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. Awarding annual grants, the fellowship supports initiatives that aim to create positive change in Madison and communities around the world.
Wisconsin Idea Fellowship
Wisconsin Idea in Action: Collaboratively Designing a Health Literacy Curriculum
2025-26 Wisconsin Idea Fellow Amy Liang develops a health literacy curriculum for Dane County residents learning English as a second language.
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.
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.
Cultivating Connections: A Wisconsin Idea Fellowship Mentorship Venture
Over the course of the past year, a team of three UW-Madison students worked to create a mentorship venture by pairing with other Asian American students at Madison West High School.
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.
2024-25 Wisconsin Idea Fellowships Awarded to Five Projects
The 2024-25 Wisconsin Idea Fellowships have been awarded to five outstanding undergraduate projects at home and across the globe.
Bridging Wisconsin: A Wisconsin Idea Fellowship Story
Not every student is familiar with the many paths that exist after high school graduation, and Bridging Wisconsin, a Wisconsin Idea Fellowship, was designed to connect students with undergraduate mentors and pre-college resources.
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.
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.