The top two men from our state's college and university systems made a trip to the Northwoods today to talk about the future of higher education in Wisconsin. Kevin Reilly, president of the UW System and Dan Clancy, president of the state's Technical College System met at Nicolet College in Rhinelander, the first time in school history...
..."It is not too late for families and students to get the financial assistance that they may require to get technical school education or the college education that is required today for them to make the most of their lives," Kagen said...
...The mill here, which over the last 112 years helped build this village along the Wisconsin River, is likely closed for good. But the region, centered around Wisconsin Rapids about 100 miles north of Madison, may be more prepared for the blow than many communities. Redevelopment efforts over the last four years are getting national attention and providing a template for other towns that have lost major employers...
...At UW-Stout, he touted Innovate Wisconsin, his plan to get the private sector more involved in research and development...
Fewer students are graduating from Milwaukee Area Technical College’s practical nursing program at a time when nurses are in high demand...