Campus Stories
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A bachelor’s and master’s in 5: UWO Sociology & Public Administration launch innovative ‘4+1’ program
July 19, 2024
In as little as five years, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students could cross the graduation stage with both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in a new, first-in-the-Midwest “4+1” program. The Sociology & Master of Public Administration (MPA) 4+1 is the latest advancement from the now-fused UWO Sociology & Public Administration department. Faculty leaders joined forces to […]
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Enduring Heritage, Newfound Horizons
July 19, 2024
Embracing his family origins, Lolar Moua rediscovers the threads of his heritage, weaving them into the tapestry of his American dream. For Lolar Moua, his journey from childhood to college and beyond spans over 8,000 miles and more than two decades—all adding up to a transformative passage from the life he knew as a child […]
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Celebrate the greatest lake July 21 on Barker’s Island in Superior
July 18, 2024
Relax, play, and learn in celebration of local fresh water at Lake Superior Day from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, on Barker’s Island in Superior. Enjoy free fun for all ages, kids’ activities, stand-up paddleboarding, information booths and food vendors – all focused on appreciating the Great Lake. Lake Superior Day attendees can […]
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Blugold alumnus nominated for multiple Tony Awards in producing debut
July 17, 2024
Larry Lelli didn’t know that his undergraduate work helping to organize Jazz Fest on the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire campus would give him the skills to be a producer for two Tony Award-nominated Broadway shows more than three decades later. “Jazz Fest was a massive operation that taught me so much about, literally, operating a […]
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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 […]