Valley of the Sun Chapter
A Wisconsin Alumni Association Bascom Chapter
Our purpose is to build an inclusive local community of UW alumni and supporters united by Badger pride, spirit, and the desire to advance UW–Madison’s positive impact on the world.
The Valley of the Sun Chapter’s primary goal is to serve UW–Madison alumni and fans, living in or visiting the Phoenix area, with the best opportunities to connect with other members of the Badger community. These opportunities include game watches, volunteer events, or networking, among other activities. In addition to connecting our local alumni, we raise funds to provide scholarships for students from the area who will be attending UW–Madison.
WAA Stories
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UW–Madison leads the way in the emerging field of social genomics, which promises to improve medicine and policy-making based on genetic research.<...
We asked UW leaders what the university will look like in the future — but futures are difficult things to see.
Our illustrator peers into his crystal ball for a view of the university on its 350th anniversary. Yes, there will be jetpacks.
UW faculty members showcase breakthroughs that will improve life for all of us.
Can you put this cow back together?
Watch live lightning talks with leading experts who will discuss artificial intelligence.
Tom Erickson, director of the School of Computer, Data, and Information Science, sees an opportunity to leverage the UW’s computer-science legacy and its interdisciplinary expertise.
Sharon Li looks at what happens when AI systems meet a messy reality.
Blaine Hoak PhDx’25 knows that AI has tremendous possibilities. But to keep AI safe, she looks at the ways that it can fail.
Will Americans ever be happy? Despite discouraging statistics, UW experts say there’s hope for happiness yet.
UW–Madison leads the way in the emerging field of social genomics, which promises to improve medicine and policy-making based on genetic research.<...
We asked UW leaders what the university will look like in the future — but futures are difficult things to see.
Our illustrator peers into his crystal ball for a view of the university on its 350th anniversary. Yes, there will be jetpacks.
UW faculty members showcase breakthroughs that will improve life for all of us.
Can you put this cow back together?
Watch live lightning talks with leading experts who will discuss artificial intelligence.
Tom Erickson, director of the School of Computer, Data, and Information Science, sees an opportunity to leverage the UW’s computer-science legacy and its interdisciplinary expertise.
Sharon Li looks at what happens when AI systems meet a messy reality.
Blaine Hoak PhDx’25 knows that AI has tremendous possibilities. But to keep AI safe, she looks at the ways that it can fail.
Will Americans ever be happy? Despite discouraging statistics, UW experts say there’s hope for happiness yet.
UW–Madison leads the way in the emerging field of social genomics, which promises to improve medicine and policy-making based on genetic research.<...
We asked UW leaders what the university will look like in the future — but futures are difficult things to see.
Our illustrator peers into his crystal ball for a view of the university on its 350th anniversary. Yes, there will be jetpacks.
UW faculty members showcase breakthroughs that will improve life for all of us.
Can you put this cow back together?
Watch live lightning talks with leading experts who will discuss artificial intelligence.
Tom Erickson, director of the School of Computer, Data, and Information Science, sees an opportunity to leverage the UW’s computer-science legacy and its interdisciplinary expertise.
Sharon Li looks at what happens when AI systems meet a messy reality.
Blaine Hoak PhDx’25 knows that AI has tremendous possibilities. But to keep AI safe, she looks at the ways that it can fail.