Megan Binkley’s doctoral work grew out of an undergraduate project that developed into an internship with UniverCity Alliance.
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UniverCity Year seeks new local government partners
The 2022-2025 Request for Partnerships prioritizes community projects that aim to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.
UniverCity Alliance featured on Morgridge Center podcast ‘GridgeFridge’
On the latest episode of GridgeFridge, UniverCity Alliance Managing Director Gavin Luter shares how the cross-campus initiative can be the “front door” for local governments across Wisconsin.
UniverCity Year program to partner with six communities in 2022
UniverCity is working with the City of Stoughton, Outagamie, Columbia and Polk counties; Town of Germantown and a unique collaboration that includes the City of Sun Prairie, towns of Deerfield and Cottage Grove and the Friends of Koshkonong Creek.
UniverCity Year offers UW-Madison faculty chance to partner with Wisconsin communities in 2022
UW-Madison faculty and instructors from across all academic disciplines are encouraged to work with UniverCity Year.
Nelson Institute’s Holly Gibbs receives award to expand community-engaged scholarship involving geography and the environment
This article is also found in the February issue of The Commons, a digial magazine published by the Nelson Institute.
UniverCity Program Has Real-Life Impact
League of Wisconsin Municipalities | December 2021 We are seeking to get back to the practical roots of the Wisconsin Idea, while taking it to the next level.
Paul Fanlund: These UW-Madison students solve problems across the state
The Capital Times | Paul Fanlund | March 19, 2021 Called the UniverCity Year, it is the embodiment of the century-old “Wisconsin Idea,” the concept that university research and resources should help all state citizens
Racine County in UW-Madison’s UniverCity Year Program
Racine County Eye | February 19, 2021 In collaboration with UW-Madison’s UniverCity Year program, Racine County will focus on building a stronger, more resilient community and addressing racial disparities. The University of Wisconsin-Parkside will also …