We’re grateful to everyone who attended the recent screening of “The Inside Scholars” and participated in the meaningful discussion about the power of postsecondary education in prison.
Enjoy a few highlights from the April 28 event at @WisconsinUnion and click the link to learn more about our grantmaking efforts.
#AscendiumEP #HigherEdInPrison #ExpandOpportunity
Thank you to everyone who joined #AscendiumEP, Roadtrip Nation, and @UWContinStudies for our #Madison, #Wisconsin, screening of “The Inside Scholars.”
We appreciated the opportunity to gather with colleagues, partners, and advocates to reflect on the powerful stories in the docuseries and discuss the impact of postsecondary education in prison and reentry services.
Enjoy these photos from the event and click the link to learn more about how we’re working to strengthen high-impact public postsecondary education in prison programs. bit.ly/4n8MdGB
#AscendiumEP #HigherEdInPrison #ExpandOpportunity
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There’s still time to RSVP for “The Inside Scholars” Screening and Conversation event in #Madison, #Wisconsin, on April 28!
You won’t want to miss an engaging panel discussion following the screening, where you’ll hear from advocates of postsecondary education in prison about the impact these programs have on learners’ lives.
Follow the link to RSVP today!
@UWContinStudies, @WisconsinUnion, @AscendiumEP
#AscendiumEP #HigherEdInPrison #ExpandOpportunity
The conversation doesn’t end with the #Madison, #Wisconsin, screening of “The Inside Scholars” on April 28.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear from advocates of postsecondary education in prison as they answer your questions and reflect on their individual experiences and journeys.
Click the link to learn more about “The Inside Scholars” Screening and Conversation event and to RSVP! bit.ly/4mebAq9
@UWContinStudies, @WisconsinUnion
#AscendiumEP #HigherEdInPrison #ExpandOpportunity
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It all comes down to this.
Join us tomorrow at the Sett in @WisconsinUnion South to watch @badgermhockey take on Denver in the National Championship game 🏆
#OnWisconsin
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Do you have an interest in postsecondary education in prison? Are you curious about the impact it has on learners’ lives post-release?
Plan to join @AscendiumEP and @UWContinStudies for “The Inside Scholars” Screening and Conversation on Tuesday, April 28 from 5-8 p.m.
Follow the link for more details and to RSVP!
@WisconsinUnion
#AscendiumEP #HigherEdInPrison #ExpandOpportunity
Postsecondary education in prison has the power to open doors for incarcerated individuals upon reentry. If you’re local to #Madison, #Wisconsin, please join us for a docuseries screening and conversation about postsecondary education and reentry services for incarcerated learners.
❓ What: “The Inside Scholars” Screening and Conversation
🗓️ When: Tuesday, April 28, 5-8 p.m.
📍 Where: The Marquee Cinema at UW-Madison Union South
Learn more about this event and RSVP today! bit.ly/4mebAq9
@UWContinStudies @WisconsinUnion
#AscendiumEP #HigherEdInPrison #ExpandOpportunity
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Running marathon events in all 50 states? It’s all in a day’s work for this @UWMadison alum, who chose to end his marathon of marathons with a Madison race and a visit to the @WisconsinUnion terrace.
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TONIGHT at @WisconsinUnion Theater at 7:30pm! 🌟
In addition to singing arias and duets from GOLDEN AGE with the great @Brownleetenor, I get to play a 4-hand arrangement of Chanson Bohème from Carmen with the great Myra Huang. Can’t wait! 💃🏻
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Feb 19
HUGE crowd at the @usahockey @BadgerWHockey gold medal watch party at The Sett Pub at @WisconsinUnion @UWMadison
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Jan 30
#UWMadison celebrated the legacy of MLK Jr. with a series of events focused on King’s legacy. @WisconsinUnion student leaders worked with staff to create activities designed to connect history with contemporary issues through art and meaningful dialogue.
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5 Dec 2025
Crossing the finish line together 🏁
To thank Badger Nation for donating blood and helping @UWMadison win the @AbbottNews “We Give Blood” challenge, we stopped by the @WisconsinUnion blood drive with Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs @LoriReesor to surprise donors with tickets to upcoming @BadgerMBB and @BadgerMHockey games.
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🚨 𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐆𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐘 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓 🚨
Students, Badgers never back down and we need your help to secure the win for the 'We Give Blood' drive with @AbbottNews.
Join us TOMORROW at @wisconsinunion from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to donate blood and to help us win $1,000,000. A few lucky students will walk away with tickets to select @badgermhockey and @badgermbb games for donating.
🔗 | learn more here: bigten.org/abbott/wisconsin
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3 Oct 2025
In the words of @kennychesney, “Be As You Are.” Oktoberfest, sail boats on the lake, & live jams @WisconsinUnion on probably the last truly warm weekend @UWMadison. Cheers, everybody, and #OnWisconsin
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9 Sep 2025
📍TOUR DATES:
Washington, DC | Sep 28 @VocalArtsDC
Easton, MD | Dec 20 Prager Arts
Madison, WI | Mar 5 @WisconsinUnion
Berlin, Germany | Mar 15 Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin
Charlotte, NC | May 2 @OperaCarolina
New York City | May 6 @92ndStreetY
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There’s no place like home(coming) 👐🦡🎉
Celebrate with us October 5-11 with a week of UW Homecoming traditions — brought to you by @wiscohoco, @WisconsinUnion, @WisconsinUnion and more.
Take a full look at the festivities we have planned for you ⏬
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See you at Badger Bash this Saturday!!!!
Join the @badgerband @UWDanceTeam @phoebemurrayTV @WeatherDoogs @TheTimReport @UWBookStore @jockosports and more all at Union South!
@WisconsinUnion @wmtv15news
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This Monday, we welcomed a new cohort of graduate students, including 11 Research MA and Ph.D. students and 11 Professional MA students. Our new and current students, faculty and staff capped off a busy orientation day with a social at (where else?) the @WisconsinUnion Terrace.
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How do ya celebrate a 12 game win streak by the @Brewers when ya don’t live near a @George_Webb ? With a @SpottedCow_Wisc at the @WisconsinUnion terrace on a perfect summer afternoon. #Brewers #UeckerMagic #ThisIsMyCrew
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A bit hazy, but the @UWMadison @MemorialUnion Terrace @WisconsinUnion never disappoints!! #OnWisconsin #Badgers
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10 Jul 2025
7 weeks. 49 days. @BadgerFootball @badgerband
@WisconsinUnion @UWMadison
Badger Bash and The Camp for a Night Game. CAN’T WAIT!!!! 🦡❤️
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