Research in action. 📊 From child welfare to housing stability, IRP translates data into policies that help families thrive.
Support the mission this #DayOfTheBadger and help us build a more equitable future.
Donate here: dayofthebadger.org/irp #PovertyResearch #WisconsinIdea
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As we near the end of the first day of #DayoftheBadger, the class of 2018 currently leads with 31% of their cohort donating today! The class of 2019 and class of 2016 are tied for second place, with 8% donating.
🔗 Alumni, donate today to help your class win: buff.ly/dbkx2i0
Show your support for renewable energy with a gift to WEI on #DayoftheBadger! A gift to WEI is an investment in the generations to come. We are committed to a brighter future where energy is more resilient, accessible, and affordable for all.
Make a gift today: dayofthebadger.org/campaign/wis...
Portrait of Grace Florence. Text reads "Grace Florence Project Assistant for Mindy Walker".
"Working with the communications team at La Follette has been a valuable experience that has greatly enhanced my communication skills and strengthened my ability to translate policy into engaging content for broad audiences across multiple platforms."
Behind every great program are the students who help make it run. Hear from Grace Florence as she reflects on how her Project Assistant position helped shape her time at La Follette. This year, your #DayoftheBadger gift helps make opportunities like these possible.
🔗 Give today: buff.ly/gBLsMlY
SSEC founder Verner Suomi was passionate about teaching. That commitment continues today at SSEC and @UWCIMSS. Help support student learning and research during #DayoftheBadger: dayofthebadger.org/campaign/spa...
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"50 Donors Help Us Reach 229 #DayOfTheBadger"
Thank you to our first 50 #DayoftheBadger donors! With these donations, you've unlocked $14,750 to help La Follette students change the world. Until 5 p.m. tomorrow, every 50 donors unlocks another portion of challenge gifts to support our students.
🔗 Keep up the momentum: buff.ly/9aF8ZPf
Happy #DayoftheBadger! Consider donating to the Biology Major to aid #BioBadgers of the present and future: biologymajor.wisc.edu/donations/
Portrait of Anna Kane. Text reads: "Anna Kane Project Assistant for Director Susan Yackee".
"Through my role with Dr. Yackee, I've been able to assist with her research from the very beginning-like applying for funding and collecting data-all the way to the final stages of proofreading and review. This experience has given me a better understanding of what policy research really looks like and has been a valuable way to apply the skills I've gained in La Follette classes."
Donations during #DayoftheBadger will directly support La Follette students, including through additional teaching and project assistant positions.
See Project Assistant Anna Kane as she reflects on her experience and support students like Anna this Day of the Badger.
🔗 Give today: buff.ly/gBLsMlY
It begins! The 2026 #DayoftheBadger is a spirited 1848-minute event to support students and future scientists at SSEC and CIMSS. Thanks to a generous donation, your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000: dayofthebadger.org/campaign/spa...
Help us reach 229 donors April 14-15
Today's the day! Help us reach our goal of 229 donors to unlock the full $101,750! Every 50 donors to the La Follette School during #DayoftheBadger unlocks another portion of challenge gifts to help La Follette students change the world.
🔗 Join us in making a difference—give today: buff.ly/3256Cwf
#DayoftheBadger starts tomorrow 📣 ‼️ A group of emeritus and current SJMC BOV members have raised a whopping $42,000 that will be unlocked once the SJMC reaches 150 gifts. Are you up for the challenge?
Bookmark our giving page: dayofthebadger.org/campaign/jou... 🔗
Portrait of Leslie Howard with the Day of the Badger logo. Text reads: "Challenge Donor Spotlight Leslie Howard" "I'm honored to be part of La Follette's Board during this exciting time of growth and when, as a society, as much as ever we need to come together to solve our most pressing issues."
Our next Challenge Donor Spotlight features Leslie Howard, a member of La Follette’s Board of Visitors and a supporter of this year’s #DayoftheBadger campaign.
We’re grateful for supporters like Leslie investing in the future of public affairs & the next generation of leaders. Join us April 14–15!
Portrait of Bob Lang with the Day of the Badger logo. Text reads: "Challenge Donor Spotlight Bob Lang" "The Legislative Fiscal Bureau's relationship with La Follette has been long-standing, and has proven to be beneficial to the School, the Bureau, and the Wisconsin Legislature".
We're grateful for partnerships including the Legislative Fiscal Bureau and Bob Lang. His generous contribution to #DayoftheBadger has helped create this year's challenge gift—help us reach our goal on April 14-15.
Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference to help our students thrive!
Portrait of Carolyn Hill with the Day of the Badger logo. Text reads: "Challenge Donor Spotlight Carolyn Hill" "As a proud La Follette alum, it is especially meaningful for me to be part of this transformative moment in our history."
Alumni are an integral part of the La Follette community — today, we're highlighting Carolyn Hill (MA '96), alum and BOV member, for our #DayoftheBadger Challenge Donor Spotlight.
Alumni, join in on the fun and support students during this year's Day of the Badger, April 14-15!
Portrait of David Lubar with the Day of the Badger logo. Text reads: "Challenge Donor Spotlight David & Madeleine Lubar" "La Follette is a gem on the UW-Madison campus, recruiting world-class professors, increasing enrollment, and broadening the breadth of academic research. It's inspiring to witness the students' accomplishments and see how they use their knowledge, skills, and experience to improve the lives of so many."
Today's Challenge Donor Spotlight: David & Madeleine Lubar! David is a member of La Follette's Board of Visitors and he and Madeleine have graciously contributed to this year's #DayoftheBadger campaign.
You can join in on the fun on April 14-15, just one week away!
🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/ccLLmKm
Portrait of Michael & JoAnn Youngman with the Day of the Badger logo. Text reads: "Challenge Donor Spotlight Michael & JoAnn Youngman" "We support the La Follette School to ensure that its future policymakers understand the importance of evidence-based research and civil discourse which is critical to maintaining the strength of our democracy."
Our next spotlight for #DayoftheBadger gift challenge features Michael and JoAnn Youngman. Michael is an alum (MA '82) and a member of our Board of Visitors.
We're grateful for our donors who help support the leaders of tomorrow. Save the date for April 14-15 and join the party to pay it forward!
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Did you miss #DayOfTheBadger? Want to support WiCOR?
Visit the #WiCOR Give page to learn more: wicor.wisc.edu/give/
AOS students overlooking Lake Superior
A huge thank you to all our supporters – alumni, friends, and faculty/staff – who made this our most successful #DayoftheBadger ever! Amid a challenging time for our field marked by uncertainty, you stepped up for AOS students. We’re so appreciative and grateful. On, Wisconsin!
And.... that's a wrap! Thanks to all of our donors for making #DayoftheBadger 2025 a success for IRP, and for ensuring that we met our $,1500 challenge! If you missed your chance to give, don't worry! You can always make a gift through our website: www.irp.wisc.edu/about-irp/ma...
‼️THANK YOU‼️ We are excited to share that we have received a grand total of 220 gifts and $36,605 raised in support of our incredible SJMC students during #DayoftheBadger! 🦡🪩 We are so incredibly grateful to all those who donated! #OnWisconsin 👐🎉
In courses like J417: Magazine Publishing, teaching faculty Stacy Forster provides students with hands-on, real-world experience. Join Stacy on #DayoftheBadger and empower students to continue producing Curb Magazine, shaping the media leaders of tomorrow. 📚 🎙️ 🦡
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#DayOfTheBadger ends soon! If you haven't made your gift to support IRP yet, it's more important than ever to be part of our mission to produce & share rigorous, data-rich research that can inform public policy affecting low-income families & communities. Give now!
Thank you to everyone who gave a gift so far during #DayoftheBadger! Your gifts will have a direct impact on our students and we are so grateful for your support. There's still plenty of time to give to the SJMC. Make a gift by 5 p.m. today. buff.ly/LXF8F84
Gifts during #DayoftheBadger support us by:
🏅 Providing financial support, including our James L. Baughman Senior Achievement Awards.
🛋️ Updating spaces and tech.
💪 Supporting real-world projects & experiences.
🌎 Engaging in inclusive initiatives to make the SJMC a place where all students belong.
We continued our #DayoftheBadger celebration this morning with free donuts and another round of "I ❤️ SJMC!" Swipe to see our students' answers 👐
Only four hours left to make a gift during #DayoftheBadger and make an impact on current and future SJMC students. buff.ly/TSBASUo
#DayoftheBadger continues until 5 p.m. CT today! Your gift is critical to providing the experts at @uwmadison.bsky.social with the necessary resources to improve early and accurate diagnosis, treatment, and care for people with #Alzheimers disease. Show your support at go.wisc.edu/x82m5f.
SJMC is a hub for world-class research. This research not only contributes to national and global conversations but also enriches student’s educational experiences, preparing them for future endeavors. Join @prowag.bsky.social on #DayoftheBadger and support cutting-edge research. 🦡 buff.ly/N4tcble
