From climate change to racial justice, from education reform to healthcare access, from transgender rights to domestic violence resources on campus, the breadth of topics covered showcased the expansive nature of the issues young leaders are tackling today.
civic engagement
Turning up the Volume of Wisconsin Voices in the Wisconsin Idea Seminar
To kick off season four of the GridgeFridge, we chat with Catherine Reiland about the value of the connection and how the program is a chance to hear from different voices across Wisconsin.
Five Ways to Celebrate National Voter Registration Day
Tuesday, Sept. 19 is National Voter Registration Day. Ready to celebrate this holiday and get civically engaged? We got you! Today, we’re sharing five ways to celebrate National Voter Registration Day.
Preparing to be a Badger Volunteer
Whether you’re new to Madison or familiar with the city, Badger Volunteers is a unique opportunity for all UW–Madison students to engage with their local community and cultivate real-world experience in their field of interest.
Sixth Cohort of Morgridge Fellows Selected
Sixteen faculty and campus members at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have been named Morgridge Fellows — the largest Morgridge Fellows cohort.
Morgridge Center for Public Service 2022-23 Year in Review
The Morgridge Center for Public Service released its 2022-23 annual report highlighting the center’s activities over the past year.
Formerly Incarcerated Supported by JustDane and Community-based Learning
Six psychology students in the spring 2023 capstone course ‘Issues to Prisoner Reentry’ partnered with JustDane.
Communications and Marketing Intern Erin Gretzinger Honored with Ginsberg Family Award
On top of the many roles that Erin has served in, she has been the Morgridge Center’s communication and marketing intern since the early days of her undergraduate career.
UW–Madison Student Recognized on 2023 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll
The University of Wisconsin–Madison and the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) announced that Laine Bottemiller has been recognized as part of the 2023 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll.
2023-24 Wisconsin Idea Fellowships Awarded to Five Projects
The 2023-24 Wisconsin Idea Fellowships have been awarded to five outstanding undergraduate projects at home and across the globe. A total of nine UW–Madison undergraduate students are part of this year’s projects.