Wisconsin Alumni Association

The On Wisconsin Society is an annual award honoring exceptional student leaders exemplifying the Wisconsin Experience. Click here to find out more.

UW HOMECOMING COMMITTEE

The UW Homecoming Committee, a nonprofit student organization empowered by the Wisconsin Alumni Association, celebrates what it means to be a Badger by hosting a nine-day Homecoming celebration every fall and participating in campus- and community-wide events throughout the year. Click here to learn more about the UW Homecoming Committee, including our mission and committee information!

What started as a small gathering of a few thousand UW-Madison graduates in the fall of 1911 has grown into one of our most beloved Badger traditions. See how it all began with "smokes and cider" at the gymnasium, learn about the unique influence of students on the celebration and explore some great moments in Homecoming history, thanks to UW Digital Collections and UW-Madison Archives.