Growing the Future

The University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is an engine of scientific discovery, with researchers working across the spectrum of agricultural and life sciences. Academically, the college offers research-based, hands-on teaching of undergraduates; world-class graduate programs rich in research and project assistantships; and short courses, workshops and other programs. Our outreach activities bring the work of the college to Wisconsin businesses, organizations and communities throughout the state. Learn more about CALS.

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A degree in a science- or math-related field really teaches you how to be resilient, become a creative problem-solver and deal with difficulty.

Lenoria Addison

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Lenoria Addison BS’12

Not long after graduation, Lenoria Addison paid a visit to a friend in Los Angeles. Only a week later, she landed a job and began to build a wide-ranging career that has spanned both the tech world and the entertainment industry. Now she is an entrepreneur, producer, marketer and executive for KeyTV, a creator-focused streaming television network. Addison’s career path is far from what she envisioned when she first came to UW as a pre-med student. Her life sciences communication major was meant to be a step on the path to medical school, but a class with Allen Dines focused on university start-up ventures opened her eyes to new possibilities.
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Scholarships awarded in 2022-23

CALS students in 2023-24

Agricultural Hall on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus

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