Archives - 2024

“Well, at your age, that’s to be expected.” “How are we today sweetie?” “Are we ready for our checkup?” Those are comments older adults sometimes hear from medical professionals, and they reflect ingrained ageism, according to Andrew Steward, assistant professor of social work in the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare. His research focuses on […]

Meet Sammie – her passion for design began in high school, where she took three art classes and knew that she would continue to expand her horizons as a Design major at UW-Green Bay. Designers are creative thinkers who use psychology, math, and history in their work. As Sammie puts it, “It’s both your left and right […]

Thousands of people visited the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater during the summer of 2024 as the Whitewater and Rock County campuses hosted scores of events between the spring and fall semesters. A total of 6,330 campers and 700 camp counselors participated in the university’s 67 summer programs. Another 5,538 people were served through events run by […]

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside has been nationally recognized in a recent Forbes article for its innovative approach to workforce development and collaboration with local businesses. The article, titled “Colleges, Companies, And Communities Are Working Together To Improve Higher Ed,” highlights UW-Parkside’s involvement with Higher Expectations for Racine County, working with educational, business, and community partners to […]

Collaborative research projects between UWL and Mayo Clinic Health System are reshaping the landscape of healthcare in the Coulee Region and beyond.  In 2019, UWL and Mayo announced a research collaboration agreement designed to improve the health and wellness of the Coulee Region through research supported by seed grants. The collaboration enables researchers at both institutions […]

After volunteering for a children’s organization in her home country of Nigeria, Christiana Ibiwoye knew she wanted to pursue a career working with children. Her experience in service-learning helped her land her dream job even before graduating from UW-Milwaukee in May 2024. “I know no matter what you want to do, I think service-learning is […]

Like much of the country, Jessie DeZiel is passionately watching Simone Biles and the rest of the U.S. gymnastics team in their quest for gold medals at the Paris Olympic Games. The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire women’s head gymnastics coach is not only a fan of the sport, but she is one of three members […]

This past spring, twin sisters Ava and Emma talked about their unique paths at UW-Stout They may be twins, but Ava and Emma Cinealis of Sheboygan, Wis., couldn’t have charted more distinct courses at UW-Stout. Both sisters graduated this spring, crediting UW-Stout’s unique polytechnic approach for giving them the foundation for their success, even while […]

When George F. Baumgardt suddenly passed away in February, a community was left reeling. Not only was his loss devastating to his wife, five children and grandchildren, but to hundreds of musicians, singers and churchgoers who played, sang or worshipped under George’s musical direction. As a tribute to his talent, Spirit of Racine Music Makers, […]

As students traverse the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, each arrives with a unique story and background all their own. Many come seeking skills and experiences to launch them into a world beyond the university. Yet there are students who, simply by their presence, impart profound lessons themselves. This is the story known to […]