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As the academic year wraps up, college graduate writer Ella Tomes reflects on what studying English has taught her and how those lessons shaped her time on campus.🏫🎓 Read more in her new article. english.wisc.edu/2026/05/20/…

Undergraduate writer Evan Randle shares a guide for readers looking to shape their summer plans with intention, offering thoughts on how reading can set the tone for the months ahead.🌞📚 english.wisc.edu/2026/05/15/…

Undergraduate writer Ella Tomes shares a new piece on simple ways to bring a sense of calm and whimsy into finals week, from intentional walks to small comforts to moments outside on campus.👣📝 english.wisc.edu/2026/05/01/…

Undergraduate writer Ella Tomes shares a new piece on why creative writing classes are for students across all majors, and how these courses build confidence, clarity, and communication skills that extend far beyond the page. english.wisc.edu/2026/04/24/…

Thank you, Badgers, for an incredible Day of the Badger! ❤️🦡 Your support lifts the teaching, writing, and learning that define English at UW–Madison. We’re grateful for every person who joined in. Hear a brief thank‑you from Department Chair Christa Olson.

⏲️ Just one hour to go, Badgers! 🦡 Your support keeps English strong — from small classes to creative teaching and writing programs. ❤️🎓 Make a gift before 5 p.m. #DayOfTheBadger #UWEnglish #englishuwmadison #BadgerPride dayofthebadger.org/campaign/…

⏲️ Only three hours to go, Badgers! 🦡 Your support fuels the teaching and writing that make English thrive at UW–Madison. ❤️🏫 Give to the English Department Fund before 5 p.m. #DayOfTheBadger #UWEnglish #englishuwmadison #BadgerPride dayofthebadger.org/campaign/…

⏲️ Only six hours to go, Badgers! 🦡 Your posts, shares, and gifts fuel the teaching and writing that shape campus. ❤️📚 Support the English Department Fund before 5 p.m. #DayOfTheBadger #UWEnglish #englishuwmadison #BadgerPride dayofthebadger.org/campaign/…

Good morning, Badgers!🦡 Day 2 is underway. Thanks to everyone who celebrated yesterday — and if you missed it, there’s still plenty of time. Join from anywhere by supporting the English Department Fund. #DayOfTheBadger #UWEnglish #englishuwmadison dayofthebadger.org/campaign/…

🎉 Day of the Badger is here! 🦡 Celebrate the people and programs that help Badgers read deeply, write with purpose, and think with care.🤝 Wear red, join in, share, and consider supporting the English Department Fund. dayofthebadger.org/campaign/… #DayOfTheBadger #englishuwmadison

1️⃣ One day to go! 🦡 Day of the Badger starts tomorrow at 10:12 a.m. — 1,848 minutes to support the teaching, writing, and learning that power UW English. On campus: scavenger hunt, disco balls, free swag. Wear red and show your support for the English Department Fund. ❤️

2️⃣ Two days until Day of the Badger. 🦡 Gifts to the English Department Fund help sustain our classes, teaching, and writing support across campus. Today, Department Chair Christa Olson shares a message about this work and its impact. #DayOfTheBadger #UWEnglish

3️⃣ Three days to go. 🦡 English is a community of readers, writers, teachers, and learners who believe in the power of language to connect people. Today, Associate Chair Joshua Calhoun shares a message about our tradition of teaching excellence. #DayOfTheBadger #UWEnglish

4️⃣Four days until Day of the Badger. 🦡 English students read deeply, write with clarity, and grow as thinkers with mentors who support them. One of those students is Reilly White, who wrote a new piece on what DOTB means across campus. english.wisc.edu/2026/04/10/…

5️⃣Five days to go.🦡 English at UW–Madison powers writers across every major — from the Writing Center to WAC and Writing Fellows 🧠 Join us April 14–15 to keep these resources strong and accessible 💪 #DayOfTheBadger #UWEnglish #englishuwmadison #WritingCenter

6️⃣Six days until Day of the Badger.🦡 English is home to teachers who bring creativity, care, and serious skill-building to campus.💪 Join us on April 14 and 15 as we celebrate this work. If you are able, consider supporting the English Department Fund during the event.🎁

Seven days until Day of the Badger. Celebrate with us on April 14 and 15 and, if you are able, support the English Department’s teaching and writing community. ❤️🦡 🔗 Learn more in our latest article english.wisc.edu/2026/04/07/…

Our March Monthly Kudos is live. Spring break may have gone by as fast as March, but the month was full of awards, publications, and leadership news across English. Catch up on everything our community accomplished. english.wisc.edu/2026/04/06/…

Undergraduate student Evan R. Randle returns with a new Senior Spotlight on what graduating English majors are doing next. From tech to MFAs to law and publishing, our seniors are headed in exciting directions.🎓✨ english.wisc.edu/2026/03/20/…

Curious about Library and Information Studies? Hear from three MA in LIS students who started in the UW–Madison English Department as they share what the program is like and how they found their path. Designed for undergraduates. March 23 l 4–5PM (Zoom) linktr.ee/englishuwmadison