Morgridge Center for Public Service

Meet the 2026-27 Wisconsin Idea Fellowship cohort. This year’s projects range in topics from promoting physical wellbeing, sustainable cultural innovations, literacy initiatives, and more.

Learn more about the students’ project, locally and globally: morgridge.wisc.edu/2026/04/23/2026-27-wisconsin-idea-fellowships-awarded-to-nine-projects

For Molly Nichols ’27, finding the Morgridge Center during her sophomore year has allowed her to grow professionally and personally. Molly says that the Morgridge Center is “one of the best places on campus” and we couldn’t agree more.

Thanks to the many who donated to the Morgridge Center — you helped us unlock an additional $7,500. The giving continues — help us spread the word: dayofthebadger.org/morgridgecenter

For Estrella Garza ’26, since starting at the Morgridge Center two years ago as the after-school programs intern, she has been able to deepen her commitment to service and social responsibility in education through her work.

Thanks to the many who donated to the Morgridge Center — you helped us unlock an additional $7,500. The giving continues — help us spread the word: dayofthebadger.org/morgridgecenter

For Preet Talwar ’26, the community was her textbook. Her experiences as a Community-based Learning intern has created an ever-lasting impact that has allowed her to share her knowledge with students who may be navigating their own journeys and futures.

Thanks to the many who donated to the Morgridge Center — you helped us unlock an additional $7,500. The giving continues — help us spread the word: dayofthebadger.org/morgridgecenter

For Laine Bottemiller ’24, the Morgridge Center helped shape and refine her skills as a professional. Now in D.C. as an executive assistant at a political media firm, Laine credits the center for its incredible leadership and for bringing her some of her closest friends.

A gift to the Morgridge Center can help sustain and grow our work to continue to lead with purpose and create impact for generations to come: dayofthebadger.org/morgridgecenter