University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Campus

Dane County policy research and analysis internships connect UW–Madison students to local priorities

Two University of Wisconsin–Madison students researched youth mental health support resources and supportive housing during their Dane County policy research and analysis internships.

Innovative student-built prototypes aim to support flood mitigation efforts in Vernon County

Students in Interdisciplinary Engineering 170: Design Practicum designed two prototypes that support Vernon County’s goals of addressing flooding and field runoff.

UniverCity collaborates with Badger Talks to showcase partnerships across Wisconsin

Learn more about four UniverCity Alliance partnerships with these Badger Talks Podcasts and Quick Picks.

Seeking student intern to work with City of Madison’s Community Development Authority

Applications should submit their materials by May 4.

Seeking recycling communications intern to work with City of Madison

The City of Madison is seeking an intern through UniverCity Alliance to educate residents on recycling. Applications are due on April 26.

Tune in to April 23 Weston Roundtable featuring PowerLines founder Charles Hua

PowerLines Founder and Executive Director Charles Hua will discuss why utility bills are rising and what stakeholders can do to address this issue.

Local government projects prepare UniverCity Alliance Scholars for future careers

Eight students partnered with Wisconsin communities during the Fall 2025 semester through UniverCity Alliance partnerships.

UW–Madison education students help improve Wisconsin skilled nursing facility’s intergenerational programming

Laurel White | School of Education | March 3, 2026

‘Spark’ students learn civic engagement can start now

A group of first-year University of Wisconsin–Madison students living in the Spark Learning Community received a crash course in local government during a visit to the Madison Municipal Building on Feb. 5.

UniverCity Alliance brings learning outside of the classroom to Wisconsin communities

UniverCity Alliance Scholar Maggie Claussen shared her experiences working with a municipal partner during a panel at the Board of Regents Education Committee.