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The Red Shirt™

VOTING IS OVER.

The Red Shirt™, 17th Edition will be released in August.

But there’s still time for The Red Shirt, 16th Edition!

Each one purchased supports student scholarships.

Why Buy The Red Shirt™?

The Red Shirt™, 16th Edition is a collectible must-have for every Badger. It features the university’s official 175th anniversary celebration logo. Plus, 25 percent of every sale supports need-based student scholarships, courtesy of the Wisconsin Alumni Association. Help make the dream of a UW education possible for new generations — and look good doing it!

Buy yours online or at any University Book Store location.

  • New this year: long-sleeved option!
  • Short-sleeved, crew neck, all-purpose T-shirt
  • 100% cotton or bi-blend for a soft, comfortable fit
  • Unisex adult, women, and youth styles

Questions about your online order? Please call the University Book Store at 800-993-2665.

Help Choose the 17th Edition Today!

Each year, The Red Shirt™ features a new design — available for one year only. Which design captures your Badger pride? Cast your vote now! The next edition will be released in August, just in time for the start of a new school year.

Plus, 25 percent of every sale supports need-based student scholarships, courtesy of the Wisconsin Alumni Association®. It’s a fun shirt with a serious mission — and a must-have for every Badger.

Hurry — voting ends April 26 at 5 p.m. CDT!

History and Retired Editions

The year was 2008. The idea was simple: give Badgers a spirited way to give back. The tradition of The Red Shirt was born. Ever since the first edition was unveiled in 2008, a new, collectible design has been introduced every year. With each new edition of The Red Shirt, the previous one is retired … never to be sold again. But because every edition of The Red Shirt unites Badgers and gives students the chance to earn a UW degree, they’ll never be forgotten.

First Edition | 2008

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