Eight projects win Baldwin grants

UW–Madison | June 12, 2018 The subjects of the eight projects selected for grants from the Ira and Ineva Reilly Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment are varied, but all will help the university contribute knowledge and resources across the state. Read the story.

UW-Madison’s UniverCity Alliance names Gavin Luter as director

Global Health Institute | June 6, 2018 Gavin Luter has been named director of the UniverCity Alliance at UW–Madison, which connects students and educators with communities to solve local challenges. Read the story.

In second year, UniverCity has students, faculty seek solutions to Dane County problems

UW–Madison | May 15, 2018 In its second year, UW–Madison’s UniverCity Year program directed 305 students and 16 faculty members across 11 departments to come up with ways to address Dane County’s housing gap, improve economic development, and protect its water quality. Read the story.

Poster content and design tips

Creating an eye-catching academic poster for the UniverCity Year poster session is not as challenging as you might think. In this case, less is more. You do not have to include every piece of information on your poster. You have to include just enough to make a person want to stop and talk to you …

UniverCity partners with Green County

UW–Madison | April 4, 2018 The UW–Madison program, aimed at improving the sustainability, resilience and livability of Wisconsin communities, will work with the south central Wisconsin county for the 2018-19 academic year. Read the story.

Increasing breastfeeding in Green County

WEKZ | Dec.12, 2018 Masters of Public Health students joined Mike Zweifel on WEKZ’s “To the Point” radio program to discuss their project. Listen to the story.

Sharon Corrigan: ‘UniverCITY’ partnership will put UW brainpower to work for Dane County

The Cap Times | October 5, 2017 For more than a century, our state has been guided by something called the “Wisconsin Idea.” Read the story.

‘Wisconsin Idea in action’: Partnership connects Dane County to UW-Madison resources

The Cap Times | October 14, 2017 In a one-year partnership with the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Dane County will attempt to harness the university’s resources by working with students and professors to develop possible solutions in four challenging areas the county faces. Read the story.

Welcome to Monona: Small-town charm with Madison right next door

Isthmus | July 27, 2017 In moving forward, Monona has taken full advantage of the brainpower at UW–Madison. Read the story.

UniverCity Year celebrates yearlong partnership with Monona

UW–Madison | May 9, 2017 It’s called the UniverCity Year program, but it’s really an extension of the Wisconsin Idea. Read the story.