When it comes to study abroad options, UW–Madison has plenty! In 2025, UW–Madison ranked #6 among all U.S. public universities and colleges for total students studying abroad. With more than 300 programs exploring 80+ countries, …
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The Living Lab on Lake Monona’s Shore
On warm days along Lake Monona, walkers and cyclists pass a steady stream of traffic on John Nolen Drive. Every so often, they also pass something unexpected: UW–Madison students carrying bright green Menards buckets and …
Navigating the Corporate World: From Zero Waste Project Assistant to Sustainability Specialist
In our “Where Are They Now?” series, current student interns interview former students about their experience at the Office of Sustainability (OS), particularly how that experience has helped them since graduation. In the following entry, …
2025 Sustainability Writing Awards winners imagine climate futures full of hope, uncertainty, and migration
Rising tides, solarpunk cities, ghosts that haunt us. This year’s winners of the Sustainability Writing Awards looked beyond the now to imagine what the places we love might look like in a world shaped by …
The Metal Grown in her Nursery
This story, by Devin Guthrie, is one of three winners of the 2025 Sustainability Writing Awards hosted by the Office of Sustainability. You can read more about Devin here. Octavia removed the last piece of Estelle from …
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This story, by Ross O’Donnell, is one of three winners of the 2025 Sustainability Writing Awards hosted by the Office of Sustainability. You can read more about Ross here. The city barely looks like a city from …
Songbirds and Other Farewells
This story, by Lily Smogor, is one of three winners of the 2025 Sustainability Writing Awards hosted by the Office of Sustainability. You can read more about Lily here. Josey knew it was over three weeks before …
8 Ways to Get Involved With Sustainability This Semester
For students looking to get involved with sustainability efforts on campus, it may be difficult to figure out where to start. Internships or a certificate may seem like a big step, but finding sustainability clubs …
Sharing a Meal, Reducing Waste: Inside UW’s Food Recovery Network
Twice a week, the UW–Madison community comes together to share a warm meal. At the front of the room sits a buffet with dishes from cornbread to curry, while chatter-filled tables span the remaining space. …
Reducing Food Waste and Fighting Food Insecurity in the Dining Halls: Nutrition Access Program
At UW–Madison’s six dining market locations, staff work hard to feed students by preparing buffet-style meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. To meet the expected demand and decrease food waste, dining market staff use data …