Leading the Way
As one of the top research universities in the world, UW–Madison is on the front lines of many of humanity’s most challenging issues and inquiries. Join fellow alumni for talks with university leaders and experts who will answer your questions about the future of our university — and about groundbreaking discoveries happening on campus right now.
Upcoming Livestream Events
Missed one of our livestreams or want to rewatch a favorite? Check out recordings of all past livestreams now. You can explore a wide range of topics, from economics and foreign policy to football to the latest research about COVID-19 — and more.
Past Events
Featuring:
Barry Burden, PhD — Lyons Family Chair in electoral politics and director of the UW Elections Research Center
Dana Peterson MS’02 — chief economist at The Conference Board
Jon Pevehouse, PhD — chair of the department of political science and expert on international relations
Featuring:
Mark Copelovitch — professor of political science and public affairs and director of the UW Center for European Studies
Kim Ruhl — Curt and Sue Culver Professor of Economics and codirector of the Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy (CROWE)
Timothy Smeeding MS’72, PhD’75 — Lee Rainwater Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Public Affairs and Economics, former director of the Institute for Research on Poverty
Featuring:
Charles Franklin, PhD — UW–Madison professor emeritus of political science, professor of law and public policy at Marquette University, and director of the Marquette Law School Poll
Dana Peterson MS’02 — chief economist at The Conference Board
Nasia Safdar MS’02, PhD’09 — UW professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, vice chair for research in the Department of Medicine, medical director of infection control at UW Hospital and Clinics, and inaugural associate dean for clinical trials at the School of Medicine and Public Health
Questions?
Email Nathalie McFadden ’14 or call 608-308-5338.