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Alumni Chapters and Groups
You’re part of an amazing global alumni network more than 480,000 strong. Whether you’re looking for a Badger community that’s close to home or just close to your heart, this is the place to begin. Everyone is welcome here!
Find a spirited community of UW alumni and friends who live right in your area! Chapters offer a variety of engaging social, learning, and volunteer opportunities to help you stay connected to the university and to fellow Badgers. Plus, you can help advance UW–Madison’s positive impact on the entire world.
Meet Badgers from all over the world who share similar identities and an affinity for supporting UW students and alumni. These include the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Affinity Group, the Black Affinity Group, the Cooweeja Native and Indigenous Affinity Group, the Latinx Affinity Group, and the Rainbow Affinity Group.
Badgers are all around the globe! Our international alumni chapters provide great opportunities to stay connected to UW–Madison and discover how your university continues to impact you wherever you may go.
Reconnect and build new relationships with fellow Badgers who share your campus experiences, professional paths, corporate ties, or philanthropic passions in supporting the university.
More Ways to Connect
Can’t find a chapter in your area or a group that fits your interest? Find out how you can start a new chapter or group! If you are part of an alumni network that isn’t listed on the Alumni Networks web page, you can request to have it added.
Looking for other ways to connect? Check out Badger Bridge — the only online platform exclusively for UW–Madison alumni. You can chat with fellow Badgers, mentor students or recent grads, and more.