Thank You for Celebrating and Supporting the UW

What a dazzling display of Badger pride during this party to pay it forward! In the span of 1848 minutes (a nod to the year the UW was founded) Badger nation united in support of the people, places, and programs that make UW–Madison a world-class institution.

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Let’s Check the Results

Way to help Day of the Badger shine bright! Now this is something to celebrate:

4,411+ total donors
$1,710,668+ dollars raised
7,119+ total gifts
$706,000+ unlocked from matches and challenges
71+ matches and challenges met

More Ways to Make a Difference

The day is done for another year, but there are always opportunities to serve the greater good.

Become a Social Badger to hype the best of the UW — like commencement, UW Homecoming, and Fill the Hill — and get entered to win great prizes.
Check to see if your employer offers a matching-gift program.
Support the UW at any time of the year by making a gift to a UW cause that’s close to your heart.

Until Next Time!

Watch for Day of the Badger to dance its way back into our hearts in 2026.