Across campus and around Madison, summer brings people together in the places that define the season, from beloved UW traditions and Camp Randall concerts to neighborhoods where community takes root.

​​August 17, 2026

Photos by Althea Dotzour, Jeff Miller and Taylor Wolfram. Video by Amy Gill, Ma Vue and Jason Weiss. Words by Angela Barian.

Lake Life

Sights and sounds of a summer spent on the water

Garden Fresh

Homegrown abundance around campus and the city

Video: Phish performs at the Kohl Center on July 7, 2026.

• A movie set right on campus

  Professor Aaron Greer turns to the UW–Madison community to help bring the feature film ‘Morning Moon’ to life.

• We are the champions

  From the soccer pitch to the ice rink, revisit some of the most memorable national title runs in Badger sports history.

• When should schools ban cellphones?

  UW–Madison students from the La Follette School of Public Affairs developed research-based recommendations to help a K-12 district implement new policies.