Mapping the Wisconsin Idea
College of Letters & Science Magazine
Better. Places. Together.
College of Letters & Science Magazine
A panel during Extension’s annual All Colleague Conference on Nov. 2, 2023 highlighted collaboration between Extension and UniverCity Alliance in three different counties.
The events were held as a part of the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s 175th anniversary celebration.
Several Wisconsin communities partnering with UniverCity Year are seeking expertise on projects related to climate change.
The report, which summarizes the results of a survey taken by farmers in Wisconsin’s Pepin County, was one of 25 projects initiated through UniverCity Year Pepin County, a three-year partnership launched in 2018 between UW–Madison and Pepin County to support economic development, education and environmental sustainability in the county.
UW-Madison | August 29, 2019 On Aug. 28, Pepin County and the University of Wisconsin–Madison showcased their collaboration in Durand, the county seat along the Chippewa River. Read the story.
WEAU | August 23, 2019 Pepin County and the UniverCity Year program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison invite community members to attend an information session and celebration on August 28, 2019. Read the story.
Wisconsin Public Radio | April 4, 2019 A University of Wisconsin-Madison program that connects students and faculty with local governments to solve problems is going outside of the Madison area for the first time. Read the story.
UW-Madison | Feb. 20, 2019 Pepin County is the latest partner for the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s UniverCity Year program, which brings faculty, students, and community members together to improve the sustainability, resilience, and general wellbeing of Wisconsin’s communities. Read the story.
WRDN, Reel Country 1430 | Feb.12, 2019 UniverCity Alliance Director, Gavin Luter discusses the new UniverCity Year partnership with Brian Winnekins of WRDN in Durand, Wis. Listen to the story.