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Dave Lassen Hired as Assistant Director of Community-Engaged Scholarship

The Morgridge Center for Public Service is excited to announce Dr. Dave Lassen as the assistant director of Community-Engaged Scholarship.

The Fred Risser Excellence in Engaged Undergraduate Student Award

Civically Educated: What It Takes To Vote

Understanding the value and importance of utilizing your voice by means of a vote is a major first step to become more civically educated in hopes it can become habitual, even after graduation. It’s important to know what is needed and required to officially cast your ballot.

Music, Arts and Community: Voterpalooza

The biggest civic engagement event of the year was on full display at Voterpalooza on Tuesday, Oct. 1.

Ten Ways to Encourage Friends and Family to Register to Vote

Here are ten ways to encourage voter registration among your peers before National Voter Registration Day.

ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge Recognizes 522 Campuses for Excellence in Nonpartisan Student Voter Engagement

In 2022, college students had the second-highest midterm voter turnout rate since NSLVE began measuring in 2012, and today we celebrate those achievements.

Education for Democracy Panel and Discussion

The disciplinarily diverse panel will feature a range of scholars sharing about their research and teaching while reflecting on the role of higher education in a democratic society.

Badger Volunteers Fall 2024 Kickoff

With a strong emphasis on sustainability, education and public health, Badger Volunteers welcomes students from all majors—including graduate students—providing a unique opportunity to explore various career paths, while contributing to the community in a meaningful way.

Morgridge Center for Public Service 2023-24 Annual Report

Highlights from this year include: the return of Summer Badger Volunteers since the COVID-19 pandemic, piloting a new learning cohort tailored for undergraduate students interest in community engagement and more.

Seventh Cohort of Morgridge Fellows Selected

The Morgridge Fellows program is a unique opportunity for individuals to learn and explore ways to further weave community engagement into the core functions of the university.