Alumni College
New this year, join us for Alumni College in Tucson, Arizona, February 19-22, 2027. Save the date for Alumni College in the Northwoods, June 4–7, 2027.
Wisconsin Alumni Association® (WAA) members enjoy exclusive access to attend Alumni College. As one of our signature programs, Alumni College offers you the chance to join fellow alumni and friends in learning about important UW–Madison research topics. Opportunities await to attend presentations by an interdisciplinary team of top UW faculty members and experts.
In addition to presentations by UW faculty, Alumni College includes resort accommodations, gourmet meals, relaxation opportunities, and more.
Not currently a WAA member? Learn more about the benefits of membership and join the community where Badgers belong!
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Alumni College weekends begin with a welcome reception and dinner, followed by two days of engaging presentations and field trips led by UW–Madison faculty and experts. Between sessions, you’ll have opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities, explore the local area, relax, and connect with fellow Badgers. Evenings offer shared meals and time to gather with other alumni and friends. Your weekend concludes with a final brunch and time to say farewell before heading home.
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Locations
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort is an upscale desert hotel set against the Catalina Mountains in Tucson, Arizona. Surrounded by the beauty of the Sonoran Desert and located just a few miles from historic Fort Lowell, the resort offers a relaxing setting to unwind and recharge. Guests can enjoy spacious rooms, a spa, two heated outdoor pools, and golf courses, along with a variety of opportunities for body-and-mind enrichment.
Red Crown Lodge is a corporate retreat in Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin, that was established in 1922 by Standard Oil. Located on Trout Lake in the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin, the lodge has served as a meeting facility for more than 80 years. It offers spacious guest rooms and opportunities for body-and-mind enrichment.
Questions?
For more information or if you have any questions, contact Diego Nunez ’25 at diego.nunez@supportuw.org or 608-354-6519.