1. Degrees Galore
One in every 790 living Americans has at least one degree from UW-Madison.
2. This Is Why We Are the Dairy State
All of the vitamin D production in the world started in UW–Madison, and this started the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation. This is also what started the use of vitamin D in milk.
3. Looking Back
Marching band members started wearing their caps backward after a Badger win in the 1920s to symbolize looking back at their victory.
4. Wait, That’s It?
Annual tuition in 1900 was $20. With that money you could buy two movie tickets, popcorn, AND a soda.
5. Stadiums, What Are They Good For?
Camp Randall Stadium was used as a training ground during the Civil War, and over 70,000 soldiers were trained there. It was given to the US government by the Wisconsin State Agricultural Society.