Explore the Scholar House concept
Watch this documentary video created by Sreejita Patra and Kiesen Williams about the Family Scholar House, a model program in Kentucky and a few other
Noobs welcome: Roll Play carves out a space for Madison’s gaming community
On a brisk fall afternoon, a small wedding party makes its way from Olbrich Gardens to Garver Feed Mill. Dressed in traditional Indian wedding attire,
What we can learn from urban renewal
This story is part of a two-year (2024-26) series prioritizing solutions to housing insecurity through collaborative storytelling. For more information about the series, please see the
Ten tips for tenants from Wisconsin attorneys
This story is part of a two-year (2024-26) series prioritizing solutions to housing insecurity through collaborative storytelling. For more information about the series, please see
Common Ground with… Meghan Allynn Johnson
In just 18 months, Meghan Johnson lost both her parents. Searching for grief support, she found little that created dialogue or extended beyond memes. Along
NAMI Dane County bolsters peer support as mental health funding dwindles
In Wisconsin, the closure of vital mental health resources like Uplift Wisconsin has left a gap in support for those in need. The helpline, or
Common Ground with… Samantha Worden
Samantha Worden is the program manager at Sustain Dane, an environmental education nonprofit focused on holistic sustainability in Dane County. For almost two years, she
“You’re not alone”: Annual Madison walk advocates for suicide prevention
The April sun shines down on the dark pavement of the Sellery basketball courts on the UW–Madison campus. Chalk scatters the ground, leaving behind hearts,
Common Ground with… Rosa Thompson
Rosa Thompson holds many titles in her life: founder and executive director of Black Girl Magic Educational Services Inc., educator, mentor, wife, mother and friend.