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Grandparents Share UW Experience With Young Learners

A record-breaking number of grandparents and grandchildren spent time on the UW-Madison campus in July for WAA’s 14th annual Grandparents University.

Grandparents University 2014 (Entomology Major)

A record-breaking number of grandparents and grandchildren enjoyed an authentic Badger experience at UW-Madison this summer.

The Wisconsin Alumni Association welcomed 1,400 attendees in 24 majors to 2014’s Grandparents University, making it the largest ever in the program's 14-year history.

All three of this year's two-day sessions sold out in record time. The weather was picture perfect as learners of all ages came from across the country to complete a "major" under the direction of UW-Madison’s expert faculty and staff. Here’s a glimpse at two days in the life of Grandparents University:

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