Universities of Wisconsin News Service

For the first time, a drug discovered at UWM approved to begin clinical trials

For the first time, a compound discovered at the Milwaukee Institute for Drug Discovery (MIDD) has been approved to enter human clinical trials. The drug was discovered in part by Jim Cook, who has emeritus status but still performs research as an adjunct professor in UW-Milwaukee’s Chemistry & Biochemistry Department. He is also one of the founders of MIDD.

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E-fraud is no joke. UWO student helping sheriff track troubling data, alert community

University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh senior Abigail “Abi” Thede spends part of each week at her internship with the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office, where she researches fraud cases and assists detectives with a variety of tasks.

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High aspirations: Recent grads leverage prehealth courses to pursue medical careers

UW-Stout is turning out dozens of graduates with a focus in Prehealth Sciences who have gone on to successful careers in professional health fields, including as doctors, pharmacists, dentists, chiropractors and more.

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UWSP student finds support to start AI business

As a first-year student within the Sentry School of Business and Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Alex Suscha not only realized an idea for his own business, he also found the support to make it happen.

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Blugolds prepare to be long-term healthcare leaders

As 11,000 Americans turn 65 each day, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is filling a critical need by training the country’s future healthcare leaders to oversee operations of long-term care facilities.

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From Japan to Superior: Ikki’s hockey journey

Sometimes arriving at your destination takes a roundabout path. For University of Wisconsin-Superior freshman student Ikki Kogawa, it was a lengthy trip to arrive on campus this fall.

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Lunchtime lab: Students learn restaurant management skills with new campus café initiative

Hospitality and dietetics majors at UW-Stout gain firsthand knowledge by covering shifts at the campus Fireside Café, including planning menu items.

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How a training dummy demonstrates a degree in forensic investigation is a wise choice at UW-Platteville

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.

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Sprinting toward greatness: UWL’s Sam Blaskowski balances family, academics and a passion for track

UW-La Crosse student-athlete Sam Blaskowski shares about his track and field journey, Olympic trials debut, NIL deal with Kwik Trip, and keeping family a priority.

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UWO First Scholars program provides hundreds of first-gen students mentoring, skill-building

First-generation student Aiden Funk, a junior from Racine majoring in physical education, serves as a peer mentor to the new class of first-generation students at UW-Oshkosh.

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A Bond Across Generations: UW-Superior Freshman Grace Nonnemacher and a WWII Vet’s Unforgettable Graduation

UW-Green Bay tackles corporate training

A regional business survey that UW-Green Bay conducted as well as recent corporate partnerships reveal a growing need for accessible employee training and skill development.

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