Campus Stories

October 28, 2024

Green Bay, Wis.—It’s one thing to fill a professional football field with fervent fans of the green and gold on a Sunday afternoon in fall. It’s another to surpass that same stadium’s capacity of 81,441 by filling it with learners.* That’s just what happened over the last year when 85,883 learners —more than enough to […]

October 25, 2024

Wisconsin projected to need 1,500 more counselors within five years; need in rural schools is critical, professors’ research shows School counselors provide a variety of services for students in the prekindergarten to grade 12 setting, supporting both students’ mental health and academic achievement. However, ongoing challenges across the nation to recruit, hire and retain qualified […]

October 24, 2024

“At the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, women thrive.” This is how Associate Professor Lyna Matesi and MBA candidate Serena Vincent begin each episode of the Women Trailblazers Podcast. Through the work of Continuing Education, in partnership with the Small Business Development Center of Wisconsin and UW-Stevens Point Sentry School of Business and Economics, this statement has […]

October 23, 2024

TV shows like NCIS and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation have popularized forensic investigation. For students considering a career in this field, a degree from UW-Platteville is an affordable investment in a future filled with ample job opportunities. UW-Platteville’s Department of Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation is the first and only public institution in Wisconsin to offer a Bachelor of Science in […]

October 22, 2024

In the realm of sports, it’s common to see athletes surrounded by a team of health specialists, from physical therapists to athletic trainers, ensuring they stay in peak condition. However, when it comes to musicians, such support is often lacking. Kourtney Austin, an assistant professor of Music at UW-La Crosse, is striving to change that. “Musicians […]

October 21, 2024

Jonah’s childhood passion was playing video games and to customize his weapons, he learned how to code. This was the start of his journey into computer programming. Jonah is majoring in Computer Science with a Cybersecurity emphasis at UW-Green Bay. His future aspirations are to develop and work with artificial intelligence because of its many applications and […]

October 18, 2024

UW-Milwaukee’s School of Architecture and Urban Planning is a key partner in a new $3.4 million grant awarded to the city of Milwaukee by the U.S. Department of Energy. Milwaukee is using the grant to develop 25 all-electric, Net-Zero Energy Homes on vacant lots in three disadvantaged communities. UWM professors Mo Zell and Alex Timmer are […]

October 17, 2024

University of Wisconsin–Madison students are increasingly enrolling in certificate programs that can give their future careers a boost. The five fastest-growing certificates at UW are in a variety of sought-after fields, from data science to sports communication. “Advisers encourage students to get the most of their UW–Madison experience, and completing a certificate program is one […]

October 16, 2024

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is offering a Professional Writing Certificate. The certificate, designed to complement a broad range of majors, provides students with professional writing, editing and communication skills needed to excel in many careers. “The professional writing certificate came from a need to expand our offerings to students who may not be able to major […]

October 15, 2024

The Olson Museum of Natural History at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will increase its community engagement through displays and programming for all audiences with help from a federal grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The Inspire! Grant for Small Museums totals nearly $75,000 for more than two years with a primary focus […]