Learn about John Bascom, president of the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1874 to 1887. Discover his academic legacy, teaching philosophy, and impact on the university.
A biography of John Twombly, who served as president of the University of Wisconsin from 1871–1874. Learn about his career, advocacy for co-education, and resignation.
John Hiram Lathrop was the first chancellor of the University of Wisconsin, serving from 1849 to 1858. Learn about his career, leadership, and legacy at UW-Madison.
John Whelan Sterling, the “Father of the University of Wisconsin,” served as its chief executive from 1861–1867. This exhibit details his academic career and foundational leadership.
Explore the history of the University of Wisconsin System, featuring biographies of past presidents from John C. Weaver to modern leadership, and resources on the 1971 merger.
This page profiles Rebecca M. Blank, who served as Chancellor of UW–Madison from 2013 to 2022. It covers her academic background, government service, and life until her death in 2023.
William Sewell served as UW-Madison Chancellor from 1967–1968. His brief tenure was marked by the 1967 Dow Chemical protests and campus turmoil. He later returned to his sociology research.
Explore the 1930s history of the UW Hoofers, from the club’s founding and campus ski jumping to the establishment of the archery, sailing, and riding clubs at Memorial Union.
Explore the history of the Hoofers organization during the 1970s, featuring the rise of sailing, the Ecology Club, SCUBA, riding programs, and internal relations with the Union.
Explore the rich history of women’s athletics at UW-Madison in this exhibit, tracing the university’s evolving programs and sports culture from the 19th century to Title IX.
Explore the history of women’s athletics at UW-Madison, from 19th-century calisthenics and gymnastics to the early evolution of competitive sports and women’s athletic organizations.
Explore the history of women’s athletics at UW–Madison, detailing how early concerns about female health and physical fitness evolved into active student participation by the 1880s.
Explore the life of Mildred Fish-Harnack, a Wisconsin native and WWII resistance fighter with the Red Orchestra, through this historical exhibit and collection of archival resources.
This archive examines Mildred Fish-Harnack’s legacy through 1940s-present correspondence, media, FBI files, and commemorative materials, documenting her role in the German Resistance.
Explore UW-Madison student protests and social activism from 1910–1929, covering events like the 1914 labor strikes, free speech controversies, and the suffrage movement.