Category: Community

‘Ongoing process’: Village of Waunakee, Ho-Chunk Nation build relationship through UniverCity Year partnership

Posted on November 15, 2022

On Nov. 1 in honor of Native American Heritage Month, the Village of Waunakee raised the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin flag and installed new emblems on a welcome sign.

The Chronicle of Higher Education Trends Snapshot: Cities and the Urban University

Posted on October 27, 2022

The Chronicle of Higher Education's Trends Snapshot report features UniverCity Alliance.

Rethinking space: Wisconsin counties team up with UniverCity to reimagine facilities

Posted on October 26, 2022

Adams County is planning to build a new health, human services, and administrative building while Marathon County seeks to address overcrowding in its courthouse and envision future use for a vacant dormitory.

Grad students work with climatologist on tool to alert communities to dangerous heat levels

Posted on October 24, 2022

University Communications | Abigail Becker | Oct. 24, 2022

Village of Waunakee receives 2022 Salute to Local Government award

Posted on October 19, 2022

The Wisconsin Policy Forum recognized the Village of Waunakee for efforts to pursue social justice, racial equity, inclusion, and community civility. Through UniverCity Year, Waunakee focused on relationship building with the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin.

Award recognizes Waunakee government’s work on racial equity

Posted on October 13, 2022

Waunakee Tribune | Roberta Baumann | Oct. 13, 2022

Rising Waters: UniverCity Year partners with local stakeholders to help alleviate flooding issues in the Koshkonong Creek

Posted on October 12, 2022

Wisconsin’s Koshkonong Creek and its communities have been in deep water in recent years due to increased flooding.