While many students at the University of Wisconsin use their summer to vacation, bolster their resume with an internship or take an extra course, there’s still plenty going on in the world of UW athletics. Between the imminent release of College Football 25, the roster list being announced for the Paris 2024 Olympics, the reveal of the UW Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024 and … [Read more...] about What is going on in the world of UW athletics?
Women’s sports at UW benefit from ‘Day of the Badger’ fundraising
The University of Wisconsin held its annual “Day of the Badger” April 16. Running for exactly 1,848 minutes in celebration of UW’s founding in 1848, “Day of the Badger” is a time for giving. Donors can support professors, experiential learning and student scholarships. “Day of the Badger” raised over $1.7 million this year, with $5,060 of that amount going towards the Women’s … [Read more...] about Women’s sports at UW benefit from ‘Day of the Badger’ fundraising
Assessing worth of contract extensions for UW coaches
The realm of collegiate athletics is not merely about winning games — it’s about fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork and growth. At the University of Wisconsin this ethos is epitomized through the dedicated efforts of its coaching staff. Recently, UW Athletics approved contract extensions for several coaches, signaling a nod to their impactful contributions. In this … [Read more...] about Assessing worth of contract extensions for UW coaches
Football: Wisconsin makes noise in NFL Draft
April 25, former University of Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams was selected No. 1 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears — kicking off a three-day event held in Detroit, Michigan. The highly anticipated move sees the Bears pick up their quarterback for the future after moving on from Justin Fields this past offseason. This year’s draft also marked … [Read more...] about Football: Wisconsin makes noise in NFL Draft
Elevation of high school baseball provides UW with untapped resources
Simply put, high school baseball in the state of Wisconsin has never been better. According to Prep Baseball Wisconsin, there are 40 prospects in the 2024 graduating class attending a Division 1 university in the fall. It’s a testament to the elevation of play within the state, as competition increases and players improve, despite not being able to get on to an outdoor baseball … [Read more...] about Elevation of high school baseball provides UW with untapped resources