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News Packages for March 24, 2025

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For the Love of a Pet

A UW-Madison veterinary clinic provides affordable care for owners experiencing hardship.

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Striking a balance: How UW-Green Bay’s RN to BSN program supports nursing students beyond academics

The dynamic nature of healthcare mandates a commitment to regular learning and professional development. In an era where online education can feel impersonal, Morgan Stary’s experience with UW-Green Bay’s RN to BSN program underscores the impact of community, commitment, and the invaluable role of advisors.

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UWM researcher’s work is transforming traffic data into road safety solutions

Tom Shi, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at UW-Milwaukee, is analyzing video of a section of Maryland Avenue through UW-Milwaukee to find a data-science method of predicting bad driving behaviors.

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News Packages for March 17, 2025

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AI, fully integrated: UW-Stout’s 360-degree approach to artificial intelligence embeds skills across all programs

UW-Stout is preparing graduates to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving workforce by embedding AI training in all of its degree programs.

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Navigating the AI frontier: UWL’s new AI Ethics Certificate prepares students for leadership in AI-driven world
 UW-La Crosse is launching a new Artificial Intelligence Ethics Certificate, which is being offered for the first time in the spring semester of 2025. This 12-credit program is designed to equip students with the philosophical and analytical tools needed to address the ethical complexities of AI technology while fostering critical thinking skills.

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UWEC will offer AI majors starting in fall 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.

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News Packages for March 10, 2025

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UW-Platteville launches Executive Master of Science in Engineering program

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is proud to announce the launch of its Executive Master of Science in Engineering program, designed to meet the needs of engineering professionals looking to advance their careers. The program will begin in May 2025 and is accepting applications now through May 13, 2025.

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UW-Superior’s Museum Studies Certificate prepares student for career

For Catherine Taylor, pursuing a major in history with a minor in anthropology at the University of Wisconsin-Superior, the new Museum Studies Certificate has provided both academic growth and career opportunities in the museum field.

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Creating an impression: M.F.A. design student’s typography featured in international textbook

A class project to design a mural grew to something more for St. Paul-based graphic designer Melanie Graves, who can now see her typography set among international artists in a newly released textbook. Graves’ design “Create” was selected for the second edition of a unique guide for designers of all skill levels. Graves is a Master of Fine Arts in design student at UW-Stout and senior graphic designer at Explore Minnesota.

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News Packages for March 3, 2025

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Former UW-Eau Claire athletes serving the community as physical therapists

Though they graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire more than a decade apart, Northwoods Therapy physical therapy practitioners Tessa Pecha and Anna Graaskamp have much more in common than their workplace and alumni status.

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Ascension Wisconsin, UW-Parkside Partnership Provides $1.5 Million Over Five Years to Support Healthcare Professionals

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.

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Innovations in Technology: UWSP data security lab to enhance student experiences

When you think of evidence that can be used in court cases, recovered data on an electronic device might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, it is critical that trained technicians can draw on their expertise to gather evidence that can trace digital fingerprints. The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will have a resource for that very circumstance in the coming weeks, with students engaged directly in forensic analysis and data recovery work.

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