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The four members of the Carlson-Colton family pose with a lake behind them in the distance. A family affair

A family affair

Mar 21 2024

A Badger Precollege alum and his mom share their experiences with the program and the lasting lessons that have stayed with them.

Galin Education Logo 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.

Nine international high school students pose in front of UW–Madison's Bascom Hall. A large banner of Bucky Badger is hanging behind the building's columns 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.

chancellor mnookin standing behind a lab table, talking with students in a classroom 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.

Madison 365 logo 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.

A female instructors walks between tables of Latinx middle school students, encouraging their work during UW–Madison's Latino Youth Summit. 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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La directora asociada Ola Skyba conversa con La Movida Radio sobre las próximas oportunidades en Badger Precollege. Mira la entrevista aquí.

Group of teens studying in a park 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.

WORT logo 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.

Colorful handmade quilt made from WCATY T-shirts WCATY celebrates 30 years of engaging young learners

One former student — now an instructor with the program — shares memories of his experience at WCATY, what’s changed and what remains the same.

Madison 365 logo Badger Precollege featured in Madison365

Madison365 features Assistant Dean Christopher Pevey Harry, who shares his goals for making Badger Precollege accessible to all interested students.

UW–Madison Badger Precollege students and siblings Debra and James Ejiwale New Badger Precollege programs offer enrichment, community-building, college readiness for youth

Milwaukee siblings James and Debra Ejiwale share how Badger Precollege programs help them explore topics of interest, meet new friends and get a feel for college life.

Image of Christopher Pevey Harry with the words Think Like a Badger, Badger Precollege Think like a Badger: Assistant Dean Christopher Pevey Harry talks future of Badger Precollege

The Badger Precollege team is building on a strong history of precollege programming at UW–Madison to boost access, diversity and collaboration for young learners.