Brilliant fall colors transform campus
From the bright reds of Bascom Hill maples to the golden oaks along Lakeshore Path, campus comes alive each autumn. Students and visitors alike pause to take in the season’s vivid display.
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From the bright reds of Bascom Hill maples to the golden oaks along Lakeshore Path, campus comes alive each autumn. Students and visitors alike pause to take in the season’s vivid display.
Each September, hundreds of pink flamingos cover Bascom Hill in a beloved campus tradition. What began as a student prank in 1979 has become one of UW–Madison’s quirkiest annual events.
From colorful reactions to dramatic demonstrations, UW–Madison chemistry classes keep students engaged. Lively experiments spark curiosity and make complex science easier to see in action.