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All In Wisconsin

The Universities of Wisconsin touch every corner of the state, offering unique opportunities and life-changing interactions. No matter what you’re looking for, it’s All in Wisconsin.

  • Expanding his scope: UWL student returns to grad school, expanding his role in patient care

    UW–La Crosse Physician Assistant Studies student Sam Weigel spent this fall semester immersed in the study of the human body — exploring everything from the gastrointestinal system to the heart, lungs and kidneys. It’s a demanding pace, but one he welcomes.    “All of the gaps in my medical knowledge are slowly being filled in,” Weigel says. “It’s a…

    Photo of UW–La Crosse Physician Assistant Studies student Sam Weigel

  • Pioneer Farm research team zeros in on soil runoff, erosion and nutrient loss in dairy project

    Research taking place at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville is contributing to a better understanding of the effects of dairy farming practices aimed at building healthier soils, with the team recently sharing an update on the ongoing work. A team at UW-Platteville’s Pioneer Farm led by Dr. Dennis Busch, senior scientist, wrapped up the third year of research…

    Photo: The trials at Pioneer Farm are being conducted in eight replicated catchments, or sections of fields where water flows downhill to a single collection point.
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  • UW-Parkside to add Women’s Flag Football, first NCAA university in Wisconsin to offer scholarships

    The University of Wisconsin-Parkside will add women’s flag football as a varsity sport beginning competition in the 2026–27 academic year, becoming the first NCAA university in Wisconsin to offer athletic scholarships for the sport. Women’s flag football will be the 17th varsity program within Parkside Athletics, Wisconsin’s only NCAA Division II athletic program. “This program…

    Photo of UW-Parkside jersey and a football

  • UW-Milwaukee professor uses sport psychology research to solve real-world problems

    Barbara Meyer can’t help herself. Whether she’s working with Olympic athletes, advising a college soccer team or standing in line at the grocery store, she’s always analyzing performance. “I’ll be in the checkout line and say to my husband, if the cashier and the bagger set up a system and were planning and communicating together,…

    Photo: Barbara Meyer is internationally recognized for her expertise in performance psychology. In addition to her role as director of UWM's Sport and Performance Psychology Laboratory, she's provided services to world-class athletes, professional organizations and college teams in a dozen different sports. (UWM Photo/Andy Manis)

  • Community Capital: How Credit Unions and Universities Partner to Strengthen Wisconsin

    Three Universities of Wisconsin universities partnered with Royal Credit Union to launch an innovative internship program using artificial intelligence to support a local business. This story is one of four in a series showcasing the impact of this collaboration.

    Photo: From left to right: 1. Tad Carlson, Royal VP of Information Technology 2. Mariah Waslie of UW-River Falls 3. Paige Keller of UW-Eau Claire 4. Emmett Jaakkola of UW-Stout 5. Matthew Peplinski of UW-Stout 6. Linda Kampa, Royal Senior Date Engineer Upper Left (Screen): UW-Stout graduate student Justin George Bottom Right (Screen): Andrew Baldwin, Royal Senior Business Intelligence Analyst

  • UW-Whitewater honored nationally for deep-rooted community impact

    At the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, community connection goes beyond the words in a mission statement. From scientific exploration and business startups to the performing arts, the university is being recognized nationally for a culture of engagement that extends beyond campus borders. UW-Whitewater is among an elite group of 277 colleges and universities in the United…

    Photo of UW-Whitewater community members making cookies

  • Microbes mutated in space hint at biomedical benefits to humans on Earth

    Researchers are interested in studying effects on the gut microbiome and antibiotic-resistant infections In September 2020, UW–Madison biochemists launched a small box containing viruses and bacteria into space to investigate the ways microbes such as those residing in our guts respond to space conditions. Now, the bacteria and phages (viruses that infect bacteria) have returned to Madison…

    In this illustration, a phage—a type of virus that infects bacteria—rests on the surface of a host cell. Researchers at UW–Madison designed an experiment for the International Space Station to study how phage-bacteria interactions affect the health of the gut microbiome.

  • UW-Stout students collaborate across degrees in community project for The Neighbors

    Construction, interior design, technology education majors build garden products for senior living home residents In a cross-disciplinary collaboration, four groups of students in Lecturer James Bunkelman’s Light Construction Methods class are designing and building two raised garden beds, one raised tool bench and one raised tool holder for a senior living home. The project is part…

    Photo: Madelyn Pretzer, Tanner Schauf, Brandy Wolf and Erika Rivolta build a tool bench for The Neighbors.

  • UW-Oshkosh partners on $500K grant to reduce barriers to student success in Oshkosh schools

    A $500,000 award from the Wisconsin Partnership Program is fueling a major new effort led in part by the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh to prevent childhood trauma and strengthen family wellbeing in Winnebago County.  The three-year initiative, launched in partnership with Winnebago County Public Health and the Oshkosh Area School District, will embed community health workers…

    Photo: Students at Read Elementary School, Oshkosh, spend time together outdoors. Read Elementary is one of two schools participating in a three-year, $500,000 Community Schools initiative led in partnership with UW-Oshkosh, Winnebago County Public Health and the Oshkosh Area School District. (Photo courtesy Read Elementary)

  • UW-Platteville spring course explores the connection between agriculture and water in Wisconsin

    Farming is a vital part of Wisconsin’s economy, and agricultural practices significantly impact the state’s water resources. The Ag-Water Nexus Seminar and Ag-Water Nexus Field Experience equip students with a broad, interdisciplinary education that integrates agricultural and environmental perspectives. The courses rotate among four universities, allowing students to explore different agricultural areas in Wisconsin. The…

    Photo of UW-Platteville students collecting stream monitoring data.

  • Mapping what matters: UWL students explore commerce, data center suitability, wildlife protection and other real-world questions through GIS

    Making a map isn’t just about marking locations on the Earth — it’s about uncovering the stories behind data and patterns that can ultimately help communities make informed decisions. This semester, UWL geography and environmental science students did exactly that. Through their Geographic Information Systems (GIS) coursework, they created maps that tackle real-world issues ranging from wildlife…

    Photo of junior Finn Patenaude, a geography major with GIS concentration, presenting maps on optimal sites for wildlife crossings and the mass migration of monarch butterflies during UWL’s Geography & Environmental Science Department reverse career fair where students shared their projects with employers.

  • UW-Parkside receives $1 million major gift from the Brookwood Foundation for Ranger Athletics and Regenerative Environmental Research Collaborative

    The University of Wisconsin–Parkside has received a transformative $1 million gift from the Brookwood Foundation to strengthen excellence in Ranger Athletics and to establish a Regenerative Environmental Research Collaborative —two areas that reflect UW-Parkside’s mission and enduring commitment to student success.

    Aerial photo of UW-Parkside

  • UW-Madison named a top institution for developing future leaders

    The university ranks sixth nationally among publics in producing influential figures, according to an analysis by Time magazine. The University of Wisconsin–Madison was ranked 22nd overall and 6th among publics in Time magazine’s 2026 Best Colleges for Future Leaders report. To create the rankings, Time partnered with Statista to analyze a sample of 4,800 of the most influential figures shaping U.S. society today — from…

    Aerial photo of UW-Madison campus

  • Meet Mocha, UW-Eau Claire’s new campus therapy dog

    The college experience brings excitement, challenges, new friendships and new experiences for students. Every once in a while, however, it can also bring a longing for the comforts of home. There’s a new employee on the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire campus who can help provide that comfort. She’s furry, has four legs and goes by…

    Photo of Mocha, UW-Eau Claire's new therapy dog