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Top Eight Reasons Why It’s Great to Be a WAA Member

With the new year upon us, this is the perfect time to consider the many reasons why alumni, friends, and Badgers of all sorts resolve to join this special community.

Poll: Which Iconic UW Food Is the Best?

Plazaburger? Ian's? Vote for your favorite.

Ten Things That WAA Is Thankful for This Thanksgiving

From all of us at the Wisconsin Alumni Association, thank you for making this year — and the past 157 years — ones to remember and savor. On, Wisconsin!

Ask Abe: Bucky Push-Ups

When did Bucky start doing push-ups, and what’s the most he’s ever done?

See Abe's Answer >

Quiz: What Percent Bucky Badger Are You?

Nobody can replace Bucky ... but could you come close?

Thank you to all who attended the Class of 1968 50-Year Reunion from October 4–7, 2018. There were about 240 class members who returned to campus throughout the weekend, which was packed with golden moments and Badger-filled memories — including a 41–24 football win against the Nebraska Cornhuskers! A big thanks also goes out to […]

Quiz: Which Unofficial UW Mascot Are You?

Based on your cheese preferences, we'll tell you which unofficial UW mascot you are. Trust us — it's grate.

America’s Favorite Charities 2018

Today, The Chronicle of Philanthropy released its new list of America’s Favorite Charities, ranking the UW #76 on its top 100 in the entire country.

Poll: How Creepy Are These UW Archives Photos?

Happy Halloween, Badgers! Can you make it through all these spooky photos from UW's past?

Introducing Dr. Stonewall

Meet the young UW grad who’s taking his education and passion for fighting cancer back to his hometown of Chicago.

Professors Embrace Black Literature

Four new English professors are bringing a global perspective to studies of blackness and black literature.

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