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UW–Madison Student Named Newman Civic Fellow ’26

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is proud to announce Amy Liang as its 2026 Campus Compact Newman Civic Fellow.

Leaving a Lasting Mark: Morgridge Center Bids Farewell to Faculty Director Dr. Travis Wright

After nearly five years of visionary leadership, Dr. Travis Wright is stepping down from his role as faculty director of the Morgridge Center for Public Service.

National Voter Registration Day: Ready, Set, Vote

Through the Morgridge Center for Public Service, in collaboration with the Student Voters Union, organizers are bringing voter information directly to students through workshops, registration drives and drop-in sessions.

From First Ideas to Final Applications: How WIF Information Sessions Support Students

For students interested in turning an idea or passion into a community-engaged project, knowing where to start can sometimes be the hardest part. Wisconsin Idea Fellowship (WIF) information sessions offer students a place to begin.

Morgridge Center for Public Service 2025-26 Annual Report

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

UW–Madison Celebrates Prestigious Carnegie Elective Community Engagement Classification

The University of Wisconsin–Madison community gathered on Thursday, June 18, 2026 to celebrate an institutional milestone: receiving the Carnegie Elective Community Engagement Classification.

Combating Food Insecurity: Local Organizations Rooted & Slowfood UW’s Commitment to Community-Led Food Systems

In this episode of GridgeFridge, we dive into how one local agricultural nonprofit organization, Rooted, runs its multifaceted mission to build community-led food systems, making fresh, quality food accessible to everyone.

The Intersection Between Housing, Health and Life in Madison

In this episode of GridgeFridge, we explore the burgeoning housing crisis in Madison and the ways in which it intersects with health and well-being for students and community members alike.

Morgridge Center for Public Service to Rebrand Badger Volunteers

Since the program’s inception in 2008, Badger Volunteers has provided UW-Madison students semester-long volunteer opportunities that pairs them with community organizations to volunteer one to four hours each week at the same organization.

2026-27 Wisconsin Idea Fellowships Awarded to Nine Projects

The 2026-27 Wisconsin Idea Fellowships have been awarded to nine outstanding undergraduate projects at home and across the globe.