Bucky’s progress
Sales of trademarked University of Wisconsin merchandise set a new record in 2011–12, with gross royalties reaching $3,752,828. Half of the proceeds go to Bucky Grants that provide need-based financial aid to undergraduates. During 2012–13, more than $1,822,635 million was distributed among 2,353 students.
Badgers Give Back, a new outreach program, was launched in September 2012. The UW’s 800 student-athletes clocked more than 4,250 volunteer hours at more than 150 area events, promoting education, physical fitness, families and community.
In fall 2012, 18 student-athletes were named to the Big Ten Academic All-Conference team, which honors students who carry a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher. Thirty-two student-athletes were named for winter 2012, and 138 were named for spring 2013 and at-large sports.