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ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge honors UW–Madison for Student Voting Success

The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, a national, nonpartisan initiative, recognized UW–Madison with several awards on Monday for student voting in the 2020 presidential election.

Community-Engaged Scholarship Certificate/Doctoral Minor Information Session

Learn more about the requirements, discuss your options for completing the certificate/minor and hear from a recent graduate of the program. Graduate students are encouraged to apply.

Cultivating Connections: Community Building Across Careers with Francesca Hong

GridgeFridge — the Morgridge Center for Public Service podcast — released the third episode of its second season about building community across careers with State Rep. Francesca Hong (D-Madison).

Former Intern Carries Morgridge Center’s ‘Culture of Care’ into AmeriCorps

From working in Seattle to administer rental assistance to supporting COVID-19 recovery efforts in Philadelphia, Lauren has gotten the on-the-ground experience working communities that she always wanted through AmeriCorps. 

Students, Recent Graduate, and Dean Hess Meet with U.S. Secretary of Education Cardona

Two current students and a recent graduate of an innovative UW–Madison special education teacher preparation program received the unique opportunity to meet and speak with U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona during a campus visit Monday, Sept. 20.

Peer Advisors Help Students Find Meaningful Service Opportunities

Whether a student knows just the type of volunteer opportunity they are interested in or they have no idea where to start, our student peer advisors are here to help.

Kick off the Fall Semester with Badger Volunteers

On Friday, Sept. 10 at 7 a.m., registration opens for the fall semester of Badger Volunteers, the UW–Madison’s largest student-led volunteer program. Badger Volunteers registration is open to all UW–Madison undergraduates and graduates. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Cory Sprinkel Hired as New Community-Engaged Scholarship Specialist

The Morgridge Center for Public Service is excited to share the news that Cory Sprinkel is the new community-engaged Scholarship specialist. Since June 2019, Sprinkel has served as the community engagement preparation specialist.

Morgridge Center for Public Service 2020-21 Annual Report

The Morgridge Center for Public Service released its 2020-21 annual report highlighting the center’s activities over the past year. The report details how the Morgridge Center lives out its mission of building a thriving democratic society by connecting campus with community through service, community-based learning and research.

Fourth Cohort of Morgridge Fellows Selected

Twelve faculty and campus members at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have been named Morgridge Fellows. The program is led by Morgridge Center academic staff and guest speakers from campus and community perspectives.