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• Recent sightings: Play ball! May 7, 2013 UW softball player Maggie Strange prepares to catch the ball during the first game of a double-header between UW-Madison Badgers and Michigan State Spartans at the Goodman Softball Complex on May 5.
• Evans named Arthur Ashe Jr. Male Sports Scholar of the Year April 13, 2013 Wisconsin senior Ryan Evans has been named the 2013 Arthur Ashe Jr. Male Sports Scholar of the Year by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education. Inspired by tennis legend Arthur Ashe Jr.'s commitment to education as well as athletics, the Sports Scholars Awards honors students of color who have made academic and athletic achievement a winning combination.
• J.J. Watt thanks law students for support April 9, 2013 Almost three years ago, J.J. Watt turned to the Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic at the University of Wisconsin Law School for help setting up a nonprofit to fund after-school sports programs.
• Registration open for the 32nd Annual Crazylegs Classic April 27 March 5, 2013 Plan now to participate in one of the most anticipated springtime events to take place in downtown Madison. The 32nd annual Crazylegs Classic 8K run and 2-mile walk will be held Saturday, April 27, at 10 a.m. from the Capitol Square in Madison.
• Three thorns: Badger rally comes up short in Pasadena Jan. 1, 2013 Although Stanford didn't score many style points in the 99th Rose Bowl, the Cardinal could celebrate because they didn't let Wisconsin score any points at all after halftime. Wisconsin's 20-14 loss was the third straight in the New Year's Day game.
• Badgers find 'right fit' for football coach in Andersen Dec. 20, 2012 The first time that Gary Andersen showed up on Barry Alvarez's radar was during Utah State's near-upset of Auburn in the 2011 opener. Despite being a three-touchdown favorite, the Tigers, defending national champions, had to rally from a 10-point deficit in the final 3:38 to escape with a 42-38 win.
• Rose Bowl coaching compensation approved Dec. 11, 2012 University of Wisconsin-Madison Athletic Director Barry Alvarez will receive additional compensation of $118,500 for taking on Rose Bowl coaching responsibilities, under a plan approved by the Executive Committee of the UW System Board of Regents today.
• Annual Homecoming week to emphasize community service Oct. 19, 2012 In the spirit of tradition and giving back to the community, students will step up during this year's Homecoming week at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to help those in need and make campus a more beautiful place for all.
• Madison named 'America's Best College Football Town' Sept. 25, 2012 What's not to love? That was the general reaction from Badger fans upon hearing that USA Today recently named Madison, Wis., "America's Best College Football Town."
• Statement on sanctions against Penn State University July 23, 2012 UW-Madison Interim Chancellor David Ward and Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez issued a statement in regard to the announcement of sanctions against Penn State University.
• Follow Badger athletes in the London Games July 23, 2012
• Madison remains home to WIAA basketball tournament April 24, 2012 A tradition nearly 100 years old will continue as the WIAA has agreed to keep the boys basketball tournament in Madison through 2020. The girls tournament will spend 2013 and 2014 in Green Bay.
• Former Badger Troy Vincent recognized for outstanding public service work March 26, 2012 Troy Vincent, a five-time Pro Bowl cornerback who played football at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, was one of those chosen nationally to receive a 2012 Jefferson Award.
• Ward issues statement on third Chadima allegation Feb. 9, 2012 Here is a statement issued today (Thursday, Feb. 9) by Interim Chancellor David Ward.
• Statement of Interim Chancellor David Ward on second Chadima allegation Feb. 6, 2012 Here is a statement issued today (Monday, Feb. 6) by Interim Chancellor David Ward:
• Statement of Interim Chancellor David Ward on the Chadima review Jan. 24, 2012 Here is the statement of Interim Chancellor David Ward regarding the completion and release of the report of Judge Patrick Fiedler's independent review team on allegations of misconduct by senior associate athletic director John Chadima.
• Despite Rose Bowl loss, Badger spirit shines through Jan. 3, 2012 Badger fans turned much of Rose Bowl Stadium red and jumped around enough to get the joint swaying in a breathtaking night of football that saw both Wisconsin and Oregon shatter records and put on a show to remember.
• FanCam captures the excitement of the 98th Rose Bowl Dec. 31, 2011 Thousands of football fans will have a chance to prove they were present on Monday, Jan. 2, when the first-ever Rose Bowl Game FanCam presented by VIZIO comes to the 2012 Rose Bowl game as Wisconsin faces off against Oregon.
• UW smashes licensing record, generates additional financial aid Dec. 30, 2011 Two consecutive Rose Bowl appearances have been very good for the Wisconsin Badgers football program. But the recent run of on-field success is also benefiting students in campus classrooms and libraries.
• Media advisory/Rose Bowl events and contacts Dec. 28, 2011