On Wisconsin is published four times a year by the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) and the offices of University Communications and University Marketing. One of the largest-circulation alumni magazines in the country, On Wisconsin mails each issue to some 368,000 University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni and friends.
Through this unique partnership, WFAA provides funding for the magazine, and editors, writers, graphic designers, photographers, and production assistants at WFAA, University Communications, and University Marketing produce the editorial content.
Stop at the Top
Mike Leckrone is as synonymous with the Badger spirit as Bucky. This year he’s saying his good-byes after 50 years with the UW Marching Band.
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Hard Truth
Chris Borland ’13 did the unthinkable: he abruptly retired from the NFL, bringing the unseen dangers of the sport to the forefront.
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Stem Cells at 20
It’s been two decades since the first human embryonic stem cell lines were derived at UW–Madison. What effect has the discovery had on scientific research and human health?
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Five Badger Standouts
With more than 440,000 living alumni and a top-tier reputation, UW–Madison has no shortage of exceptional graduates.
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The Hunt for Answers
Are there too many deer? A UW scientist says reducing the herd will help our forests.
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A Search for Simple Life
Driven by a desire to get a real job, Adam Steltzner became a leader in NASA’s search for life on Mars.
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Raw Talent
Marie Moody ’90 started a national brand of pet food that mimics what pets would eat in the wild.
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Slideshow: Madison Flood
Madison-area lake levels continued to rise after a record-breaking storm on August 20, 2018, dumped more than 10 inches of rain on parts of …
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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!
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Bridge Builder
As an engineer, Rod Hassett wanted his field to thrive in the face of evolving challenges.
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