MLK Celebration: Stone of Hope. Jan 27-29

MLK Celebration: Stone of Hope

UW–Madison celebrates the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with relevant and thought-provoking events connected to King’s life and teachings. In 2026, programming is organized by the Wisconsin Union Directorate with support from Student Affairs and the Office of the Chancellor.

Join the campus community in learning about and honoring King’s legacy, Jan. 27-29, 2026.

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King’s Words, Our Voices

Listen to excerpts from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1965 speech delivered here at UW–Madison. These passages are being read verbatim by current UW students as part of MLK Celebration Week.

Two people sitting in chairs on a stage at the MLK Symposium
A close up of a Woman wearing a mask
Mandela Barnes speaks at 2019 MLK day
Mae Jamison speaks at a podium
A row of audience members applauding
Choir singers wearing purple MLK Day T-shirts sing at a podium
A Student smiling and standing in front of a guest speaker who is sitting dow.
People at a table packing bags.

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* The 2018 event was organized by the former Division of Student Life in collaboration with the Morgridge Center for Public Service.