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Fairgrounds before football
Before military and athletic uses, the Camp Randall site held state fairs and a race track.
Checked 2026-10-15 · Sources: Wisconsin History — official source
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A memorial entrance
The state built Camp Randall's memorial arch in 1911.
Checked 2026-10-15 · Sources: Wisconsin History — official source
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Military use beyond the Civil War
Camp Randall also hosted military training during the First and Second World Wars.
Checked 2026-10-15 · Sources: Wisconsin History — official source
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A public land-grant institution
UW-Madison describes itself as a public land-grant university and major research institution.
Checked 2026-10-15 · Sources: Wisconsin School — official source
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The Wisconsin Idea
The Wisconsin Idea connects university education with benefits extending beyond the classroom.
Checked 2026-10-15 · Sources: Wisconsin Idea — official source
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Connections with Madison
UW's public-service account highlights partnerships with local schools, cultural organizations and nonprofits.
Checked 2026-10-15 · Sources: Wisconsin Idea — official source
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The song behind Jump Around
House of Pain's Jump Around supplied the music that became Wisconsin's familiar stadium tradition.
Checked 2026-10-15 · Sources: Wisconsin Jump — official source
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