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Serving University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni and friends since 1899. One of the largest-circulation alumni publications and a gold-medal winner for best alumni magazine.

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On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Could signing former @uwmadison.bsky.social offensive lineman Kevin Zeitler be the key to the @greenbaypackers.bsky.social’s season? See how the @badgerfootball.bsky.social star fits into our list of the UW’s all-time football greats. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/the-all-time...

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The All-Time Badger Football Team | On Wisconsin

Our fantasy lineup of Wisconsin’s gridiron greats.

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On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

@uwmadison.bsky.social’s Child Development Lab is an innovative center for researching early childhood—with real-life children on hand for observation. For 100 years, it’s involved kids in creative studies that advance the field of child development. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/studying-kid...

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Studying Kids in the Wild | On Wisconsin

The Child Development Lab offers a rare chance to observe young students in a real-life setting.

On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Eric Wilcots will surely face some tough days as @uwmadison.bsky.social’s interim chancellor, but June 17 was not one of them. Wilcots handed out free Babcock Dairy scoops for the annual Ice Cream Social in appreciation of hard-working UW employees. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/scooper-in-c...

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Scooper in Chief | On Wisconsin

Interim Chancellor Eric Wilcots thanks hard-working UW–Madison employees — with ice cream.

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On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Farewell to Porta Bella Italian Restaurant, which ended its six-decade run as a romantic getaway for @uwmadison.bsky.social couples. See how the legendary eatery cast its spell and tell us your own memories of those extravagant private booths. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/arrivederci-...

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Arrivederci, Porta Bella! | On Wisconsin

The Italian restaurant was a romantic getaway for UW–Madison couples.

On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

@uwmadison.bsky.social’s Allee Willis Creativity Commons will channel a famous alumna’s artistic vision. The Grammy-winning songwriter’s archive is coming to UW Libraries, and a new makerspace will help students blaze their own trail. #AlleeWillisDay onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/a-space-for-...

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A Space for Dreaming | On Wisconsin

The UW’s Allee Willis Creativity Commons will channel a famous alumna’s artistic vision.

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UW–Madison @uwmadison.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Working out before a counseling session could make your therapy more effective, according to a new study by UW–Madison researchers. Read more in @onwismag.bsky.social: onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/exercise-imp...

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Exercise Improves Therapy Outcomes | On Wisconsin

A UW study finds that 30 minutes of cycling can work wonders.

On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

With UNDER STORY, novelist and @uwmadison.bsky.social alum Chloe Benjamin makes her first foray into full-blown science fiction. See how she drew on UW people and places to create her story about a strange light that appears at an Antarctica research station. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/the-astonish...

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The Astonishing Unknowable Universe | On Wisconsin

With a mind-bending new novel, bestselling author Chloe Benjamin MFA'12 makes her first foray into full-blown science fiction.

On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

@uwmadison.bsky.social alumnus Bruce McCord is a chemist who developed a method of recovering information from badly degraded DNA. As we mark the 25th anniversary of #September11, see how his innovations helped identify victims of the #WTC tragedy. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/crime-scene-...

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Crime Scene Chemist | On Wisconsin

Bruce McCord PhD’86 is an expert in forensic DNA analysis.

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On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Both the men’s and women’s hockey teams at @uwmadison.bsky.social are on a roll. Read about the Badgers’ spectacular 2025-26 victories and see why championship hopes are running high for the current season. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/great-expect...

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Great Expectations for UW Hockey | On Wisconsin

The men's and women's teams aim to capitalize on their spectacular 2025–26 seasons.

On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The TV quiz show @jeopardyofficial.bsky.social has featured more than 40 clues about @uwmadison.bsky.social. Test your Badger knowledge by trying to answer 10 of them and see how you stack up against some of the world’s smartest trivia buffs. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/what-is-uw-m...

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What Is UW–Madison? | On Wisconsin

The university has often been featured as a clue in the TV quiz show Jeopardy!

On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

@uwmadison.bsky.social is arguably the world’s most beautiful urban campus. Join us on four classic UW walks, featuring lush landscapes, iconic architecture, meditative escapes and centuries of history. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/uw-madison-i...

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UW–Madison in Four Walks | On Wisconsin

Join us for a classic stroll around the world’s most beautiful urban campus.

On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Can @badgerfootball.bsky.social bounce back? See why @uwmadison.bsky.social’s upcoming season offers reasons for hope, from a new roster to a new financial strategy. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/can-the-badg...

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Can the Badgers Bounce Back? | On Wisconsin

With a new strategy and significant investment, the football program has high hopes for the 2026 season.

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On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Welcome to our fall issue! See why @uwmadison.bsky.social football is poised to bounce back; join us on the best campus walks; learn how UW fungal researchers are improving our lives; master the ABCs of crypto; and meet bestselling author Chloe Benjamin. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com

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On Wisconsin Magazine

On Wisconsin is the official alumni magazine for UW–Madison. It features news about the university, its alumni, and the biggest issues facing society today.

On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

It’s that time again: eager students moving into @uwmadison.bsky.social’s residence halls at the start of an academic year. Take a peek at the amenities in the modern-day UW dorm room. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/the-modern-d...

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The Modern Dorm Room | On Wisconsin

At the UW’s newer residence halls, today’s students have it better than old-timers.

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On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

At @uwmadison.bsky.social’s Immigrant Justice Center, director Erin Barbato provides crucial learning opportunities for students who dream of careers in immigration law. It’s one of 15 clinics that give UW law students hands-on experience with real people. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/legal-repres...

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Legal Representation with a Heart | On Wisconsin

Erin Barbato ’02 provides crucial learning experiences at UW–Madison’s Immigrant Justice Center.

On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

As part of @uwmadison.bsky.social’s initiative to advance pluralism on campus, @uwlafollette.bsky.social offers a public policy course that encourages conversation and compromise. Students regularly change seats so that they hear different opinions. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/just-talk-to...

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“Just Talk to Each Other” | On Wisconsin

At a time of intense polarization, a unique public policy course at UW–Madison encourages conversation and compromise.

On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Research by @uwmadison.bsky.social Professor Catalina Toma reveals the unexpected benefits of social media and dating apps. Toma is a national authority in the science of online communication. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/the-upside-o...

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The Upside of Online Relationships | On Wisconsin

UW professor Catalina Toma reveals the unexpected benefits of social media and dating apps.

On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Meet @uwmadison.bsky.social alumni who’ve had experiences most of us haven’t. What does it feel like to launch an ice cream company with Snoop Dogg? Host an @hgtv.bsky.social show? Create a dress for the Oscars? Click to find out. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/what-it-feel...

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What It Feels Like To … | On Wisconsin

Step into the shoes of UW–Madison alumni who’ve had extraordinary experiences.

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On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

A new season for @uwmadison.bsky.social athletics is around the corner. Relive some of the most thrilling @uwbadgers.bsky.social title runs that culminated in an @ncaa.bsky.social championship. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/we-are-the-c...

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We Are the Champions | On Wisconsin

Revisit some of the most memorable national title runs in Badger sports history.

On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Where’s the best place to hang out on the @uwmadison.bsky.social campus on a sunny summer day? Click to see our choices, plus some gorgeous photos. Then let us know what you’d choose! #UWSummer onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/the-perfect-...

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The Perfect Summer Spot | On Wisconsin

What’s your favorite campus hangout for the sunny season?

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On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

For #NationalWellnessMonth, find inner peace with a YouTube series associated with @uwmadison.bsky.social’s Center for Health Minds. The videos advance the center’s ambitious mission: to cultivate well-being through a scientific understanding of the mind. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/calm-is-a-cl...

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Calm Is a Click Away | On Wisconsin

A video meditation series cultivates peace of mind in the pandemic.

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On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

How are you celebrating #NationalDogMonth? Start by reading our article about @uwmadison.bsky.social’s amazing WisCARES, which provides veterinary care and other services for pets whose owners are experiencing housing instability or financial hardship. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/for-the-love...

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For the Love of a Pet | On Wisconsin

A UW veterinary clinic provides affordable care for owners experiencing hardship.

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On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

With the midterms around the corner, read about @uwmadison.bsky.social’s world-renowned expert in American electoral politics, Barry Burden. The eloquent professor has become a go-to media source due to his unimpeachably nonpartisan, factual approach. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/the-uws-poli...

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The UW’s Political Sage | On Wisconsin

In partisan times, Barry Burden is the go-to source for factual election information.

On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

@uwmadison.bsky.social computer scientists are pioneering a new approach to health monitoring: using radar to measure breathing and heart rate without physical contact to the patient. The system could pave the way for safer, more comfortable care. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/a-safer-way-...

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A Safer Way to Monitor Vital Signs | On Wisconsin

A new system from UW–Madison researchers uses radar to avoid physical contact.

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On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

A @uwmadison.bsky.social study is the first to quantify the effect of microtargeting on voter turnout. See how messages intended to suppress votes are being delivered to particularly vulnerable groups via social media. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/how-ads-supp...

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How Ads Suppress Voter Turnout | On Wisconsin

A UW–Madison study quantifies the effect of microtargeting.

On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

At Union South last February, a proud @uwmadison.bsky.social crowd watched the U.S. women’s hockey team defeat Canada in the Olympics gold medal game. The two teams included an amazing 11 #Badgers. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/badgers-vs-b...

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Badgers vs. Badgers for the Gold | On Wisconsin

UW women’s hockey players shine in the winter Olympics.

On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Like much of the country, Madison is experiencing poor air quality due to the Canadian #wildfires. What’s a @uwmadison.bsky.social student to do? Stay inside to enjoy the Memorial Union’s legendary Rathskeller, of course. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/uws-unoffici...

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UW’s Unofficial Town Hall | On Wisconsin

Der Rathskeller has evolved from a boys’ club to a welcoming campus gathering spot.

On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

@uwmadison.bsky.social has created a new strategic framework to define its mission for the years ahead. It positions the UW as a leader in addressing the challenges and opportunities of our time. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/a-path-forwa...

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A Path Forward for UW–Madison | On Wisconsin

Campus embraces its future with a new strategic framework.

On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

@uwmadison.bsky.social has been affected by cuts in federal research funding. But our summer issue shows UW researchers charging ahead, with breakthroughs in medicine, astronomy, agriculture and artificial intelligence, among other fields. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/after-traged...

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After Tragedy, Hope | On Wisconsin

A UW researcher works to redeem a young boy’s death.

On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

“State Street, That Great Street” visited old haunts and new favorites on @uwmadison.bsky.social’s legendary campus corridor. The article spurred this outpouring of letters from alumni who fondly recalled their own days on State Street. Tell us about yours! onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/state-street...

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State Street, That Great Street: Letters | On Wisconsin

Alumni recall good times on UW–Madison’s main drag.

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On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Preston Schmitt won an international @caseadvance.bsky.social award for his penetrating article about @ncaa.bsky.social rule changes for compensating student-athletes. See how @uwmadison.bsky.social is navigating its own path through uncharted territory. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/a-new-era-fo...

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A New Era for College Sports | On Wisconsin

As rules change for paying student-athletes, UW–Madison charts a path for success.

On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Happy 250th birthday to the United States of America! And happy Fourth of July weekend from your friends at On Wisconsin magazine! onwisconsin.uwalumni.com

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On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Since the 1930s, Wisconsin Hoofers has taken advantage of @uwmadison.bsky.social’s proximity to nature with a wide range of outdoor activities. It also makes these adventures accessible to people at all levels of experience with robust education programs. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/the-hoofers-...

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The Hoofers Effect | On Wisconsin

The UW–Madison org can turn anyone into an outdoor adventurer.

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On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Before smartwatches, @uwmadison.bsky.social students relied on the 19th century Music Hall clock tower to make it to class on time. Learn about the iconic structure and the pendulum mechanism that was once controlled by a 1,000-pound weight. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/the-iconic-c...

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The Iconic Campus Clock | On Wisconsin

Since the 19th century, Music Hall’s tower has kept the UW running on time.

On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

The Immigrant Justice Center at @law.wisc.edu offers free legal services for immigrants. Meet director Erin Barbato, who provides crucial learning opportunities for @uwmadison.bsky.social students who dream of careers in immigration law. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/legal-repres...

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Legal Representation with a Heart | On Wisconsin

Erin Barbato ’02 provides crucial learning experiences at UW–Madison’s Immigrant Justice Center.

On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

@uwlafollette.bsky.social offers one of the only public policy classes in the country to directly address the political divide. It’s a key part of @uwmadison.bsky.social ’s initiative to advance pluralism on campus. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/just-talk-to...

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“Just Talk to Each Other” | On Wisconsin

At a time of intense polarization, a unique public policy course at UW–Madison encourages conversation and compromise.

On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Fingers crossed for @uwmadison.bsky.social alum Andre De Shields, who’s up for a Tony Award this weekend. See how De Shields’ Badger experience helped launch his spectacular theatrical career. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/the-one-and-...

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The One and Only André De Shields | On Wisconsin

The Tony–winning Broadway star forged his artistic identity at UW–Madison.

On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

@uwmadison.bsky.social Professor Catalina Toma is a national authority in the science of online communication. Her research reveals how social media and dating apps can boost personal well-being. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/the-upside-o...

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The Upside of Online Relationships | On Wisconsin

UW professor Catalina Toma reveals the unexpected benefits of social media and dating apps.

On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

What does it feel like to have an experience that changes lives, tests limits, attracts a national spotlight and shapes history? Here’s a chance to find out, courtesy of some extraordinary @uwmadison.bsky.social alumni. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/what-it-feel...

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What It Feels Like To … | On Wisconsin

Step into the shoes of UW–Madison alumni who’ve had extraordinary experiences.

On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Thirty-four @uwmadison.bsky.social teams have culminated their season with an @ncaa.bsky.social championship. Relive some of the most thrilling @uwbadgers.bsky.social title runs and feel what it’s like when the buzzer hits zero. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/we-are-the-c...

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We Are the Champions | On Wisconsin

Revisit some of the most memorable national title runs in Badger sports history.

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On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Welcome to our summer issue! Read a poignant personal story behind @uwmadison.bsky.social cancer research; relive thrilling Badger championship runs; discover little-known benefits of online relationships; and get expert tips on avoiding online scams. Click 👉: onwisconsin.uwalumni.com

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On Wisconsin Magazine

On Wisconsin is the official alumni magazine for UW–Madison. It features news about the university, its alumni, and the biggest issues facing society today.

On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

For over 50 years, free concerts on the Memorial Union Terrace have helped define a @uwmadison.bsky.social summer. Learn about the history of Hot Summer Nights and the musical legends who’ve graced the outdoor stage. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/how-summer-n...

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How Summer Nights Got Hot | On Wisconsin

The Terrace music series became a sensation in the ’80s and is poised for a comeback.

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On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

What’s the best hamburger in the vicinity of @uwmadison.bsky.social? We visited Dotty Dumpling's Dowry, The Plaza Tavern & Grill, the Nitty Gritty, and The Wisconsin Union's Rathskeller. On #NationalHamburgerDay, click here for the definitive results. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/the-best-cam...

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The Best Campus Burgers | On Wisconsin

Revisiting the restaurants that have sustained generations of meat-eating Badgers.

On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Wednesday is open mic night at @uwmadison.bsky.social's Memorial Union Terrace, featuring a mix of experienced and budding performers. Read about the stars who honed their acts there, along with the singers and comics hoping for their big break. #uwsummer onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/today-the-un...

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Today the Union, Tomorrow the World | On Wisconsin

The UW’s Open Mic Night can be a stepping stone to the big time.

On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

The @uwlafollette.bsky.social School of Public Affairs is launching an undergraduate major in public policy. It will open pathways for @uwmadison.bsky.social students in government, nonprofits, consulting, advocacy and business. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/training-a-n...

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Training a New Crop of Leaders | On Wisconsin

La Follette School of Public Affairs debuts a public policy major.

On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

What are the ethics of artificial intelligence? And what will be the long-term effect on society? See how @uwmadison.bsky.social’s new Center for Humanistic Inquiry into AI and Uncertainty is addressing these key questions. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/ais-humanist...

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AI’s Humanistic Angle | On Wisconsin

A UW–Madison research center grapples with tough questions surrounding the new technology.

On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

On Wisconsin won six awards in the Milwaukee Press Club journalism contest, including two for this article showing @uwmadison.bsky.social skillfully navigating NCAA rule changes: Preston Schmitt for writing and Danielle Lamberson Philipp for illustration. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/a-new-era-fo...

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A New Era for College Sports | On Wisconsin

As rules change for paying student-athletes, UW–Madison charts a path for success.

On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

@uwmadison.bsky.social has launched a Puerto Rican Studies Hub—the first of its kind in the Midwest. It will offer public programming, fund postdoctoral fellowships, support a student mentorship program, and award grants. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/a-new-perspe...

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A New Perspective on Puerto Rico | On Wisconsin

UW–Madison launches a hub to explore the island’s culture and history.

On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

It’s commencement time at @uwmadison.bsky.social! In honor of the graduates heading out into the work world, here’s a look at Badgers who used their first jobs as a springboard to a dream career. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/first-job-to...

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First Job to Dream Job | On Wisconsin

Recent UW grads take unexpected paths to fulfilling careers.

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On Wisconsin Magazine @onwismag.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Nathaniel Buescher has been balancing his @uwmadison.bsky.social classes with a lead role in the hit Disney series “Electric Bloom.” See why he likes the UW’s perfect mix of social and academic opportunities. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/uw-freshman-...

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UW Freshman, Disney Star | On Wisconsin

Nathaniel Buescher x’29 balances college classes with a lead role in the hit show Electric Bloom.

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