Did you know… UW–Madison established the nation’s first dairy school? Or that Babcock Hall Dairy Plant produces roughly 80,000 gallons of ice cream annually? If you now have a hankering for the UW’s signature treat, great! Enjoy a complimentary dish of Babcock’s best when the #GetTheScoop truck visits a town near you this summer. The tour is part hospitality, part pop quiz, and all about — you guessed it — getting the scoop on how UW–Madison works to benefit the entire state. It’s sure to surprise, delight, and change the way you think about the UW. Check out where the truck’s headed next. Schedule There are currently no more events scheduled for the #GetTheScoop Summer Tour, but we will be scheduling stops in the spring. Keep an eye out for the red and white truck! What do you know about UW-Madison? Put your Badger knowledge to the test by taking this pop quiz. (Don’t worry, you won’t be graded on this.) Wisconsin True When you’ve been around since 1848 like the University of Wisconsin, it’s safe to say you’ll have some stories to tell. The ones we’re most proud of focus on the many ways the UW is always working for Wisconsin. We accept 2 out of 3 in-state applicants In-state tuition makes the UW affordable Graduating more students in 4 years We help increase earning potential Wisconsin is home to our graduates Return on investment
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