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.
Wei-Di Cheng ’93 worked on the James Webb Space Telescope as it was prepared for launch. Take a look at the images it sent back from more than a mi...
Alumni Profiles
John Rowe, 1945–2022
A longtime supporter of research and education and a leader in the energy industry, John Rowe ’67, JD’70 helped UW–Madison build on its reputation as a leader in discovery and invention. A former CEO of the energy company Exelon, he also served as...
Every event needs the perfect music. Learn how to select the best beats with Badger grad Armando Saafir ’16.
Author Anika Fajardo ’97 talks about memoir, creative nonfiction, and writing for middle-graders.
The UW Now
The Future of Energy
As geopolitical conflicts and environmental threats highlight the ongoing risks of fossil fuel dependence, many nations are accelerating their transition to clean, sustainable energy.
Tim Donohue is working to replace black gold with something much greener.
Gregory Nemet explains how small innovations in clean energy can make a big difference.
On Wisconsin
Determined not to let others define her, Marcella Ng ’78 made history as the first Black woman pilot in the U.S. military.
UW English professor Ramzi Fawaz believes that reading about comic-book mutants can foster extraordinary abilities.
Our picks for the best songs by alumni musicians.
Ask Flamingle HQ
Who was Ranger Mac?
Did the UW really have an official coachman?
Did a Badger grad really help establish Veterans Day?
Campus Places & Spaces
UW–Madison’s new Divine Nine Plaza is more than a series of monuments — it’s a statement about equality.
Get ready for some very difficult decisions.
Find your inner calm as you piece together this sepia-toned sunset over the Goodspeed Family Pier.
