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Summer Music Clinic success story: Trombonist Bill Richardson’s legacy of performing and teaching

Trombonist Bill Richardson’s legacy, from Summer Music Clinic to the White House and UW–Madison, inspiring generations of young musicians.

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International precollege programs build skills, confidence and connections

For high schoolers across the globe, studying in the U.S. may seem like a faraway dream. Thanks to the Wisconsin International Precollege Academy (WIPA), WIPA Online and other programs for international students through UW–Madison’s Badger Precollege, that dream feels closer than ever.

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Rising stars embrace creativity at Summer Arts Clinic

High school students Alexander and Rosemary share stories of transformation and insight from UW–Madison's week-long summer arts program.

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Summer Arts Clinic invites students to get creative

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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Precollege programs prepare students for success

As parents line up to sign up their children for summer activities, they can add precollege to the list of options. Children and teens can…

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A family affair

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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Badger Precollege featured on Galin Education podcast

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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International high school students thrive at EducationUSA Academy

Five international students shared what they like best about the program and how it has impacted their future education plans.

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Chancellor Mnookin attends classes with Badger Precollege students

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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Latino Youth Summit previewed in Madison365

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.

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Latino Youth Summit invites middle schoolers to explore college

La Cumbre de la Juventud Latina invita a estudiantes de secundaria a explorar la universidad.

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Summer Music Clinic helps alum snare his place in UW Marching Band

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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Summer programs back on campus!

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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Precollege students can cultivate creativity in these summer arts classes

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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Celebrating 85 years of UW’s tuition waiver for musicians

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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Award-winning artist to teach hip-hop, songwriting at Summer Music Clinic

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.

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Badger Precollege on La Movida

La directora asociada Ola Skyba conversa con La Movida Radio sobre las próximas oportunidades en Badger Precollege. Mira la entrevista aquí.

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Badger Precollege grads find success as UW–Madison students

The precollege program strives to help all students find their personal path to college — and to develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed when they get there.

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Badger Precollege grads find success as UW–Madison students

Badger Precollege helps students along their personal path to higher education, but don’t take our word for it. Below, a few of our former students — all of them now enrolled at the University of Wisconsin–Madison — share how Badger Precollege has helped them transition to life and learning in college.

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WCATY changing its name but not its mission

The 30-year-old UW–Madison program will maintain its programs and its commitment to creating a community for academically curious students in grades 2–12.

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Badger Precollege on WORT

Assistant Dean Christopher Pevey Harry talks with WORT 89.9 FM Madison about Badger Precollege and what's new for summer 2021.

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