News & Stories
Every Badger has a story — from campus happenings to fascinating alumni around the world. Consider WAA your source to be in the know on all things UW.
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Alumni Profiles
This red-carpet Badger writes scripts that stand the test of prehistoric time.
For this exec-turned-author, literacy is a timeless treasure.
This sleep specialist wants you to get a good night’s rest.
UW Now
Artificial intelligence is here. What are the UW and the U.S. doing to make sure we’re ready for it?
Arpaci-Dusseau, the director of the UW’s School of Computer, Data & Information Science, will discuss the university’s approach to AI. The futu...
Technologist Michael Splinter ’72, MS’74 offers insights about the federal government’s approach to tech policy as the U.S. and China vie for leade...
On Wisconsin
Badger sports teams have been playing the Minnesota Gophers since the 19th century — a heated rivalry involving wild games and personality clashes....
Meet recent UW grads who found themselves on unexpected career paths, discovering new passions.
In 1988, UW students founded the Onion on a shoestring budget, never dreaming that it would go on to shape modern satire.
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How many ghosts are there in Science Hall?
Bruce Springsteen’s song “Cadillac Ranch” includes lyrics about “driving alone through this Wisconsin night.” Does the Boss have any ties to the Ba...
Who was the first Native person to graduate from the UW?
Campus Places & Spaces
Here are five ways to explore the UW while learning something new about the campus we know and love.
In the summer of 2024, the Wisconsin Alumni Association launched a new program for its members: the
Raised in the Northeast, trained in the history of the South, and teaching in the Midwest,
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Do you know any UW–Madison graduates who deserve to be honored — maybe even you? Nominations for the 2026 Alumni Awards will be accepted now through January 5, 2025. Nominate a Badger today.