The Wisconsin Idea
For more than a century, the university has been guided by the Wisconsin Idea, a tradition first stated by UW President Charles Van Hise in 1904. Van Hise declared that he would “never be content until the beneficent influence of the university reaches every family in the state.” Today that belief permeates the university’s work, fostering close working relationships within the state, throughout the country and around the world.
Community outreach
Continuing education
- Division of Continuing Studies
- PK–12 teacher resources
- School and college programs
- UW–Extension
- Wisconsin Alumni Lifelong Learning
- More information about continuing education…
International resources
- International Institute
- International Reach
- Language Institute
- Center for International Business Education and Research
- More information about international outreach…
Youth programs
- Badger summer athletic camps
- PEOPLE program
- Summer music clinics
- Youth program directory
- More information about youth programs…
