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UW-Platteville student combines passions for history, costume design for unique research
In a collaboration between the theatre program and history department, one University of Wisconsin-Platteville student recently had the opportunity to recreate a historical garment by researching 19th century American fashion using primary and secondary written sources, as well as the artifact collection at The Mining and Rollo Jamison Museum. Last semester, Emma Larsen interned for Pioneer Players with [...]
Alumni Amanda and Marcus Reitz’s mission to deliver ‘Happily Ever After’ for companion animals started at UW-Green Bay
From the front door of Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary (HEA) in Ashwaubenon, you can see the familiar silhouette of Lambeau Field rising above the skyline. It’s a feature siblings Amanda Reitz (‘08) and Marcus Reitz (‘03) point out with earnest pride for their hometown. They both grew up in the Green Bay area, went [...]
UW Oshkosh 1 of 14 in nation to earn prestigious undergraduate research mentorship award
UW Oshkosh has been chosen as one of 14 higher education institutions nationwide, and the only in Wisconsin to receive a prestigious Beckman Scholars Award supporting undergraduate research. The award’s $156,000 will support six scholar-mentor pairs in chemistry and the life sciences. Two scholars will be named per year for the three-year award term. “Undergraduate [...]
UW-Madison researchers uncover new clues about the cause of common birth defects
Cleft lip and palate are the most common craniofacial birth defects in humans, affecting more than 175,000 newborns around the world each year. Yet despite decades of research, it’s still not known what causes most cases or what can be done to prevent them. But a recent study from the University of Wisconsin School of [...]
UWM scientist lands $542,000 NSF award for modeling virtual tumor tissues
Cancerous tumors don’t happen in a vacuum. They develop in a cellular soup that can contribute to the disease’s progression. Mahsa Dabagh, a biomedical engineer at UWM’s College of Engineering & Applied Science, knows this first-hand. Her specialty is computational modeling of how cells and organelles inside of cells sense and respond to changes in [...]
Taking the next step: UWL Recreation Management master’s helps working professionals harness their potential
UW-La Crosse alumni are making big career moves thanks to the skills and experiences they gained from UWL’s online Recreation Management – Professional Development master’s program. While serving as a recreation coordinator for the Berwyn Park District in Berwyn, Illinois, Nicole Collier was exploring ways to take the next step in her career. Collier’s boss suggested UWL’s [...]
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Regents recognize 16th annual Diversity Award winners (day 2 news summary)
MADISON, Wis. – The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today honored the 16th annual Regents Diversity Awards. These awards recognize individuals and programs that foster access and success for students who are members of historically underrepresented populations. Each recipient is awarded $7,500 to support professional development or continue the program being honored. The Diversity [...]
UW Board of Regents announces 2024 Diversity Awards
MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor the recipients of the 16th annual Regents’ Diversity Awards on February 9 in Madison at the next Regents meeting. These awards recognize individuals and programs that foster access and success for students who are members of historically underrepresented populations. Each recipient is awarded $7,500 [...]
Universities of Wisconsin launch new Wisconsin Online Portal (day 1 news summary)
MADISON, Wis. – At today’s Board of Regents meeting, Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman called Regents’ attention to the new Wisconsin Online Portal, which revamps the UWs’ previous online presence to provide a one-stop shop for existing online efforts at all 13 UW universities. “This new portal gathers all the more than 200 full [...]
Statements on the termination of Joe Gow as chancellor of UW-La Crosse
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman and UW System Board of Regents President Karen Walsh issued the following statements today regarding the Board of Regents’ unanimous decision to terminate UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman: “Upon my recommendation, the UW Board of Regents today terminated Dr. Joe Gow from [...]
Universities of Wisconsin introduce Wisconsin Online one-stop website for online programs
MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin today unveiled a new one-stop, easily searchable website that provides access to and information about every fully online degree program being offered at the constellation of 13 public universities. Wisconsin Online – with the URL online.wisconsin.edu – will list the more than 200 fully online programs offered by the 13 [...]
Board of Regents approves legislative agreement resolution (Dec. 13 special meeting news summary)
MADISON, Wis. – The Board of Regents took action today on the resolution recommended by Regent Vice President Amy Blumenfeld Bogost; Regent Ashok Rai; Regent Kyle Weatherly; and Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman. The resolution passed on an 11 to 6 roll call vote. The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will next [...]
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