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A Decade of UniverCity Partnerships

Since 2016, UniverCity Alliance has been helping Wisconsin communities thrive.

For nearly 10 years, UniverCity Alliance has stood as a model for how UW–Madison expertise can help Wisconsin communities thrive. What began in 2016 as the UniverCity Year program — designed to support one-year partnerships between local governments and the university — quickly grew in scope. Early successes and rising demand led to its evolution into UniverCity Alliance, which now facilitates long-term collaborations among regional leaders, students, and university faculty to tackle challenges across the state.

These partnerships have fostered innovation in Wisconsin communities, helping turn ideas into action:

These diverse projects showcase UniverCity Alliance’s practical, community-driven impact.

UniverCity Alliance by the Numbers

Infographics courtesy of UniverCity Alliance.

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