2025-26 Wisconsin Idea Fellow Amy Liang develops a health literacy curriculum for Dane County residents learning English as a second language.
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Environmental leader Devin Guthrie Chosen as UW–Madison’s 2025 Newman Civic Fellow
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is proud to announce Devin Guthrie as its 2025 Campus Compact Newman Civic Fellow. The fellows are nominated by the chancellor based on their project idea, leadership skills and community work.
Morgridge Center for Public Service 30-Year Celebration
The Morgridge Center for Public Service celebrated its 30th anniversary on Thursday, Oct. 9, hosting an open-house party with keynote speakers, food and community. The celebration brought together students, faculty and staff, alumni and community partners to appreciate the center’s three decades of service.
Building Stronger Communities Through Student Leadership: The Morgridge Center’s Civic Engagement Team
Both Sam Arnold and Mira Halker view their work as part of a larger story, one that lays the groundwork for a future in public service, whether that be practicing law or drafting policy.
Celebrating 30 Years of Service
As the Morgridge Center celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, it rests on the legacy and foundation of the relationships with campus and community partners, as the lived-out vision of the Wisconsin Idea. The 30th anniversary of the Morgridge Center is not just a testament to time, but a reflection of its enduring impact on the thousands of students, faculty and community members who contributed to its legacy.
Eighth Cohort of Morgridge Fellows Selected
Seventeen faculty and campus members at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have been named Morgridge Fellows. 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.
Morgridge Center for Public Service 2024-25 Annual Report
Highlights from this year include: the launch of BadgersEngage through the software platform Givepulse, Wisconsin Idea Conference, hiring of Dr. Dave Lassen, community-university partnerships awards and more.
2025-26 Wisconsin Idea Fellowships Awarded to Ten Projects
The 2025-26 Wisconsin Idea Fellowships have been awarded to 10 outstanding undergraduate projects at home and across the globe. The number of projects and students doubled from last year, making this year’s application process the most competitive since its inception.
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.
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.