Village of DeForest Community Development Director Alex Allon completed a two-year master’s degree in urban and regional planning in 2020. During the Fall 2026 semester, he worked with students through a UniverCity Alliance partnership.
Village of DeForest
UW students develop DeForest mountain bike trail management plan
Ethan Ferrell | The Star | Jan. 3, 2025
Watch the Nov. 20 League of Wisconsin Municipalities Food for Thought webinar featuring UniverCity Alliance
The Nov. 20 League of Wisconsin Municipalities Food for Thought webinar featured UniverCity Alliance and partnerships with the City of Waupaca and the Village of DeForest.
DeForest to construct mountain bike trails with UniverCity Alliance help
Ethan Ferrell | The Star | Nov. 14, 2025
Ben Gorski, MS ’25 finds fulfillment in local government career
Ben Gorski’s experience with UniverCity Alliance and the Village of DeForest solidified his interest in working for local government.
UniverCity Alliance Scholars kick off semester of community-based projects
This fall, UniverCity Alliance’s Scholars are working with the Town of Irving, City of Beaver Dam, the Village of DeForest, Sheboygan County, and UW South Madison Partnership.
UniverCity Alliance recognizes Heidi Putnam, MS’24 with Commitment to Partnership award
The Commitment to Partnership award recognizes a recent graduate of UW–Madison who engaged with community-identified projects through UniverCity Alliance.
Wisconsin communities reach goals through UniverCity Alliance partnerships
UniverCity Alliance partnerships drive impacts across Wisconsin through collaboration with UW–Madison students and instructors.
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.
UW–Madison students support DeForest’s proactive approach to environmental sustainability
Through UniverCity Alliance, the Village of DeForest is addressing natural asset protection and community sustainability efforts in partnership with UW–Madison students.