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Three Summer Arts Clinic instructors share what they’re most excited about teaching in this new summer program from Badger Precollege.
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A Badger Precollege alum and his mom share their experiences with the program and the lasting lessons that have stayed with them.
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Chris Harry, assistant dean and the director of Badger Precollege, chats with podcast hosts about about what students should look for in a high-quality summer program.
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Five international students shared what they like best about the program and how it has impacted their future education plans.
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The chancellor’s visit showed how UW–Madison is committed to helping precollege students learn about the university and the world around them.
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Madison365 spoke with Badger Precollege staff about the annual Latino Youth Summit for middle school students — and how it helps young learners prepare for college and career.
![A female instructors walks between tables of Latinx middle school students, encouraging their work during UW–Madison's Latino Youth Summit.](https://precollege.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/03/Latino_Youth_Summit17_4469.jpg)
La Cumbre de la Juventud Latina invita a estudiantes de secundaria a explorar la universidad.
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Now a member of the UW Marching Band drumline, Elliott Frank says SMC helped him get comfortable with campus — and the audition process.
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It was so exciting to have students ages 5–18 back at UW–Madison this summer for Badger Precollege and campus youth programs! Check out some of the action in this photo essay.
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Five arts instructors share what they’re looking forward to teaching precollege students this summer — from music production and composition to photography and creative writing.
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Adopted in 1937, The UW Tuition Waiver Award has helped to launch the professional music careers of hundreds of students over the years.
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Rob Dz is a hip-hop musician, spoken word artist and Kennedy Center-certified teaching artist. This summer, he revises his role as instructor for UW–Madison’s Summer Music Clinic.