Meet the Disability Justice Collective, a group of student researchers who are working to theorize academic ableism and discover more about why higher education is so difficult and marginalizing for students with disabilities.

Congratulations to Devin Guthrie, UW–Madison's 2025 Campus Compact Newman Civic Fellow.

Devin was nominated by Chancellor Mnookin for his work to create a more equitable environmental society.

On Thursday, Oct. 9, we celebrated our 30th anniversary. Our milestone event brought together students, faculty and staff, alumni, and community partners to celebrate three decades of service.

Read more: morgridge.wisc.edu/2025/10/13/morgridge-center-for-public-service-30-year-celebration

Michael’s passion for service learning, coupled with the center seeking its first-ever faculty director, was a great match when pitched the opportunity from Mary Rouse.

He was instrumental in helping set up the center's foundation for years to come.

Read more: go.wisc.edu/30years

When the Morgridge Center for Public Service opened in 1996, it signified a major shift in UW–Madison’s commitment to community partnerships and public service.

Under Mary Rouse's leadership, the center became a model for civic engagement in higher education.

Read more: go.wisc.edu/30years

Help us celebrate our 30th anniversary by joining us for our Anniversary Celebration and Open House on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 5 to 7pm at the Red Gym in the On Wisconsin AB.

RSVP to let us know you plan on coming.

Badger Volunteers intern Caitlin Proffitt has been a volunteer at Central Wisconsin Center for three years. Read more about the root of Caitlin’s love for community engagement and why Badger Volunteers has made such a profound impact on her time at UW-Madison 👐

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The Morgridge Center is excited to welcome back
Emma Gleed!

Emma is a former Morgridge Center social media intern and Achievement Connections Coordinator, who will now return to the center as its new educational programs manager.

Read more with the 🔗
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Wisconsin Idea Fellows Max, Amber, and Maisha paired high school and college students based on their personal backgrounds and future aspirations to facilitate trust and comfort in the mentorship program, Cultivating Connections.

Check out how their fellowship project ⬇️.

Meet the 2025-26 Wisconsin Idea Fellowship cohort. The number of projects and students doubled from last year, making this year’s application cycle the most competitive since its inception.

Read more: morgridge.wisc.edu/2025/04/23/2025-26-wisconsin-idea-fellowships-awarded-to-ten-projects

Danielle Wendricks '21, a former Badger Volunteer, peer advisor, and CBL intern, is now helping students explore their personal and professional goals while looking forward to graduating this spring from NYU with a master’s in social work.

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Girl Scouts of Wisconsin–Badgerland is far more than just Thin Mints and Caramel DeLites—it's a dynamic network of programs, dedicated staff, and volunteers committed to shaping future leaders.

Through the Badger Volunteers program, students devote 2 to 3 hours per week to serving the organization.

Currently in a two-year program in Western Kenya with the United States Peace Corps, Badger alumni Emily Merkel ‘22, discusses how this experience has furthered her love for new community, her Morgridge Center roots, and the beauty in helping others.

Read more: morgridge.wisc.edu/2025/02/28/b...

Registration is now open for the 2025 Wisconsin Idea Conference, to be held April 7 at Union South. This year’s event theme, “Exchange,” will provide an environment where attendees can share their hopes and strategies for addressing issues relevant to Wisconsinites.

Nominate yourself or others and celebrate the value of community engagement. Award winners will receive a one-time scholarship incentive.

This award is open to all undergraduate and graduate students as well as faculty, staff, and community. Visit go.wisc.edu/mcfpsawards for more information.

Join campus in reflecting on the legacy of #MartinLutherKing at our annual #UWMLK Symposium on Jan. 28. This year; we are thrilled to welcome actress, author, and activist Donzaleigh Abernathy as our keynote speaker! Tickets are free and available now: go.wisc.edu/MLK

Registration for the 2025 Wisconsin Idea Conference is now live. Online registration will remain open until the day of the conference, unless event capacity is reached.

Learn more about Monday, April 7 conference at Union South and register today: go.wisc.edu/wiideaconference.

At the Morgridge Center we are committed to bringing together campus and community by providing community-engaged opportunities for the student, staff, faculty, and community and ensuring they have the resources to do so conveniently.

Visit our website for more info: morgridge.wisc.edu.