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Support resources following off-campus tragedy

Support resources for members of our campus community who may have witnessed or been affected by a loss of life that happened off campus near Regent & Park on Oct. 13.

New Student Convocation: A kickoff for fall semester

On Tuesday, September 1, all new Badgers — from incoming first-year to transfer students — are invited to join Interim Chancellor Eric Wilcots for the Fall 2026 New Student Convocation ceremony. Hosted in the Kohl Center, the event is a celebration that welcomes new University of Wisconsin–Madison students to campus and shares advice through featured speakers, …

From One Badger to Another: Finishing the Semester Strong

By: Mia McCauley, Student Affairs Intern Badgers, as a graduating senior, I’ve spent four years navigating these end-of-semester weeks, and I know their importance. With warmer weather and the academic year closing, it’s time to stay focused and finish strong. Whatever your year, campus resources are here to support you. This guide highlights key tools, …

Resources for a Great Semester

The new semester is off and running! Whether it’s your first time here or you’re planning for graduation, there is energy and opportunity in all corners of campus. Please keep in mind these people and resources to help you be well, get involved, and find your community. Staying Active Make lifelong connections at Winter Wisconsin Welcome, happening on campus …

Celebrating (re)connection at Family Weekend

Families from across Wisconsin and beyond gathered on campus for Family Weekend 2025. Hosted each year by UW–Madison’s Parent and Family Program, undergraduate students welcomed their loved ones to campus for three days of academic, athletic and social activities, from hockey games to community events to gatherings at the iconic Der Rathskeller.

Pause and reflect: It’s graduation season

As graduating seniors prepare to cross the stage this spring, the mood on campus is one of pride and reflection. While academic achievements are traditionally at the forefront of commencement, many students say their proudest accomplishments lie beneath the surface in the personal and mental challenges they’ve overcome.

Day of the Badger Starts Today

Today is the Day! Help All Badgers Flourish  Day of the Badger is here! Now’s your chance to join Badgers everywhere in celebrating and supporting UW–Madison.   Here’s how you can pay it forward:   Make a gift   Every Badger deserves to experience a community of care, a sense of belonging, and academic and personal success. Make …

Four Ways Your Generosity Helps Badgers Flourish

Day of the Badger, UW–Madison’s annual day of giving, is coming up on April 8-9, and it’s more than just a day to wear red and Jump Around. It’s a chance to pay it forward and support today’s students.  Every Badger deserves to experience a community of care, a sense of belonging, and academic and …

Active Badger Day — Play Hard, Get Fit, and Live Well

Each spring, we inspire Active Badgers everywhere to get up, get outside, and get moving. Inspired by National Recreational Sports and Fitness Day, Active Badger Day is a full day of opportunities to play hard, get fit, and live well. Past activities have included healthy meals at campus dining halls, group fitness classes at various …

Feeling SAD? Don’t feel bad. Beat the winter blues!

If you’ve ever felt sluggish, unmotivated, or just “off” during the winter months, you’re not alone. The shift in seasons may bring the “winter blues” or a more significant seasonal shift in mood known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). College students are especially vulnerable, as the winter months coincide with the start of a new …