Current and former UniverCity Year partners reflect on their experiences with the program.
Green County
Changing climate prompts Wisconsin communities to seek solutions
Several Wisconsin communities partnering with UniverCity Year are seeking expertise on projects related to climate change.
UniverCity Year sparks longterm changes in Green County
Submitted by Abigail Becker | Brodhead Free Press | March 30, 2022
UniverCity Year sparks long-term changes in Green County
Fresh perspectives from UW-Madison students working with Green County’s City of Brodhead through UniverCity Year helped create change in the community.
Green County and UniverCity Year partner to launch Teen Intervene program
A 2018 study indicated that 25 percent of teens in Green County reported alcohol usage in the past 30 days, a statistic that has Green County leaders and community members concerned. To address this …
Nelson Institute celebrates 50 years of utilizing UW to advance environmentalism
WKOW | April 22, 2020 The Nelson Institute has been the driving force behind a number of influential programs, including UniverCity Year.
UniverCity Year selected as finalist for Economic Development Award
The Monroe Times | Sept. 8, 2019 The UniverCity Year program has been selected as a finalist for the Wisconsin Economic Development Association’s Economic Development Initiative award.
UniverCity projects highlight opportunity
The Monroe Times | May 28, 2019 As University of Wisconsin seniors look to wrap up their final projects to graduate within the scope of the UniverCity Alliance with Green County, officials are considering how …
UniverCity, Green County celebrate year of community building
UW-Madison | April 26, 2019 On April 24, the UniverCity Year program (UCY) and Green County hosted their End of Year Celebration during the Green County Annual meeting.
Reimagining rural spaces: WSB students design affordable housing in UniverCity Alliance
Wisconsin School of Business | April 16, 2019 Tom Landgraf has a message for his capstone real estate students: Get out of the classroom.