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A Scholar, a Diagnosis, and the Communities That Changed Her Work and Life
During the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Nicole Ramer found herself navigating graduate school, isolation and a cancer diagnosis all at once. Looking for support, she turned to online cancer support groups, spaces she initially approached with hesitation. What she found there not only helped her through treatment but ultimately reshaped the trajectory of her academic career.
April 8, 2026
Holistic Health and Student Well-Being with the Director of Mental Health Services Dr. Ellen Marks
In this episode of GridgeFridge, we sit down with Dr. Ellen Marks, director of Mental Health Services at University Health Services (UHS) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
March 27, 2026
From Campus to Community: How Karissa Garcia Found Meaning With Badger Volunteers
For Karissa Garcia, a fourth-year student studying chemical engineering, Badger Volunteers has been the most impactful way for her to engage with the Madison community beyond classes and campus.
March 23, 2026- More News
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