When people think of weekend getaways in Wisconsin, the Northwoods, Door County, and the Wisconsin Dells generally come to mind. A destination that deserves to be on that list much more often is the Kickapoo…
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Did You Know… about Such Great Wisconsin Stories?
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Were you aware that the sauerkraut king calls Outagamie County home? Or that a director of the comedy classic Airplane doesn’t just promote state tourism — he lives it in Vilas County? From scientists and artists to inventors and leaders, you might be surprised to learn about the incredible achievements that have come out of the world-class University of Wisconsin–Madison and the proud Badgers who live or had lived among you. These are their stories: ones that highlight the important partnership between UW–Madison and the state of Wisconsin through alumni and friends who have made important impacts here at home that are felt around the globe. Read about some of the remarkable individuals and organizations in your area and the positive effects they’ve had. And if you didn’t know it before, you’ll know now that we’re stronger together.
Stories From Across the State
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Thank you, Chippewa County, for Alexander Wiley, a giant of the United States Senate.
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Even though UW-Madison undergrad Jordan Ebert grew up on a dairy farm, he wouldn’t describe himself as a farm kid. “In high school, I focused on school and sports,” says Ebert. “I didn’t have farm…
Learn MoreKewaunee County A Next-Generation Dairy Farmer
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Did you know about Platteville’s place in the history of this prestigious prize? A mining town. An agricultural hub. These are what Platteville is known as. But the hometown of a Nobel Prize recipient? Not so much. But it is. Herbert Spencer Gasser was born on July 5, 1888, and went on to earn the… Read more »
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The Story in Numbers
Learn more about the facts behind these numbers.
Two-thirds of undergraduate applicants from Wisconsin are admitted to the UW
It takes an average of just over four years for students to graduate from the UW
It costs less for Wisconsin residents to attend UW–Madison than it does to go to any other school in the Big Ten
More than half of UW–Madison undergrads graduate with ZERO debt
Nearly 80% of in-state UW–Madison students live and work in Wisconsin after they graduate
Media Inquiries
For more information about any of these stories, please contact Tod Pritchard at tod.pritchard@supportuw.org or 608-308-5497.