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The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will establish its own independent Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) program following approval by the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents at its April meeting. The new three-year doctoral program will begin enrolling students in summer 2028 and marks the transition away from a long-standing consortium with UW-Madison. UW-Stevens Point and UW-Madison have jointly offered a […]

Brayden Mau may be an intern, but he feels like part of the team at Mayo Clinic Health System. The fourth-year computer science major at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has spent the last two years expanding and applying his knowledge of artificial intelligence to improve patient care. One of the first projects he was […]

Growing up in Wisconsin, Brennan Dow spent his childhood exploring wooded nooks in public parks and splashing through streams and lakes near Stevens Point. His coming-of-age unfolded just before cell phones became ubiquitous, said Dow, who earned his master’s in freshwater sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and now works for the Wisconsin Department of […]

At UW-Green Bay, civic leadership isn’t talked about, it’s practiced. This spring, that practice reached new momentum with a $75,000, two-year grant from Herb Kohl Philanthropies, strengthening the university’s Civic Scholars Leadership Program and expanding opportunities for students to lead meaningful change across Northeast Wisconsin.  The investment signals confidence in what UW-Green Bay already does best: pairing future‑focused academics, holistic student support, and strong community partnerships to help students rise.  […]

Parallel B.F.A., B.S. programs produce career-ready grads who create award-winning games UW-Stout’s game design programs continue to climb in the rankings among their peers around the nation, rising to No. 6 in the Midwest and No. 17 among all public universities in the United States, according to the latest figures published by Animation Career Review. UW-Stout held steady […]

The University of Wisconsin–Parkside Theatre program achieved significant national recognition from the American College Theatre Festival (ACTF), for its production of Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play by Anne Washburn, directed by Associate Professor Brian Gill. This production was invited to perform at the 5-state Region 3 Festival in Madison, WI, January 6–10. In addition to […]

Helen Gensch wanted to position herself for medical school, but she also wanted to explore along the way, even if it meant touching bugs. The Eau Claire native developed an early interest in biology and chose to attend the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire to conduct research both in the lab and across the campus’ surrounding […]

While about 20% of Americans live in rural areas, only about 9% of the nation’s physicians practice in those regions, according to the National Rural Health Association.  At UW-La Crosse, programs and partnerships through Graduate & Extended Learning (GEL) are helping address rural healthcare challenges like these. From promoting scholarship opportunities that create workforce pathways in rural communities, […]

Mike Driscoll, a Peck School of the Arts alum and teacher at Bay View High School, has been named one of five national recipients of the 2025 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence. The award includes $100,000 to support Driscoll’s continued impact on students through hands-on learning and skilled trades education. After […]

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Enactus chapter continued to show the nation the strength of its purpose of using business for good, earning its second straight national championship on April 18 at the Enactus United States 2026 National Exposition in Denver, Colorado. The Warhawks will represent the U.S. at the Enactus World Cup, set for Nov. 16-19 in São […]