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UW-Madison- Educating Wisconsin Residents

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a great institution that is consistently ranked among the top public research universities in the nation. Many people assume that because of UW-Madison’s reputation as a top-tier institution, Wisconsin residents are no longer valued or accepted. This misconception is not true, as approximately 78% of the undergraduate student body at UW-Madison is made up of Wisconsin or Minnesota residents. With that, UW-Madison enrolled 5.5% of the state’s graduating class in 1987. That number in 2007 was 5.1%.

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State Support for Higher Education

Wisconsin has lagged behind every other state but one in providing funding increases for higher education over the past five years, according to a report this week by the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance.

Make Your Voice Heard

Alumni for Wisconsin can help you speak your mind to your state legislators.

You can use this helpful link to contact your legislators by e-mail.
Contact your state or federal legislator.

We encourage you to gather some friends and neighbors to meet in person with your legislators to discuss the issues that you feel are most important to UW and to the state. Please contact Mike Fahey at (608) 263-2645 or mfahey@waastaff.com if you are interested in setting up a legislator meeting in your area.

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What every Badger needs to know

Jobs. Education. Healthcare. As a Wisconsin citizen, these issues are important to you. Learn more about the University of Wisconsin-Madison's leadership role in the areas you think are most essential to our state.

Want another way to support your university?

Support the Wisconsin Alumni Association through membership.

Sign Our Online Petition

Show the leadership in the state legislature that you care about your university. Sign our petition asking the Governor, the Senate President and the Assembly Speaker to make funding for the University of Wisconsin a top priority in upcoming budget negotiations.