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For many working adults, the dream of earning a college degree can seem out of reach. Balancing a full-time job, family responsibilities and the financial burden of higher education creates a significant barrier. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Engineering Partnerships (UW-PEP) is changing that narrative by providing a flexible, innovative path to engineering degrees. Through this model, students […]

The Jim Dan Hill Library at the University of Wisconsin-Superior is proud to announce the opening of a new Learning and Gathering Space designed to support faculty development and enhance collaboration. Thanks to the generosity of a dedicated donor, this space is already making an impact, having recently hosted over 100 instructors and staff for professional development […]

Payton’s passion for teaching was ignited while coaching young children in the Parks & Rec program. After earning his degree in Education from UW-Green Bay, he became a sixth-grade social studies teacher. With aspirations to become a principal, Payton furthered his education by completing the Masters of Applied Leadership for Teaching and Learning program at UW-Green Bay. This program […]

A passion for education drives one Wisconsin music teacher to extremes: playing a trumpet while experiencing zero gravity, exploring a Teacher at Sea experience on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ship Bell M. Shimada off the coast of northern California, and — yes — traveling to the end of the Earth to participate in […]

Blugold undergraduates used their creativity and problem-solving skills to develop solutions to healthcare challenges in the inaugural Mayo Clinic/University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Innovation Health Challenge. Seven groups of students worked with UW-Eau Claire faculty and Mayo Clinic Health System mentors during the 2024-25 academic year on healthcare problems that included product development, process improvement and […]

A UW veterinary clinic provides affordable care for owners experiencing hardship One thing you notice about WisCARES is the kindness. It’s a place where happiness abounds, even among some of life’s most unhappy circumstances. In a sparkling-clean silver cage, a black kitty rears up like a tiny lion, front paws in the air, jostling a shiny pink ball […]

The rapid expansion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries from healthcare to banking, offering new opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate research. However, as AI’s influence grows, so too do the ethical dilemmas it presents for businesses, governments and society at large. To help students navigate these challenges, UW-La Crosse is launching […]

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will supercharge its Great Lakes research thanks to a $2.5 million gift from the Kohler Trust for Clean Water. The funding will initially support enhanced research on water quality and ecosystem health led by Harvey Bootsma, the inaugural Kohler Endowed Chair of Great Lakes Science in UWM’s School of Freshwater Sciences. […]

  In Wisconsin’s serene wetlands, wildlife conservation is soaring to new heights. Amanda Griswold, a graduate student in the College of Natural Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, is using drones equipped with thermal cameras to transform how biologists monitor waterfowl populations and protect critical habitats. Griswold’s research, guided by her adviser, Assistant Professor Ben Sedinger, […]

For Catherine Taylor, pursuing a major in history with a minor in anthropology at the University of Wisconsin-Superior, the new Museum Studies Certificate has provided both academic growth and career opportunities in the museum field. “I needed an ART 101 class in the fall of 2023 to fulfill requirements and jumped on the Museum Studies Certificate when I saw […]