2025: Year in Review
The Madison Federalist is making a difference at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
The Madison Federalist published more than 70 articles in 2025. Our stories have been picked up by more than a dozen state and national outlets, including Fox News, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and New York Post. Our website got tens of thousands of views, we more than doubled our subscribers, and we published four quarterly print magazines. The Federalist’s team has expanded, as has its reach and impact. Here is a look back at what we accomplished this year:
TOP NEWS STORIES:
Report Reveals Racial Disparities in UW Med School Admissions
Multiple Wisconsin School Districts Refer Students to UW Transgender Clinic
Madison Federalist Managing Editor Testifies About Campus Free Speech
TOP INTERVIEWS:
Chancellor Mnookin Discusses Pluralism, Wisconsin Exchange in Exclusive Interview
Gubernatorial Candidate Tom Tiffany Discusses Goals for UW System
TOP STORIES IN STATE AND NATIONAL OUTLETS:
National Review - DEI Isn’t Dead Yet at the University of Wisconsin
New York Post - UW-Madison dean called Trump racist, claimed education system, math is ‘inherently violent’ to black students
The Dan O’Donnell Show: “This is actual, fantastic journalism that you typically don’t get from student-run liberal newspapers.”
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LOOKING AHEAD:
The Madison Federalist is always looking for new writers! Contact editor-in-chief Benjamin Rothove (rothove@wisc.edu) if you are interested. In addition, our first event of the new year will be held on February 4th. Details below:
