting 200 students took place at Varsity Hall in Union South. Photo: Taylor Wolfram On Saturday, April…
Campus buzzes with Earth Week activity
April 17-23, students across campus put their talents and creativity to work for Earth Week, showcasing the myriad efforts across campus to make UW, Wisconsin and planet Earth more sustainable.
UW–Madison journalism students help Madison Area Food Pantry Gardens announce expansion
Students created and ran a public relations campaign for the Dane County nonprofit as part of their public relations strategy coursework.
Holder to address graduates as keynote speaker for UW–Madison spring commencement
Eric Holder, the third-longest serving attorney general in U.S. history and the first African American to hold that office, will address the graduating class of 2023 on May 13.
Badgers win national debate championship
The team was deemed the most persuasive in the nation, winning with their argument, “we should regret the fear of death.”