UW-Madison English

Undergraduate writer Ella Tomes shares a new piece on why creative writing classes are for students across all majors, and how these courses build confidence, clarity, and communication skills that extend far beyond the page.📝

You Belong in a Creative Writing Class Creative writing courses are not just for English majors. Students from all majors can take them, and you might even end up learning more than just storytelling.

⏲️There are three hours left in Day of the Badger!🦡

Thank you to everyone who has celebrated with us so far. Your support helps strengthen the teaching, writing, and learning that make English a meaningful part of UW–Madison.❤️🏫

If you are able, consider supporting the English Department Fund before the event ends at 5 p.m.🎁

English | Day of the Badger Brilliant Scholars, Beloved Teachers You can find UW–Madison English Department teachers all over campus — indeed, all over south central Wisconsin — and you can find the impact of that teaching in the experiences of nearly 20,000 students each year. Students come to the English department for...

🦡Day 1 of Day of the Badger is winding down, but the celebration continues overnight.🌙

Whether you joined us earlier today or are just tuning in now, there is still plenty of time to take part.

If you are able, consider supporting the English Department Fund before the event ends tomorrow at 5 p.m.

English | Day of the Badger Brilliant Scholars, Beloved Teachers You can find UW–Madison English Department teachers all over campus — indeed, all over south central Wisconsin — and you can find the impact of that teaching in the experiences of nearly 20,000 students each year. Students come to the English department for...

1️⃣One day to go.🦡

Day of the Badger begins tomorrow at 10:12 a.m. For 1,848 minutes, Badgers everywhere will come together to celebrate and support the programs that make UW–Madison strong. In English, that means uplifting the teaching, writing, and learning that shape students and influence the world they go on to build.🤝🌎

On campus? Campus will be full of activity, from the Bucky Scavenger Hunt to the disco ball display and free swag at Gordon Commons. It is a celebration of Badger pride and the work that makes UW strong. Come, celebrate, and share on social media! 🎉

Wear red, follow along, and, if you are able, consider supporting the English Department Fund.🎁