Category: News

Spring Break 2026: Safe, Smart, Recharged

Spring break is just around the corner!  Whether you’re heading somewhere warm or staying local, however you plan to spend your spring break, we hope you have the chance to relax, reset, and recharge.  From travel tips to staying aware of your surroundings, here are some helpful reminders to ensure a safe spring break.  Stay …

Get ready to vote in the Spring ASM Elections March 16-18

By Mia McCauley, Student Intern This spring semester, UW–Madison student voters will decide on representatives for the Associated Students of Madison (ASM), including Student Council, and the Student Services Finance Committee (SSFC). Voting begins at 8:00 a.m. CST on Monday, March 16, 2026, and ends at 5:00 p.m. CST on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. UW–Madison …

Supporting Students: Key Resources for Faculty and Staff

With midterms underway, this is a reminder of the resources available to support students through a stressful stretch of the semester. This guide highlights Student Affairs services for responding to student concerns, from early signs of struggle to urgent response situations. The Office of Student Assistance and Support (OSAS) is a central campus resource for …

Students to benefit from Abbott’s $1 million ‘We Give Blood’ competition award

UW–Madison was the proud winner of 2025 Abbott and Big Ten ‘We Give Blood’ competition and recipient of $1 million from global health leader Abbott to advance student and community health in several key areas across Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, and Athletics.  

Where Stars Meet: The Constellations of MENA Heritage Month

By Mia McCauley, Student Intern Constellations of MENA: Illuminating Traditions and Shared Light sets the tone for this year’s Middle Eastern North African Heritage Month (MENAHM) at UW–Madison, inviting the campus community to view the region not as a single story but rather as a vibrant constellation of cultures, identities, and histories. Led by the …

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 ...

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 …

Rooted in Love: Celebrating Black History and Heart at UW–Madison

By Mia McCauley, Student Intern This February marks Black History Month (BHM), a time for recognizing the struggles, achievements, and profound contributions of African Americans throughout history, society, and culture.​ In 2026, this observance holds even further significance as it marks a century of national commemorations for Black History. At the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Black …

Celebrate the new semester with Winter Welcome

By Mia McCauley, Student Intern Welcome back to UW–Madison! To those newly joining us, we are excited to welcome you into our vibrant campus community.  Spring semester is here. We’ve missed you! To help you explore the places that bring our campus to life, students are encouraged to join in Winter Welcome, a series of …

Your Student Support Toolkit: Go-to resources to help faculty and staff support students

By Mia McCauley, Student Intern  As we transition into spring semester, it’s important to highlight the resources available to help students during their transition back into academic life. A reminder that units within Student Affairs offer resources and services for addressing student concerns, providing student accommodations, and supporting all Badgers.  Office of Student Success and …