Mapping the Wisconsin Idea
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The Wisconsin Idea. It’s the time-tested notion that the boundaries of the University stretch beyond campus and directly impact the lives of others. But what does it look like in practice? For the College of Letters & Science, it means that research and outreach from faculty, students, alumni and staff make a real difference to the citizens of Wisconsin and beyond. We zoom in on faculty research projects, alumni-led programs and student efforts that have impacted each county across the state of Wisconsin.
What Is Up North Wisconsin?
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To better understand what gives northern Wisconsin its meaning, we turned to experts in the College of Letters & Science — historians, ecologists, linguists and others whose work invites us to see the Northwoods in full. From Indigenous histories to linguistic encounters, from vacation homes to farmers markets, our experts offer insights into the stories and connections that define this place and why it matters.
Exploring Black Life in Madison
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A new research lab created by Assistant Professor of African American Studies Jessica Stovall (’07) is interviewing Black Madison residents from varied economic and social backgrounds across the city to understand the range of the Black experience in Madison. The SoulFolk Collective’s project is part oral history, part social experiment.
Science Brought to Life
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Water, plants, animals and humans — they’re all essential to the study of life on our planet. That’s why the University of Wisconsin–Madison is entering an exciting new era of researching, teaching and expanding the biological sciences by launching the new Department of Biology within the College of Letters & Science.
Finding Familia in Fuego
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When L&S students Gissel and Yazmin aren’t in class, you can find them on the dance floor with their familia in the Fuego Dance Crew. As UW–Madison’s first Multicultural Latine Dance Crew, Fuego brings the rhythms of reggaeton, salsa, bachata and more. The group’s aim is to celebrate culture, showcase talent and build community across campus.