These exhibits and special projects were completed by Archives staff and UW-Madison SLIS students, and feature a variety of topics that illuminate our campus history.
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of “On, Wisconsin!” through performances by the UW Marching Band and Concert Choir, plus the Wisconsin Alumni Association’s commemorative Red Shirt.
Explore the history of African Americans at the University of Wisconsin from 1875–1969, featuring notable students, faculty, milestones, and campus activism.
Charles Van Hise (1903–1918) was the first UW alumnus to lead the university, pioneering the “Wisconsin Idea” and expanding the institution during his long tenure.
Learn about Conrad Elvehjem, the University of Wisconsin–Madison president from 1958 to 1962, his academic career, biochemistry research, and leadership during campus expansion.
Explore the life and career of David Ward, who served as chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1993 to 2000, in this historical campus profile.
Learn about David Ward, who served as interim chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison from 2011 to 2012 following the departure of Biddy Martin.
Learn about Edward A. Birge, who served as President of the University of Wisconsin–Madison from 1918 to 1925, his academic background, and his legacy as a pioneering limnologist.
Learn about Edwin Broun Fred, president of the University of Wisconsin from 1945–1958. Explore his academic career, administrative growth, and commitment to the Wisconsin Idea.
George Clark Sellery served as the acting president of the University of Wisconsin–Madison for six months in 1937 following the removal of Glenn Frank.
Learn about Henry Barnard, who served as Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1859 to 1860, and his influential career as a pioneering national educator.
Explore the history of UW-Madison’s Hoofers during the 1960s, featuring student sailing achievements, Olympic competitors, the boat repair center, and evolving conservation efforts.
This bibliography supports the history of women’s athletics at UW-Madison, covering the first 100 years through archival records, books, newspaper articles, and department files.