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, …
News
This Halloween Weekend, Celebrate Wisely—Stay Safe, Stay Smart, Stay Aware
By Mia McCauley, Student Affairs Intern As we enter the Halloween weekend, here are a few reminders to help you celebrate safely and responsibly. Join campus celebrations and events Participate in Halloween and fall-themed events …
Celebrating Our Transfer Students: How Shameeah Flowers Found Her Campus Community
By Mia McCauley, Student Intern Each year, during the third week of October, National Transfer Student Week (NTSW) is observed nationwide. This year, NTSW is celebrated Oct. 20-25. Organized by the National Institute for the …
Celebrating Authenticity: National Coming Out Day at UW–Madison
By Mia McCauley, Student Intern During the month of October, people across the nation gather to commemorate LGBTQ+ History and National Coming Out Week through events and community gathering. Here at UW–Madison, the Gender Sexuality …
First-Generation Badgers: A Celebration of Courage, Community, and College Dreams
At UW–Madison, being the first in your family to attend college is more than a personal achievement—it’s a legacy in the making. That’s why the university proudly celebrates National First-Generation Day, honoring the resilience and …
Reminder: Go-to resources to help faculty and staff support students
As we enter midterms, we want to remind you of the resources available to support students through this stressful time of the semester. This guide shares Student Affairs resources for addressing student concerns, from early …
Badgers on the Bus: Connecting the Campus Community with Confidence
By Mia McCauley, Student Intern On August 29, 2025, the Disability Cultural Center (DCC) within McBurney Disability Resource Center, hosted Badgers on the Bus, an event designed to help students become independent commuters on campus …
Interfaith Fellows Program aims to dialogue around difference: Apply to be a fellow by October 10
By Mia McCauley, Student Affairs Intern At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, fostering supportive and enriching environments is essential to students’ academic success and personal growth. On campus, students are given the opportunity to engage in …
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.
Fill the Hill is October 9-10: Which Flamingo are You?
Get ready, Badgers! The flamingos are about to land on Bascom Hill. Fill the Hill, one of UW–Madison’s quirkiest and most meaningful traditions, returns October 9–10. Every donation adds a pink flamingo to the Bascom …