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Remembering Educator, Advocate, and Philanthropist Tashia Morgridge

A former teacher and advocate for literacy, Tashia Morgridge was one of UW–Madison’s most generous supporters. Her philanthropy will affect Badgers for generations.

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Celebrating 50 Years of the Chicanx/e & Latinx/e Studies Program

This milestone has the community reminiscing about the early grassroots efforts that led to the program’s founding, celebrating its current students and dreaming for the future. 

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This Chocolate Advent Calendar Is All About Nordic Mythology

Professor of Folklore Tom DuBois provides video context for a boutique chocolate Advent calendar.

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Photo Essay: A Student Photographer Studies Abroad in Japan

When College of Letters & Science student photographer Jake Piper returned from his study abroad program in Tokyo, he was itching to share the experience. So, we asked him to gather his favorite photos and write a bit about what he saw.

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Celebrating Irving & Dorothy Levy Hall

The transformational hub for the humanities and interpretive social sciences will serve as a center for cultural studies, history, community and more.

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The Grand Opening of Irving & Dorothy Levy Hall

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