Highlights from this year include: the celebration of the Morgridge Center’s 30-year anniversary, hiring of Emma Gleed, participating in Day of the Badger, expanding the definition of civic engagement beyond voting and more.
Student Life
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 ReClassification.
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
Through conversations with UW students and staff, affordable housing advocates, mental health professionals, and community leaders, we examine how rising rents, limited availability and unstable living conditions are reshaping life on and off the UW–Madison campus.
Morgridge Center for Public Service to Rebrand Badger Volunteers
Beginning June 2026, Badger Volunteers will rebrand its program’s values and logistics to incorporate varying levels of more meaningful service opportunities.
How Genevieve Lambert Found her Voice Through Civic Engagement at UW–Madison
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.
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.