UW–Madison’s Office of State Relations works with the Wisconsin Legislature, governor’s office and state agencies to advance university priorities and strengthen relationships with state government. State Relations also coordinates statewide outreach programs, connecting UW–Madison faculty, staff, and students with communities across Wisconsin.
The office provides information and resources about the state budget and legislative process and creates opportunities for people across the state to engage with UW–Madison.
Government Relations & Advocacy
State Relations serves as UW–Madison’s primary point of contact for the governor’s office, Wisconsin Legislature and state agencies. The office leads campus advocacy and lobbying efforts related to the state budget and higher education legislation, while helping state leaders understand the university’s priorities, contributions and needs.
Statewide Outreach
State Relations brings UW–Madison’s work closer to communities and partners across Wisconsin through research presentations, roundtables, community visits and other activities. Faculty, staff, researchers and students share the university’s knowledge and expertise while building relationships and demonstrating the many ways UW–Madison serves the state.
UW Connects
UW Connects supports statewide outreach through programs that connect UW–Madison with residents, schools, businesses and community organizations. Badger Talks brings university experts into Wisconsin communities, Bucky’s Classroom connects K–8 students and educators with campus resources, and Badger Ambassadors gives UW–Madison students opportunities to share their experiences.
Badger Talks
Bringing UW–Madison expertise to communities across Wisconsin
Badger Talks connects Wisconsin communities and organizations with UW–Madison faculty, staff and graduate students for engaging talks and events on topics that matter to them.
UW–Madison’s Impact Across Wisconsin
From educating Wisconsin students to working with communities, businesses and local organizations, UW–Madison’s partnership with the state reaches every corner of Wisconsin.
17,764
Undergraduate students from Wisconsin
4,303
Bucky’s Tuition Promise, Bucky’s Pell Pathway, Wisconsin Tribal Educational Promise, or Badger Promise students
196,190
Total alumni living in Wisconsin
2,643
Graduate students from Wisconsin
$38.9B
Generated in economic impact
287,232
State jobs supported by UW–Madison