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 …
Sheena Hirschfield
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Navigating sociopolitical stress as a student at UW-Madison
UHS Mental Health Services joins the American Psychological Association (APA) in recognizing the stress the 2024 election season may cause our community. We understand that uncertainty and ambiguity can take a toll on mental health and general …
Construction Starts on Near East Fields on May 28
University Recreation & Wellbeing at the University of Wisconsin–Madison (Rec Well) will begin construction on Near East Fields, located on the Lakeshore side of campus next to Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center and in front of Dejope …
Trailblazers of Tomorrow: A First-Gen Graduation
Over 150 Badgers, along with their families and supporters, celebrated being the first in their families to graduate college during “Trailblazers of Tomorrow: A First-Gen Graduation Event.” The event featured remarks from Dean of Students …