Students
I Pledge Allegiance to the Class
The UW School of Education has a plan for keeping teachers on the job.
The Beloved Badger Bash
The pregame party has grown from low-key to high-powered.
Coach of the Year
Greg Gard has overcome adversity to lead Badger men’s basketball to new heights.
Looking Back to Move Forward
UW–Madison grapples with the prejudice in its past.
A Mighty Feat of Reading
This UW student set a goal of finishing a book a day for an entire year — and surpassed it.
Light a Candle for Ukraine
A Library Mall vigil prays for peace.
Good and Bad Advice from UW’s Past
Wiscetiquette shared tips for getting by on campus in the 1930s, ’40s, and ’50s.
A Hockey Star’s Epic Farewell
Daryl Watts x’22 ends a stellar Badger career on her own terms.
Getting That Degree in Record Time
Even during a pandemic, graduation rates are rising.
People in Our Pages
On Wisconsin’s Spring 2022 issue reestablishes human contact.
A Gateway to Higher Education
Bucky’s Tuition Promise has transformed student lives — and campus itself.
Let Us Count the Ways
The effects of the All Ways Forward comprehensive campaign are everywhere, though many are subtle.
A Quarterback’s State of Mind
Graham Mertz x’23 puts his meditation skills to use on and off the field.
The Milk Carton Is Obsolete
Creative UW students reconceive it as a pouch.
Celebrating the Divine Nine
A new UW plaza commemorates Black fraternities and sororities.
How I Survived the Pandemic
UW students learned to navigate a campus turned upside down.
A Record Number of Applications
Even in a pandemic, UW–Madison meets enrollment goals.
Image vs. Reality
In a pandemic, illustrating our spring issue was no easy task.
Finding a Voice, against All Odds
The UW Odyssey Project empowers nontraditional students to speak up and pursue their dreams.
Coping with Isolation and Uncertainty
UW Mental Health Services addresses an urgent need for care.
International Enrollment Drops
Pandemic-related challenges keep some students home.
So Long, SATs
For now, standardized tests are optional for UW admission.
Topsy-Turvy 2020
Images from an extraordinary year on campus by UW photographers Jeff Miller and Bryce Richter
A Place Where You Belong
The Multicultural Student Center offers a safe haven for students of color.
A Smart Restart
The UW welcomes back students with safety measures in place.
UW–Minecraft
Missing campus, a student devises a virtual version.
Students Feeding Students
The Open Seat addresses food insecurity on campus.
When the Unthinkable Happens
An emergency fund helps students weather the COVID-19 crisis.
“Hey, I’m an Ally for Mental Health”
The Bandana Project turns students into supporters for struggling classmates.
Pandemic Action Plan
The university’s quick response, by the numbers.
Pay to Play in the NCAA
UW athletes could profit from a rule change regarding sponsorships.
The Creation Station
UW Makerspace puts no limits on a student’s imagination.
Walking, Talking, and Gawking
The official UW–Madison tour brings a magical campus to life.
A Scholarship Inspired by Love
The Mercile J. Lee Scholars Program reflects its namesake's humane approach.
Learning the Ropes — Literally
Participants in UW Adventure Learning Programs (ALPs) ride a giant swing at a new facility in Stoughton, Wisconsin. ALPs — a student organization — administers…
A Laboratory for Financial Aid
Mackenzie Straub x’22 (pictured) was one of 796 incoming students during the 2018–19 academic year receiving free tuition through Bucky’s Tuition Promise.…
Safety Check
Jeff Miller
After a doctor affiliated with Michigan State University was convicted of sexually assaulting numerous young women under his care,…
For the Birds
Mason Muerhoff
Nomen est omen, said the ancient Romans, who liked their maxims to rhyme: one’s name is one’s destiny. And…
Suicide Prevention
Valerie Donovan ’11, MA’12 coordinates resources and support networks across campus.
Local News
An aspiring journalist chooses an unexpected stop on his career path: his hometown newspaper.