Updates To Campus Operations

This message was sent to the Parent and Family Program database on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Dear parents and families, I’m reaching out today to share additional action the university is taking to ensure the …

UW–Madison conferred the most PhDs in 2017

The University of Wisconsin–Madison granted more doctorates than any other U.S. institution in 2017, rising from 2nd place the year before. The 844 awarded doctorates place the UW at the top of PhD-granting institutions, according …

UW–Madison ranks highly throughout the year

University of Wisconsin–Madison ranks among the top universities in the nation in a variety of areas, including educational quality, reputation, affordability and access. Here’s a look at some of those rankings from 2018-19: U.S. News …

2/4/19 Safety Update: Assaults Near Campus

Good evening, parents and families – We are writing to share a message that went to your students today. In addition to this message, your students also received this crime warning yesterday. We know these situations may …

UW-Madison Weather Update

In response to the extreme cold, UW–Madison is canceling classes, events and campus activities beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 through noon Thursday, Jan. 31. We recognize that winter in Wisconsin can bring extreme …

Campus Safety

On Tuesday, October 30, 2018, the Parent and Family Program emailed the following message to parents and families as an update on campus safety.  Badger and parents and families – We’re writing to share a …

VoteFest week encourages students to vote early

“College students have a lot of power. The things they care about should be voiced and represented by elected officials,” said Megan Miller, assistant director of civic engagement and communications at the Morgridge Center for …

Second-Year Housing Decision Web Chat

Questions about housing for next year? We have answers! University Housing, Sorority and Fraternity Life, and Campus Area Housing are teaming up with the Parent and Family Program to host a live informational web chat …

Sending Your Student Mail and Packages

If your student lives in University Housing, sending a thoughtful letter or treats is a great way to give them a sense of home—and it’s easy to do. Follow this format: Full Name Room Number, …