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MSC celebrates 35 years on campus

As a top-ranking research institution, UW–Madison is recognized as a community for students all around the globe. This spring marks 35 years of the Multicultural Student Center (MSC) serving as a home away from home …

2022 McBurney Center Forward in Access Awards

The McBurney Disability Resource Center’s mission is “Leading the campus community forward in access for students with disabilities.” The McBurney Center considers disability as a key facet of diversity on campus, and works with faculty, staff, students, and the …

Meet Barni Shiferaw: Student speaker for spring commencement

May 4, 2022 By Doug Erickson Barni Shiferaw was running down Bascom Hill in just his underwear the other day when the thought occurred to him: This is yet another memorable experience I could not have had anywhere …

Hundreds gather for historic unveiling of the Divine Nine Garden Plaza

May 9, 2022 By Shauna Breneman Hundreds of current and alumni members of the fraternities and sororities of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, also known as the Divine Nine, and their many supporters gathered on May 7 for …

They Belong to This Campus

Members of the fraternities and sororities that make up UW–Madison’s Multicultural Greek Council and National Pan-Hellenic Council kicked off homecoming weekend in order to raise money for the Divine Nine Garden Plaza. Read more about …

Breaking Barriers in the Arts

The André De Shields Fund supports students from historically underrepresented groups in the arts on campus. Read more about André De Shields and his dedication to the arts here: https://onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/on_campus/breaking-barriers-in-the-arts/

Support student food security with spring Swipe Drives: March 8 and April 12

Join the Dean of Students office and campus partners on March 8 and April 12 for the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s spring semester Swipe Drives through Swipe Out Hunger, the leading nonprofit devoted to ending college …

After successful fundraiser, construction to start on Divine Nine Garden Plaza

Just over a year after launching the Divine Nine Garden Plaza Fund and campaign, the Student Affairs Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life and Advancement teams surpassed their goal of $250,000 by raising over $275,000 …

2021 Forward in Access Awards

The McBurney Center Access Awards recognize faculty, staff dedicated to building an inclusive educational community At the University of Wisconsin–Madison, every student should have an equal chance to succeed in the classroom.   The McBurney Disability …

Celebrating the Divine Nine

In the Fall of 2020, Fraternity and Sorority Life launched a campaign to create a garden plaza on campus to physically represent and honor the National Pan-Hellenic Council chapters on campus. The ground breaking for …

Help Swipe Out Hunger: Oct 4-11 and beyond

Be a part of the initiative devoted to ending college student hunger By Emma Gran Join Dean of Students Office, Student Affairs, and campus partners Oct. 4 – 11, 2021 for UW-Madison’s first Swipe Out UW …

American Sign Language in the Classroom

  Amy Free (Class of ’96) has worked as an ASL interpreter for the McBurney Disability Resource Center for two decades in lecture halls, classrooms and science labs. Through the pandemic, she has had to …

The Red Gym’s Modern Makeover

In 2020 the Red Gym, originally built in 1894, received updates to the centers of multiple Student Affairs departments. These updates included new and improved sections of the Multicultural Student Center and a  brand new …

Divine Nine plaza dedicated

Welcome to the Nick

The Nicholas Recreation Center, was opened on September 28, 2020. It is the first building of UW’s Recreation and Wellbeing Master Plan to be completed, which will update and expand four different fitness and wellbeing …

Coping with Isolation and Uncertainty

During the pandemic, University Health Services’ mental health department, MHS, stepped up to support students facing the struggles of life in social isolation. Care for those facing mental health crises was crucial throughout the pandemic, …

Endowed directorship sets Wisconsin Union apart

Posted By Shree Dudhat on Mar 17, 2021. In late 2020, the Wisconsin Union was granted the extraordinary opportunity to create a million-dollar endowment for the Wisconsin Union Directorship position. To do so, the Union had …

Resources and emergency funds available to students

This message was emailed to all UW–Madison undergraduate and graduate students.  Dear students, I hope you are doing well and staying warm. In this spirit, I’m reaching out to let you know about many resources …

Student Affairs announces annual employee awards

On Dec. 3, Student Affairs held its 2019-20 awards ceremony. Colleagues came together to recognize staff from each of the four areas in Student Affairs (Health and Wellbeing, Identity and Inclusion, Leadership and Engagement, and …

Coming together to meet student needs

Thanksgiving this year was far from traditional, and in this time of unparalleled need, our community came together to do what we do best: Badgers helped Badgers. Thanksgiving To Go has been a Madison tradition …

New recreation center is known by its Nick name

A new home for the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center

Nearly doubling its previous size, the relocation and remodeling of the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center (GSCC) within Student Affairs, serves to better support the increasing number of students utilizing its services. Acceptance and belonging …

Remodeling project improves student spaces at Red Gym

Badger FARE and other resources for students experiencing food insecurity

Often times, students feel the impact of financial stress, which can impede on overall happiness and the ability to be their best. When you have the cost of tuition, daily expenses, and rent, and then …

Congrats to our 2020 Ginsberg Family Recipients

Each year, the Ginsberg Family Awards recognize students who have made outstanding leadership and service contributions to the university community while maintaining a record of academic excellence. The awards are a legacy of Paul Ginsberg, …

UW–Madison to host the 2021 Midwest Bixexual Lesbian Gay Transgender Asexual College Conference

UW–Madison will host the 2021 MBLGTACC at the Monona Terrace.

McBurney Center forward in Access Awards

McBurney recognizes partners that contribute to inclusive community for students with disabilities.

First ever Day of the Badger Giving event a success!

Alumni, students, friends, staff, and faculty across the globe united in their passion for UW.