Campus Stories
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UW-Milwaukee guitar students and alumni win major festivals throughout North America
November 14, 2024
UW-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts guitar students and alumni took center stage over the summer at a variety of festivals throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico. And several of those artists found great success and brought accolades back to Milwaukee. Alum takes top prize at biggest international guitar competition Leonela Alejandro (BFA 2020, Music) […]
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Great teaching: Striving to make college possible and meaningful
November 13, 2024
Soon after Anneke Lisberg came to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 13 years ago, she began to realize she had a front-row seat to her students every day — along with an opportunity to help make college doable, possible and meaningful for them. Lisberg, an associate professor of biology, was interested in student success beyond her […]
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UW-River Falls early childhood degree to move fully online in 2025
November 12, 2024
Change will allow for expansion to additional students The University of Wisconsin-River Falls will move its early childhood degree completion program fully online beginning in January 2025. The program’s change to an online delivery method is tailored to accommodate the diverse needs of working adults, transfer students and those who are balancing family commitments. The […]
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UW–Madison unveils strategic vision to boost entrepreneurship
November 11, 2024
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is positioning itself to strengthen entrepreneurial pathways, experiences and outcomes, drawing on the findings and recommendations of a study commissioned by Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin. The comprehensive plan outlined in the study aims to create a thriving entrepreneurial environment, leveraging the university’s existing strengths and capabilities along with its ongoing commitment to fostering […]
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UWSP student finds support to start AI business
November 8, 2024
As a first-year student within the Sentry School of Business and Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Alex Suscha not only realized an idea for his own business, he also found the support to make it happen. The Sheboygan native and business administration major was taking Organizational Behavior class in fall 2023 with Assistant Professor Sean […]
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Sprinting toward greatness: UWL’s Sam Blaskowski balances family, academics and a passion for track
November 7, 2024
Being a student-athlete opens doors to unique opportunities, and Sam Blaskowski has made the most of each one that has come his way. Blaskowski, a junior majoring in exercise and sport science: sport management, is also a member of the men’s track and field team. His athletic career gained momentum during his senior year at […]
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UW-Whitewater AMA, Enactus students support business development in Guatemala
November 6, 2024
Already among the nation’s most successful college student organizations, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s American Marketing Association and Enactus chapters continued to build on their legacies of entrepreneurship and service over the summer in 2024. Five Warhawks traveled to Antigua, Guatemala, from July 20-27 to continue their work with ProChapina, a nonprofit organization that serves to support, educate, uplift, and empower […]
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Granted ACCESS: UW-Stout $125K award will improve cybersecurity in U.S. Defense supply chain
November 5, 2024
In the U.S., 50% of small- and medium-size manufacturers lack basic cybersecurity controls. It’s a major national concern for those companies that work with the U.S. Department of Defense. A valuable new resource, thanks to a $124,555 federal grant awarded to UW-Stout, will help. The 12-month award for 2025 from the U.S. Department of Defense […]
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Superior Choice Credit Union Stadium opens to rave reviews, victories
November 4, 2024
A project six years in the making finally came to realization with the ceremonial ribbon cutting for the University of Wisconsin-Superior’s new Superior Choice Credit Union (SCCU) Stadium. “It’s been a long time coming, but we’re excited that the day is finally here,” Nick Bursik, UW-Superior director of athletics said. “We’re excited for the community to […]
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Go Big Read author reflects on disability, kindness, independence
November 1, 2024
It was a simple, everyday interaction, but it was significant to Rebekah Taussig. The author couldn’t reach the paper towels she needed from her wheelchair, and a woman nearby spoke up: “They didn’t put these paper towels where you can reach them. Want me to grab one for you?” The woman’s framing recognized the […]