Campus Stories
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UW-Superior and Wisconsin SBDC helping northern businesses with disaster loan applications
April 6, 2020
Free consulting also available to help owners cope with challenges caused by COVID-19 pandemic. The Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network is helping small businesses apply for federal disaster loans to mitigate the substantial economic injury as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “We know that business owners are facing uncertain times as the nation combats […]
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UW-Parkside professor and students help showcase local businesses
April 1, 2020
UW-Parkside students in Professor Kristen Bartel’s digital photography class recently partnered with downtown Racine businesses to create The Root Magazine. In the new publication, which is named after the city’s historic river, UW-Parkside photography students use their creativity to help showcase the unique aspects of local businesses. The nonprofit initiative Visioning a Greater Racine invested […]
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UW-Eau Claire’s Blugold Beginnings nationally recognized
March 4, 2020
UW-Eau Claire’s Blugold Beginnings – which was recently recognized nationally – works to inspire underrepresented, low-income, and first-generation students to believe that a college education is possible. The program not only motivates K-12 students but also supports current Blugolds, improving their retention, grade-point averages, and graduation rates.
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UW-Milwaukee collaborating on effort to improve student achievement, close equity gap
March 2, 2020
A collaborative effort to improve student achievement and close the equity gap in Milwaukee is showing early signs of success. A partnership among UW-Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Area Technical College, and Milwaukee Public Schools – called M3 (pronounced M-cubed) – is helping to improve graduation rates, provide better support to parents, and increase participation in the Early […]
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UW-Stevens Point vice chancellor named one of Wisconsin’s most influential black leaders
February 27, 2020
A familiar face at UW-Stevens Point was recently named one of Wisconsin’s most influential black leaders. Al Thompson, vice chancellor for Student Affairs, personifies a key strength of UW-Stevens Point: listening to students and helping them succeed. Thompson’s motto is “service above self,” which has helped to shape his leadership style.
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UW-Oshkosh responding to Wisconsin’s need for special education teachers
February 25, 2020
UW-Oshkosh is responding to the growing need for special education teachers. The university has launched two new programs for those seeking to re-specialize, add a license, or find an alternative route to licensing. Special education major Roxanne Kakreka recently completed her student-teaching hours, building positive relationships with students to help them feel safe and comfortable […]
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UW-Green Bay community of learners developing leaders in First Nations Education
February 21, 2020
With a 20-year history of teaching First Nations education and feedback from First Nations communities, UW-Green Bay has launched its first-ever doctoral program. The fully enrolled First Nations Education doctorate program—the only one of its kind in the state of Wisconsin—draws upon indigenous teaching methods of elders and oral scholars, as well as faculty expertise. […]
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UW-La Crosse Hate/Bias Response Symposium draws attendees from 11 states
February 19, 2020
Over the past five years, a UW-La Crosse Hate/Bias Response Symposium, led by the university’s Campus Climate unit, has grown and become a unique resource for prevention, response, and healing far beyond the campus community. This year, diversity officers, LGBTQ+ directors, counselors, students, and others from 11 states and dozens of schools and organizations came together at […]
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UW-Parkside uses GIS mapping to help area elementary students walk to school safely
February 17, 2020
Walking to school safely can be a concern, especially in busy cities. UW-Parkside students in Dr. John Ward’s Geographic Information Systems course are using GIS mapping to develop a safe walking route – known as a “Walking School Bus” – for Kenosha children and their adult volunteers (who escort the kids to and from school). […]
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UW-River Falls’ Rodli Hall now home to academic success services
February 13, 2020
UW-River Falls is bringing essential student services together under one roof with the grand re-opening of David Rodli Hall. Originally built in the 1960s for student dining, the recently modernized Rodli Hall is now home to departments vital to academic success, including Financial Aid, Career Services, a Writing Center, and even a coffee shop. The […]