On Thursday, August 27, Student Financial Aid hosted our annual Bucky’s Pell Pathway (BPP) and BANNER in-person Orientations in Shannon Hall at the Memorial Union, welcoming our newest cohort of students. The event provided important information about financial aid, program expectations, and campus resources designed to support student success. We connected with 1,490 students at …
During the first week of classes, the Basic Needs team in the Office of Student Financial Aid partnered with Mad City Moving and University Housing Sustainability to host the second Badger Reclaim Pop-Up Shop, helping students kick off the academic year with free essentials and sustainable finds. What was scheduled as a six-hour event (11 …
In collaboration with Rec Well and University Housing, the Student Employment team in the Office of Student Financial Aid will host the annual Student Employee Forum on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the Gordon Dining and Event Center. This free, in‑person event invites all UW–Madison students, whether currently employed on campus or exploring job opportunities, …
As we close out the Mentor Collective program, we do so with immense pride in what was accomplished- and with genuine disappointment that, due to budget cuts, this meaningful work must come to an end for now. While this chapter is ending, its impact on students and the UW–Madison community will continue to be felt. …
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During move-in week, the Basic Needs team in the Office of Student Financial Aid partnered with Mad City Moving and University Housing Sustainability to implement Badger Reclaim. This initiative provided hundreds of free household items like desks, headboards, fans, shelving, and much more to UW–Madison students. Demand for these items was so strong that everything …
On September 9th, 2025 the OSFA Student Employment team hosted the annual UW–Madison Student Job Fair. The event was comprised of Off Campus Federal Work Study partners as well as UW–Madison employers from various departments across campus. This event gave students an opportunity to explore the many job offerings available as well as engage with …
The Student Employment team in the Office of Student Financial Aid is excited to announce the launch of the Student Supervisor Certificate, created with support from the Office of Human Resources. Addressing a long sought-after need, the certificate program is designed to enhance and uplift the work of staff who supervise student employees across campus. This …
The UW–Madison LEAP (Learn, Experience, Advance, Participate) Forward Internship wrapped up its sixth successful summer of the program. LEAP was piloted in the summer of 2018 as a part of UW–Madison’s Anchor Partner Commitment to the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) and the Personalized Pathways Program. LEAP Forward has been designed as an equitable opportunity …
On July 15, Volume 3 of ASCEND to Higher Retention Rates: A Collection of Best Practices and Practical Strategies from Higher Education Experts for Increasing Student Retention, Completion, and Student Success was released! This book features higher education experts and is a comprehensive guide designed to equip higher education leaders with practical, innovative strategies for …