Madison residents are enthusiastic about their city, but they’re not the only ones. Madison has received recognition from a host of publications and organizations. The concensus – Madison is a special place to live and work. See for yourself:

#7 Marketing MBA program according Financial Times

#7 Best City to Live and Work (Kiplinger, 2009)
One of the Top 25 Best Places to Live (Country Home, 2007)
One of 100 Best Places to Live in America (Money, August, 2006)
Nation's Smartest City (bizjournals, 2008)
One of the 30 Best Towns in America (Outside, August, 2007) 
#2 Best Places to Find a Job (Money Magazine, 2009)
One of World's Top Startup Hubs (Fast Company, 2007)
One of 10 Best Markets for Women in Business (bizjournals, 2007)
#6 Midsize City in the US for Entrepreneurs (Entrepreneur, 2005)
One of Five Emerging Hot Spots for Biotech (FierceBiotech, 2006)
Top Medium-Sized Metro in the Arts (Creative Class Group, 2007)
One of 10 "New American Dream Towns" (Outside, 2005)
One of 10 Best Places for Outdoor Activities (Sperling's Best Places, 2005)
One of 10 Greenest Cities in the Nation (Vegetarian Times, 2005)
#1 Best Game Day Atmosphere (Sports Illustrated on Campus, 2005)
#1 Digital City (Center for Digital Government 2005)
#1 Best Road Biking Town in America (Outside, 2006)
#1 City for Cycling (Bicycling, 2006)
#2 Best Place to Educate Your Child (Forbes, 2007)
#3 Public Schools in the Nation (Expansion Management Magazine, 2005)
#3 City in America for Walking (Prevention, 2006)
#4 “Brainiest” Medium-Sized City in the Country (bizjournals.com, 2006)