Campus Stories
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Unconditional love and basketball: Warhawk Kacie Carollo builds on family legacy
March 31, 2025
The Carollo family name is synonymous with women’s basketball — and winning — at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. For more than two decades the family has been deeply associated with a team that has a strong legacy at the university and is a household name in NCAA Division III women’s basketball. Keri Carollo was hired […]
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UWEC will offer AI majors starting in fall 2025
March 28, 2025
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will offer new majors in artificial intelligence in fall 2025 to prepare Blugolds for the rapidly changing workforce that is increasingly reliant on AI tools. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents on Feb. 7 approved the bachelor of arts and bachelor of science majors in the department of computer science. The […]
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Why do birds make so many different sounds? A new UW–Madison study gets at the underlying factors
March 27, 2025
Birds make sounds to communicate, whether to find a potential mate, ward off predators, or just sing for pleasure. But the conditions that contribute to the immense diversity of the sounds they make are not well understood. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have conducted the first-ever global study of the factors that influence bird […]
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UWM is a partner on a project to address rural transportation needs with autonomous vehicles
March 26, 2025
Researchers at UWM’s College of Engineering & Applied Science are partners on a $15 million U.S. Department of Transportation grant to explore the benefits and responsible use of autonomous vehicles in rural communities where transportation services are limited. The six-year project will develop solutions to improve mobility, such as enabling nondrivers to better access health […]
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AI, fully integrated: UW-Stout’s 360-degree approach to artificial intelligence embeds skills across all programs
March 25, 2025
‘Equipping students from every major with AI skills is not only important but necessary.’ From engineering to communication and counseling, manufacturing, marketing and design, construction, supply chain and more, UW-Stout is preparing graduates to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving workforce by embedding AI training in all of its degree programs. And its comprehensive […]
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UW-Platteville, UW-La Crosse announce innovative 3+2 dual degree agreements
March 24, 2025
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse announce an innovative set of articulation agreements establishing 3+2 dual degree programs. These agreements offer students a seamless pathway to earn a Bachelor of Science in physics from UW-La Crosse and a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering, electrical engineering, industrial and systems engineering, or mechanical engineering from UW-Platteville. […]
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Ascension Wisconsin, UW-Parkside partnership provides $1.5 million over five years to support healthcare professionals
March 23, 2025
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside and Ascension Wisconsin are proud to announce the expansion of the Ascension Scholar Program, now in its second year. This transformative initiative has grown to provide vital financial assistance and mentorship to 20 students pursuing critical careers in healthcare in 2024. The Ascension Scholar Program, supported by a $1.5 million commitment […]
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UW-Green Bay and Sheboygan Area Manufacturers unveil new training program
March 21, 2025
Good pay, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement all part of new collaboration Current and prospective UW-Green Bay students have a new option to earn a competitive wage while receiving tuition reimbursement and networking, training and experience in a key business sector in Wisconsin. Through the Future Leaders in Manufacturing program, regional mid-and-small-size businesses have positions available […]
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UW-Stevens Point professor prepares students for successful careers in conservation and law enforcement
March 20, 2025
The UW-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources is known for cultivating leaders through holistic programs in conservation with the help of 167 faculty and staff members. One highly sought after field of study in the college, however, has been led to wide acclaim by just one full-time faculty member. Mike Rader, associate professor and coordinator […]
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Blu & Chancellor Schmidt highlight UW-Eau Claire’s partnership with Silver Spring Foods in “Mascots on Main” campaign
March 19, 2025
The partnership between UW-Eau Claire and Silver Spring Foods is the latest to be featured as part of the Universities of Wisconsin’s “Mascots on Main” campaign. UW-Eau Claire’s mascot, Blu, and Chancellor James Schmidt visited the business, highlighting how the university contributes to the region’s economy. The “Mascots on Main” initiative aims to demonstrate the […]