As the new school year approaches, food insecurity looms large for many UW-Madison students. In response to this persistent concern, student-led organizations are working diligently to ensure access to nutritious and affordable food on campus.
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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.
2024-25 Wisconsin Idea Fellowships Awarded to Five Projects
The 2024-25 Wisconsin Idea Fellowships have been awarded to five outstanding undergraduate projects at home and across the globe.
Kayley Bell Recognized on 2024 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll
Kayley Bell, a junior majoring in political science and history, has added the title of ‘2024 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll recipient’ to her impressive list of accomplishments at UW-Madison.
Morgridge Center for Public Service Celebrates Professional Staff Transition
With much gratitude and sadness, the Morgridge Center for Public Service announces the departure of Assistant Director of Community-Engaged Scholarship Haley Madden.
Rooted: Space, Land, and History
Welcome to Rooted, our final episode of GridgeFridge season 4. Continue listening to learn about the history of the UW–Madison campus, value of space, and the many factors determining the physical layout of UW–Madison.
Community Organizer and Voting Rights Advocate: UW-Madison Student Named Newman Civic Fellow ‘24
Amanjot Kaur has been a community organizer and voting rights advocate dating back to high school. During the 2020 election, she helped mobilize students and canvassed thousands of voters in Waukesha county amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
2023-24 Community University Partnership Award Recipients
The Community University Partnership Awards is an important reminder that our university should be recognizing and prioritizing community-centered wellbeing in the state.