Campus Stories
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New artificial intelligence center to launch in central Wisconsin
December 12, 2024
A collaborative initiative focused on adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) through workforce training and industry integration across central and northcentral Wisconsin will launch this week in Wausau. The Central Wisconsin AI Center (CWAIC) will bring together its partners for a media event at 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 1, in the Timberwolf Conference Center, room D100, […]
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UW-Eau Claire nursing student advocates for rural healthcare solutions during Washington, D.C., internship
December 11, 2024
This past summer, Nic Burgdorf, a nursing student at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, found himself immersed in the heart of healthcare policy advocacy in Washington, D.C. As a government affairs and policy intern at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Burgdorf, a UW-Eau Claire senior from New Berlin, worked on high-impact projects aimed […]
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Friends thrive together at Rock County and Whitewater campuses
December 10, 2024
Two students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater embraced the power of shared experiences — and a resulting fast friendship — to make the most out of their time as Warhawks. Alma Diaz-Cosme and Maribel Rodriguez met as students at UW-Whitewater at Rock County in the fall of 2021. They had each made last-minute decisions to enroll at […]
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E-fraud is no joke. UWO student helping sheriff track troubling data, alert community
December 9, 2024
E-fraud is increasingly a threat to people in Winnebago County. And University of Wisconsin Oshkosh criminal justice and psychology student Abigail “Abi” Thede has been digging into the data to better understand and strategize how to help the county sheriff’s department and residents shield themselves from the risks and the fraudsters. “By working on this […]
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Next gen manufacturing: New CAM-AI will leverage resources to support industry in Wisconsin
December 6, 2024
Center for Advanced Manufacturing-AI aims to draw on university expertise to solve problems, collaborate on opportunities Small and midsize manufacturers in Wisconsin and Minnesota have a new resource — and ally — in their quest for growth and success. The Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Artificial Intelligence — CAM-AI — has been created at UW-Stout to leverage […]
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In helping students find housing, ‘Mama Erin’ brings the TLC and hard-won street smarts
December 5, 2024
At a recent campus forum for UW–Madison students about housing options in the city, panelist Erin Warner paused the proceedings early on to secure more chairs for the overflow crowd and to make sure everyone knew about the free lunch buffet. “I’m a mother,” she told the students. “I want everyone to be fed and […]
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Bridging education and law enforcement: The success of UW-Platteville graduates at the Milwaukee Police Department
December 4, 2024
To build a solid team, there must be a shared commitment to the mission and a unified vision. At the Milwaukee Police Department, one team exemplifies this: the forensics division. Seven of the 11 members are graduates of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, with 2018 alumna Cassandra Strandberg leading the way as crime scene supervisor. Strandberg’s […]
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Illuminating Wisconsin’s past: UWL Archaeologist Heather Walder honored for innovative research and collaborative methods
December 3, 2024
Heather Walder, a leading figure in Wisconsin archaeology, is being celebrated for her innovative contributions to the field with the Increase A. Lapham Research Medal, one of the Wisconsin Archeological Society’s highest honors. The award, which recognizes significant achievements in Wisconsin archaeology and anthropology, will be formally presented on Oct. 18 in Milwaukee. A faculty […]
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UW-Stevens Point interior architecture professor designed a cultural landscape
December 2, 2024
A public, interpretive park sits on the banks of the Wisconsin River in Stevens Point, filled with lush plants, sculptures, rock formations and artifacts from around the world. Located within Pfiffner Park, the Cultural Commons interactive garden exists to connect people and other cultures, specifically those of Stevens Point’s sister cities and of the native […]
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Blugolds prepare to be long-term healthcare leaders
November 27, 2024
“We know that leadership matters,” says Dr. Jennifer Johs-Artisensi, health care administration (HCAD) program director at UW-Eau Claire. “The person at the top oversees everything, makes sure that rules are being followed. They’re driving the culture; they are setting the tone for what are going to be the core values of this organization. “When you […]