Campus Stories
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UWM leads new NSF-funded consortium to research greener, high-performance concrete
July 16, 2024
UW-Milwaukee’s College of Engineering & Applied Science and Oregon State University have been selected by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish a research center devoted to developing new knowledge to help industry create new technologies that will dramatically improve concrete’s sustainability, durability and labor efficiency, while also bringing down its cost. Use-inspired research […]
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UW-Whitewater at Rock County adds soccer, volleyball teams as program offerings continue to grow
July 15, 2024
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at Rock County continues to expand its offerings to students looking to unleash their potential in competitive athletics. After fielding the school’s first competitive volleyball team since 2018 this past fall, the Warhawks will add men’s soccer in 2024. Both teams are provisional members of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 4 and […]
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UW–Madison engineers mark 3D printing milestone in race to in-space manufacturing
July 12, 2024
In a future scenario where astronauts chart long-distance space flights, they won’t be able to call down to earth for a shipment of replacement hardware components like they do today. Before humans can venture deeper into space, engineers will need to tackle the challenge brought by inevitable wear and tear to astronauts’ kit. Researchers at […]
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Cooking up change: UWL alumna supports Hmong farmers with cooking show featuring local-produce-inspired dishes
July 11, 2024
During the pandemic, Bao Xiong noticed Hmong farmers disproportionality affected, struggling to secure COVID grants and relief funds. Some were losing their businesses and unable to meet basic needs. “I think a lot of people can resonate with the feeling of seeing someone close to them in need and wondering what they can do about […]
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UW-Stevens Point partners with Wausau Woodchucks for ‘Books and Baseball’
July 10, 2024
Mrs. Wisconsin America 2022 Sasha Everett, a 2016 alum of the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, has turned her passion for promoting literacy into a book drive that will culminate at a Wausau Woodchucks baseball game next month. The “Books and Baseball” event, a part of Everett’s Pages with a Purpose platform, will provide a […]
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UWRF’s Humane Handling Institute secures $1 million gift from Rosen Family Foundation, Inc.
July 9, 2024
Investment endorses institute’s innovative, impactful animal welfare initiatives The Rosen Family Foundation, Inc. has announced a $1 million gift in support of the internationally recognized Humane Handling Institute at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. The transformational gift to the UW-River Falls Foundation establishes the largest program endowment in the university’s history: The Rosen Family Humane […]
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State Department selects UWO’s Hones for prestigious English Language Specialist project
July 8, 2024
A distinguished University of Wisconsin Oshkosh professor of teaching and learning has added to his recent Board of Regents’ Teaching Excellence Award, with another honor. The U.S. Department of State announced the selection of UWO Prof. Donald Hones for a 3-month English language specialist project focusing on public policy in Yemen. Hones is part of […]
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UW-Green Bay partners with Festival Foods, Kohler and Prevea Health to offer a certificate in Exceptional Customer Experience
July 5, 2024
UW-Green Bay now offers a new certificate program designed to deliver a distinctive customer experience that not only impresses customers but also creates value, growth and competitive advantage. Local experts from Festival Foods, Kohler and Prevea Health will share insights gained from thousands of customer interactions and connections over five sessions. Registration is open. Today’s customers […]
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UW-Eau Claire esports scholarships reward gamers
July 3, 2024
Some incoming freshmen at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire are being rewarded for their competitive video gaming skills with esports scholarships. For the second straight year, UW-Eau Claire is offering five, one-time $2,000 scholarships to first-year students for the 2024-25 academic year. Billy Felz, UW-Eau Claire’s vice chancellor for enrollment management, says colleges across the […]
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UWRF alum/New Richmond teacher named Wisconsin Teacher of the Year
July 2, 2024
Educator noted for her inspired education methods, development of school farm Whether developing a new program to produce beef for school lunch or training agriculture teachers across the nation to better instruct their students, Rachel Sauvola comes up with innovative ways to convey knowledge, a process she credits in part to her time as a […]