Genevieve Lambert didn’t come to UW-Madison expecting civic engagement to be the defining factor of her college experience. Four years later, Genevieve has spent her time on campus helping students navigate election cycles, advocating for more accessible pathways towards civic engagement and promoting policy change.
Student Life
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.
Holistic Health and Student Well-Being with the Director of Mental Health Services Dr. Ellen Marks
In this episode of GridgeFridge, we sit down with Dr. Ellen Marks, director of Mental Health Services at University Health Services (UHS) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
From Campus to Community: How Karissa Garcia Found Meaning With Badger Volunteers
For Karissa Garcia, a fourth-year student studying chemical engineering, Badger Volunteers has been the most impactful way for her to engage with the Madison community beyond classes and campus.
Exploring and Building Partnerships: The Fourth Wisconsin Idea Conference
The Wisconsin Idea Conference is an opportunity for community-engaged scholars across campus and the state to come together to network, share best practices and support each other’s partnerships.
Bridging Intergenerational Divides in Plymouth
Through community-based research, an Educational Policy Studies course partnered with Rocky Knoll Health Care Center during the fall 2025 semester to create a lasting curriculum that connects seniors and children.
The Morgridge Center’s 30th Year
With the year coming to a close, the Morgridge Center is grateful to look back on 30 great years of community engagement. Through pillar programs such as Badger Volunteers, impactful Community-based Learning courses, and the annual Wisconsin Idea Fellowship only continuing to grow, the Morgridge Center looks forward to the next 30 years to come.
From Coastal Ecuador to Snowy Madison: Redefining What it Means to Serve Your Community
Journeying to the U.S. awakened something inside her and taught her that in America, she isn’t just a Black woman — she is an Afro-Latina woman. Looking forward, Kristhel Maholy Vernaza Sanchez is steadfast and dedicated to becoming a politician back in Ecuador and holding public office where she could make real change.
The Trifecta of Impact: Wisconsin Idea Fellowship Connects Students, Faculty and Communities
The Wisconsin Idea Fellowship (WIF) program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to engage in long-term, community-based projects that explore diverse approaches to public service and research.
When the Whispers of UW-Madison Speak, Who Do We Hear?
Join us on the GridgeFridge for a spooky walking tour through UW–Madison’s haunted history, from Science Hall’s rumored “cadaver chute” to the ghosts buried beneath Bascom Hill. These chilling tales demonstrate how tragedy and rumor shape campus memory, prompting us to ask whose stories are preserved — and whose fade away over time.