16 May A hub for community connection in South Madison

By Katie McMullen, UW News

Tucked into the Village on Park in the heart of Madison’s south side, the UW South Madison Partnership is a nexus of community activity and connection. An initiative of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Office of Community Relations, UWSMP serves as a meeting location for dozens of local groups, university programs and other organizations.

“UWSMP is more than just a building—it’s a space that breaks down barriers and sparks collaboration,” notes Brenda González, director of community relations at UW–Madison. “We are a resource for South Madison and our partners, and our team is delighted to welcome community members into the space every day.”

The numbers show the South Madison community makes frequent use of UWSMP. In the final quarter of 2023 alone, the space averaged more than 1,100 visitors each month. More than 55 community partners, 11 UW–Madison schools and colleges and 32 university divisions and institutes have held a variety of events, projects and activities in the building. Read more…