In 1954, Harvey Higley 1915 helped lead the charge to create Veterans Day, a national holiday dedicated to honoring all service members. More than 70 years later, the Badger community continues to support its veterans, military families, and service members still missing in action. Here are just a few ways the UW campus honors veterans in November and year-round.
- The UW Missing in Action Recovery and Identification Project uses cutting-edge research to locate and identify U.S. military personnel who remain missing from past conflicts, such as 2nd Lt. Walter “Buster” Stone, whose remains were returned to his hometown of Andalusia, Alabama, in 2019 after the pilot was presumed crashed in 1943. The project’s missions are to bring closure to families and to educate the community about the importance of service.
- Each April, UW–Madison Veteran Services recognizes the resilience and contributions of children of military families during Month of the Military Kid.
- UW athletics added a permanent chair at Camp Randall Stadium to honor prisoners of war and those missing in action.
- The Badger Veteran Photo Project highlights the UW’s veteran and military-connected community through portraits and personal stories, preserving their experiences for future generations.
- On Veterans Day, campus events like the Veterans Days Recognition Breakfast, dog tag engraving, and displays highlighting the UW’s military history recognize the contributions and sacrifices of veterans.
