Wisconsin Idea

Fueling Discovery is a partnership between the College of Letters & Science and the Wisconsin State Journal celebrating research at L&S. Read about the changing trends in aircraft turbulence, the potential of quantum computing, the importance of groundwater quality and much more.

After graduating from the College of Letters & Science, our alumni go on to do great things. And many of them stay here in the state of Wisconsin, where they are creating jobs, serving the community and advocating for impactful change. Meet three alumni who are making a difference in the Badger State.

Inspired by the Wisconsin Idea and cosponsored by L&S and University Housing, UW–Madison launches the new residential learning community, Spark.

No matter where you live in Wisconsin or what you do, chances are the research carried out in the College of Letters & Science impacts you. That’s the Wisconsin Idea.

Fueling Discovery is a partnership between the College of Letters & Science and the Wisconsin State Journal celebrating research and the act of “uncovering, or bringing to light,” that happens every day at L&S.

From a small up-north Wisconsin town, these Badgers are running a global corporation that plays an impactful role in building transportation infrastructure and supporting their local community.

The College of Letters & Science recently co-hosted a statewide high school speech and debate festival.

A look at how the College of Letters & Science impacts each of Wisconsin’s 72 counties.

Professor and Director of the Information School Alan Rubel explains how information schools sit at the center of computing technology, data and people.