The Universities of Wisconsin News Service is a free news and information service for Wisconsin media. Each week, the UW News Service provides up to three text and visual content packages about public higher education in Wisconsin for publication online and in print.
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News Packages for December 23, 2024
Rock County nursing program builds infrastructure, skills
At the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Rock County campus, construction is complete on two state-of-the-art spaces where the next generation of students will earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Edgewood College, the result of a collaborative nursing degree program. These graduates will be primed for high-paying jobs — and ready to fulfill a critical regional workforce need.
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UWM helps student navigate career goals, and he lands a job that fits just right
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Students create interactive story map to highlight United Way of Kenosha’s community partners
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside and United Way of Kenosha County are proud to unveil an interactive online map that makes it easier for Kenosha residents to learn about and access resources and services.
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News Packages for December 16, 2024
Blugold grows from high school dropout to college graduate
On Dec. 21, Jeremiah Coey will prove his doubters wrong when he is among the first graduates of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s new professional studies major that started this fall.
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The evidence of success: UWO graduating senior pursuing forensic anthropology career
Majoring in anthropology and minoring in forensic investigation, Hannah Vang will be among the more than 800 Titans crossing the stage at the 60th midyear commencement of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Dec. 14 at Kolf Sports Center.
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Getting their feet wet: UWL partners with J.F. Brennan, providing hands-on experience in hydrographic surveying
UW-La Crosse students in Colin Belby’s Geospatial Field Methods course (GEO 410) recently gained hands-on experience in hydrographic surveying through a unique partnership with J.F. Brennan, a fourth-generation, family-owned marine construction firm based in La Crosse.
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News Packages for December 9, 2024
Co-worker gives a lifesaving gift with kidney transplant
On July 10, UW-Milwaukee staff member Tom Bjornstad had a lifesaving experience when he received a kidney from a coworker.
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Ojibwe Game Night teaches students traditional lacrosse
In November, the University of Wisconsin-Superior’s Indigenous Cultures Resource Center, in conjunction with the Native Nations Student Organization, held their fourth annual Ojibwe Game Night.
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UW-Parkside and Wisconsin Technical College System Announce transfer agreement for Health Information Management and Technology Program
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside and the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) colleges have forged a new articulation agreement designed to facilitate a smooth transition for graduates from any WTCS institution into UW-Parkside’s online Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management and Technology from WTCS’ Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology program.
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News Packages for December 2, 2024
Design for Industry students create kindergartners’ ideal toys through AI rapid prototyping
On a warm October morning, 17 kindergartners from St. Paul’s School of Menomonie recently joined a class of UW-Stout students in Assistant Professor Kevin Dietsche’s Design for Industry course, unknowing of what excitement and imagination their day was about to bring.
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A formula for success: Math Education TA Program making a difference for future educators
A new program in UWL’s Mathematics & Statistics Department is helping to mold the next generation of math educators.
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Friends thrive together at Rock County and Whitewater campuses
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.
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