Badger men’s hockey came into its own with a 1973 NCAA title.
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The Tudor Holiday Dinner Concerts ring in the yuletide season with figgy pudding and a fake boar’s head.
Our picks for the best songs by Badger alumni
The evolution of UW cuisine, from 19th-century pigeon soup to 21st-century grain bowls.
Divers locate a dugout canoe from 1000 BC.
The pregame party has grown from low-key to high-powered.
At 19, the future star failed to conquer the UW folk scene.
Jesús Salas MA’85 battled owners and county officials to organize fellow migrant workers.
UW–Madison grapples with the prejudice in its past.
Our cover photo of a canoe recovered from Lake Mendota helps you see history through the eyes of an archaeologist.
A canoe recovered from Lake Mendota tells a story that long predates UW–Madison.
A new plaza honors UW’s historically Black fraternities and sororities.
The Terrace music series became a sensation in the ’80s and is poised for a comeback.
Our journey into hidden places brings forgotten UW history to life.
Wiscetiquette shared tips for getting by on campus in the 1930s, ’40s, and ’50s.
UW professor James Thomson’s discoveries inspired scientists around the world.
The late philanthropist was a passionate supporter of UW–Madison and its art museum.
Fifty years ago, Kit Saunders MS’66, PhD’77 ushered in a new era for the UW’s women athletes.
Join us on a tour of secluded spots that few have ever seen.
Studying in Memorial Library’s cages has been a rite of passage for generations of students.
Library Mall’s centerpiece has changed with the times and might transform again.
The 1965 College Bowl team went undefeated at a time when campus needed a boost.
A campus initiative sheds light on Wisconsin’s Indigenous languages.
The Multicultural Homecoming Yard Show featured diverse fraternities and sororities.
In the 1970s, UW–Madison hosted thrilling professional basketball games.
Isthmus returns to the racks after shutting down during the pandemic.
Inspired by the Wisconsin Idea, James Graaskamp PhD’65 preached an ethical approach to development.
Der Rathskeller has evolved from a boys’ club to a welcoming campus gathering spot.
Amid constant change, these classic businesses have lasted more than half a century.