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UW-Madison hosts businesses from around Wisconsin and beyond
The Office of Corporate Relations welcomed representatives of 88 companies to the UW–Madison Business Engagement Day on Campus.
A thank you, and a goodbye — sweetened with ice cream
In honor of Project 72 — an outreach effort highlighting UW–Madison connections and alumni in all 72 Wisconsin counties — ice cream was served from…
Fox Racing’s founder got his start motorbiking at UW
UW grads Geoff and Josie Fox combined backgrounds in physics and art history, an appreciation for adventure, and a willingness to change course to gain incredible traction in the action sports industry.
Alumni Park opening date, first featured grads announced
The new green space between Memorial Union and the Red Gym will officially open to campus and the community Friday, Oct. 6, showcasing the work of artists and makers — including local artisans — who contributed to the park's design.
Alumnus Matthew Desmond wins Pulitzer Prize for ‘Evicted’
Desmond received his doctorate from UW–Madison in 2010. He is an affiliate of the UW's Institute for Research on Poverty.
Big Apple Badgers: Gabriel Stulman
UW–Madison alumnus Gabriel Stulman is the celebrated owner of five successful restaurants in the West Village section of New York City. From cook to waiter to bartender to owner, he has done it all in a notably demanding industry. Founder of a culinary family in a foodie’s paradise, Stulman is one of our Big Apple Badgers — UW alumni making their mark in NYC.
‘Forward under 40’ honors young alumni
The Wisconsin Alumni Association recognizes eight alumni under the age of 40 who are leveraging the benefits of their UW education to better their cities, states, nation, and the world.
Big Apple Badgers – Jerome and Simona Chivian Chazen
New York City is home to some of the world’s greatest art museums, and two University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni have brought some of that renown to UW–Madison.
Jennifer Warren wants more female movie directors
Of the top 100 films released in 2016, women directed only four. Actress, director and UW alumna Jennifer Warren is out to change that.
Happy Founders’ Day!
Founders' Day is the anniversary of the first day of classes at UW–Madison. From 20 students learning Latin and arithmetic on Feb. 5, 1849, to more than 43,000 students today, the campus is vibrant and continues to make history.
Big Apple Badgers: Troy Vincent
New York City is home to the National Football League front office, and that’s where we find Troy Vincent, former star UW defensive back and current executive vice president of football operations for the NFL. He talks about his love of UW–Madison and how his time here changed his life.
Professor’s suggestion spawned a billion-dollar catalog powerhouse in Wisconsin
Ray Kubly Sr. started The Swiss Colony in 1926, the year he graduated from UW–Madison. It has evolved into a billion-dollar-a-year, multi-catalog company.
Nicholas Match raises $100 million for UW–Madison scholarships
Once fully funded, the gifts will generate about $4.5 million in annual scholarships to recruit and retain outstanding students.
Big Apple Badgers: Stacy Igel
New York-based fashion designer Stacy Igel, founder and creative director of the Boy Meets Girl clothing line, has made it big in a business that’s always changing. Igel found her niche in UW–Madison’s School of Human Ecology and Wisconsin School of Business. She’s our latest “Big Apple Badger.”
UW alumni receive Schwarzman scholarships for study in China
Brian Drout and Chien Sheng will receive full tuition for a one-year master’s degree program at Tsinghua University in Beijing.
Badgers take a bite out of Big Apple
Our new video series, "Big Apple Badgers," debuts with Jeff Sprecher, a UW–Madison College of Engineering graduate who is chairman of the New York Stock Exchange.
Wisconsin MBA ignites alumna’s path to global leadership
Education and experience helped define Cheryl Stallworth-Hooper’s destiny. So did a whole bunch of letters that came to her childhood home trimmed in red, white, and blue.
MacArthur ‘Genius Grant’ winner is UW–Madison alumna
Anne Basting, who received a master’s degree in theatre and drama at UW–Madison, is now a theatre professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
The Science Coalition honors Rep. Bill Foster for leadership in basic scientific research
Foster is a Madison native, UW–Madison graduate and co-founder of Middleton-based Electronic Theatre Controls.
UW honors noted entrepreneurs with achievement awards
The winners are Salm Partners CEO Christopher Salm and Andrew Ziegler, managing partner of Artisan Partners.