Office of State Relations
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.
Our Work
Government Relations
Our State Relations team 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
Our State Relations team works to strengthen UW–Madison’s relationships with communities and partners across Wisconsin through roundtables, community visits, research presentations and more.
UW Connects
UW Connects includes Badger Talks, Bucky’s Classroom and Badger Ambassadors. These programs connect UW–Madison directly with residents, schools, businesses and community organizations.
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