Category: Community

Wisconsin Counties Magazine: Strategic Planning Process Brings Jackson County Together

Wisconsin Counties Magazine | Abigail Becker | Oct. 1, 2025

La Follette students drive forward regionalized taxi system for three Northwest Wisconsin municipalities

Creating a shared-ride taxi system was one of several projects that the City of River Falls addressed during a partnership with UniverCity Alliance.

Traveling museum exhibit debuts during celebration of Indigenous culture

The traveling museum exhibit is the result of collaboration between the Village of Waunakee, the Ho-Chunk Nation, Wisconsin Humanities, and UniverCity Alliance.

Village of DeForest engages UW–Madison students on scaling the Dragon Art Fair

The 21st annual Dragon Art Fair in the Village of DeForest saw record attendance and incorporated recommendations from UW–Madison graduate students.

Working Together for a Better Madison Region

James Figy | Livablity | 2025

Wood County’s Partnership Prioritizes Public Health

Abigail Becker | Wisconsin Counties Magazine | June 2025

Wood County’s partnership with UniverCity Alliance prioritizes public health

The partnership with the University of Wisconsin–Madison also provided students with on-the-ground public health experience.

Two Wisconsin communities address conservation projects with Nelson Institute students

UniverCity Alliance connected the Village of Mount Pleasant and City of Waupaca with graduate students in the Nelson Institute’s Environmental Conservation MS program to address environmental conservation goals.

UniverCity Alliance connects Madison priorities with UW–Madison students

From economic development to public transit and records management, UW–Madison students are getting hands-on experience during internships with the City of Madison.

UW–Madison students connect with Dane County through policy analysis internships

During the 2024-25 academic year, three students addressed policy analysis needs of Dane County through internships facilitated by UniverCity Alliance and the Department of Political Science.