On May 1 at 11 a.m., Badgers will come together to honor cherished lives during a campus memorial ceremony at UW’s Carillon Tower. Hosted by the Office of Student Assistance and Support (OSAS) within Student …
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Ginsberg Family Award Recognizes Seniors in Leadership, Service, and Scholarship
This past weekend, 25 outstanding students were celebrated as recipients of the 2026 Ginsberg Family Awards at a special reception in front of their family and friends. Each spring, Student Affairs honors graduating seniors whose …
Your Day of the Badger Questions, Answered
Supporting Student Affairs at UW–Madison Student Affairs is excited to celebrate Day of the Badger on April 14–15! You may be seeing emails, social posts, and messages from across campus inviting you to join in …
The Support Behind Every Badger
Every Badger deserves a community of care, a strong sense of belonging, and the opportunity to succeed — academically and personally. At UW–Madison, that commitment lives in Student Affairs. Student Affairs supports students at every …
Alva named inaugural director of First-Generation and Limited-Income Services
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has selected Desiree D. Alva, PhD, as director of First-Generation and Limited-Income (FGLI) Services, a new unit within Student Affairs. The office serves as a central hub for connection, support, and success for students …
Get Ready for Homecoming Spirit Week
Homecoming is just around the corner, and we’re kicking off the celebration with Spirit Week—five days packed with energy, tradition, and campus-wide fun leading up to the big game on Saturday, October 11.
MLK Symposium: Carrying the Torch
Daughter of Civil Rights Leader Rev. Ralph Abernathy, Goddaughter of Dr. King, Brings Unique Perspective to the Making of an Icon; makes plea for continued activism in his name and the others who fought for …
Donzaleigh Abernathy inspires UW Community at MLK Symposium with a powerful call for activism and justice
This year’s MLK Symposium brought the UW community together as actress, author, and activist Donzaleigh Abernathy delivered a powerful address, sharing her personal stories and insights from her family’s involvement in the civil rights movement. …
MLK Symposium Inspires Renewed Commitment to Civic Engagement, Honoring the Legacy of the Late Civil Rights Leader
Noted writer and actress Anna Deavere Smith delivers powerful remarks to a rapt audience The annual 2024 MLK Symposium at UW–Madison took place with a sense of urgency and an air of renewed commitment, as …
Former NAACP president Benjamin Jealous to present annual MLK Symposium
A former investigative journalist and NAACP president, Jealous has dedicated his life to bringing people together, building diverse coalitions for change, and holding government leaders accountable. In his keynote, he will reflect on the legacy …