Stories by John Allen
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The Robinson Map Library has digitized decades of aerial photos.
UW–Madison’s dance department — the oldest in America — turns 100.
Niki Denison has overseen decades of change at On Wisconsin.
The death of a six-year-old inspired a UW researcher to investigate a rare brain cancer.
Chem, econ, music, psych — here’s what Badgers take year after year.
The Wisconsin Idea database shows the connections between UW–Madison and its home state.
Rocky Rococo introduced generations of Badgers to rectangular pizza.
The last campus-area commercial movie theater closed two decades ago.
The UW’s Claus Andersen explains Denmark’s cozy concept.
Policy experts spell out the threats facing UW–Madison and higher ed.
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation helps UW researchers turn science into start-ups.
A nimble athlete and a fast learner, Elzie Higginbottom ’65 turned a track scholarship into a real estate education.
UW–Madison’s vast collection of Alzheimer’s data attracts international stars.
For 60 years, UW’s Steenbock Library has been growing its cookbook collection.
Brigadier General Andrew Clark ’95 returned to campus to show UW cadets how high they can fly.
With a little luck, William Campbell MS’54, PhD’57 discovered a drug that has helped millions see.
The Chazen Museum of Art owns what might be the earliest photograph of a First Lady.
Sarah Franklin x’25 isn’t just a star on the court. She’s a star on ESPN, too.
How did you spend your summer? A UW swimmer reached for Olympic glory in the backstroke.



















