1. Going green: UWL celebrates a major sustainability milestone with OZZI

    Photo of the OZZI reusable container program

    An initiative at UWL has redefined campus dining while saving 100,000 containers from the landfill — and counting.  The OZZI reusable container program at UWL was introduced in 2020, initially funded through a $40,000 grant from UWL’s Green Fund, a student-led organization, and a subsequent $25,000 Green Fund grant.  The program provides students, faculty and staff with durable, […]

  2. UW-Parkside connects with community, businesses during Mascots on Main initiative

    Photo of UW-Parkside Chancellor Lynn Akey with mascot Ranger D. Bear and Haribo mascot Goldbear during "Mascots on Main" video

    UW-Parkside plays a critical role in southeast Wisconsin by educating thousands of students, supporting the community, and partnering with local businesses. UW-Parkside Chancellor Lynn Akey and mascot Ranger D. Bear recently highlighted those business connections by visiting seven local businesses as part of the Universities of Wisconsin’s “Mascots on Main” initiative.  These visits — documented […]

  3. First-year experience course drives record-high freshman retention rate at UW-Superior

    Photo of UW-Superior students in Swenson Hall

    After a successful launch in Fall 2024, the newly redesigned first-year experience course at the University of Wisconsin-Superior has proven to be a game-changer in supporting first-year students. Data from the first semester of this new approach shows a meaningful jump in fall-to-spring retention rates to 90 percent – a significant milestone in student success. […]

  4. A novel approach to PFAS removal and awareness efforts

    Photo of local middle school students learning about PFAS during a workshop at UW-Stevens Point's STEAM Day.

    When it comes to PFAS research and education, Seyed Javad Amirfakhri is professionally and personally invested. Amirfakhri is an Assistant Professor of Paper science and Chemical Engineering at UW-Stevens Point who is conducting innovative PFAS removal research. He also has five children and wants to make sure drinking water is safe for them and others. […]

  5. UW MBA Consortium among top online programs in the nation

    The University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium, managed by UW-Eau Claire, has been ranked among the top 20 online MBA programs in the nation for more than a decade, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Online MBA Programs rankings. The UW MBA Consortium, consisting of UW-Eau Claire, UW-La Crosse, and UW Oshkosh, is the […]

  6. UWO nursing students learning, practicing, leading advances in telehealth delivery

    Photo of Carly Redman, a senior nursing student at UW-Oshkosh

    Talking to a nurse or doctor can be as convenient as getting out a phone or laptop. And it is, increasingly, the norm for many patients, not some way around an office visit. At a time when telehealth appointments are becoming increasingly common, nursing students at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh have been mastering skills needed […]

  7. Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association commit $180,000 to UWRF Wuethrich Family/Grassland Dairy Center of Excellence

    Investment will expand plant operations, training and workshops Two of the nation’s most respected and recognized dairy organizations, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) and the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), have announced their combined commitment of $180,000 to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Wuethrich Family/Grassland Dairy Center of Excellence. DFW and WCMA have each pledged […]

  8. A powerful partnership: UWL’s Milwaukee Urban Experiences program helps students, educators thrive

    Photo of Randy Vargas, an elementary/middle education major at UWL, working with students at the Notre Dame School of Milwaukee through the summer Milwaukee Urban Experiences program.

    Student teaching is often the most transformative experience in an education major’s college career — putting lessons taught in the classroom to work in a real-life setting, while having an experienced educator as a mentor.  The collaboration between the UW-La Crosse and the Notre Dame School of Milwaukee has become a model for meaningful professional development, […]

  9. UW-Superior Oexemann Greenhouse serves a multitude of purposes for students, faculty and community

    Photo of UW-Superior greenhouse flower

    Offering a space for scientific inquiry, artistic examination, or a respite from our cold northern winter, the University of Wisconsin-Superior’s Oexemann Greenhouse serves a multitude of purposes for students, faculty and community. The greenhouse is arguably one of the most beautiful spots on campus. Its rich greenery and blooming flowers create a vivid Eden. Walking […]

  10. Research collaboration tackles phosphorus pollution and educates youth

    Photo of two UWGB undergraduate students conducting freshwater research

    If you’ve seen blue-green algae on local lakes and rivers, you’ve seen the effects of agricultural runoff — particularly phosphorus pollution. This nutrient contaminates Wisconsin’s freshwater lakes and negatively impacts water quality and safety for human consumption and aquatic life. A Freshwater Collaborative–funded project led by researchers at UW-Green Bay and UW-Madison is tackling phosphorus […]