For University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Marshfield student Olivia Spencer, her campus offers the best of both worlds – a quality four-year educational experience yet affordable with small class sizes and a close-knit campus family. “It’s been a really positive experience,” said the Marshfield resident and first-year nursing student. “I didn’t feel ready to move from home […]

As graduates of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire know, the desire to get out into the world and start making a positive impact is fierce, and alumni prove every day that change is theirs for the making — locally, nationally and globally. Kaitlyn Riehle is a recent marketing major graduate from Athens, Wis., who decided […]

It’s hard to fathom what words of wisdom someone with nearly a quarter-century behind bars could have for a college graduating class. Turns out, a lot, especially if you’re a person who considers the Green Bay Correctional Institution your alma mater. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay graduates, friends, family and faculty took in the worlds of […]

University of Wisconsin–Madison biochemists have developed a new, efficient method that may give first responders, environmental monitoring groups, or even you, the ability to quickly detect harmful and health-relevant substances in our bodies and environments. Small molecules that interact with proteins can initiate, enhance, and inhibit vital biological processes. Some small molecules, like vitamins or […]

Six University of Wisconsin-Platteville students recently had an opportunity to view rare, medieval and early modern Slavic icons at the Chazen Museum of Art in Madison. The fieldtrip was organized as part of the History 4110 course on Medieval/Early Modern Russia and Ukraine taught by Dr. Andrey Ivanov, associate professor of history at UW-Platteville. During […]

On July 10, UWM staff member Tom Bjornstad had a lifesaving experience when he received a kidney from a coworker. For more than eight years, Bjornstad, 55, had been on dialysis due to kidney failure. The reality of living with this condition meant more than four hours a day hooked up to a machine, feeling […]

Students applying to the University of Wisconsin-Parkside for 2025-2026 school year now have the ability to do so through Common App, a powerful online college application platform that serves more than three million applicants, teachers, counselors and advisors across the United States and the world each year. Common App is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to […]

Jeremiah Coey admittedly was a challenging student who dropped out of high school after being told by teachers and family that college was not a viable option for him. “Everyone knew I was smart and told me I had all this potential, but all I was doing was wasting it,” Coey recalls. “I actually loved […]

With determination and a strong support network, Verena Hayes is proving that no dream is out of reach.   This December, Hayes will graduate with dual certification in elementary/middle education and special education. Her journey as a nontraditional student, full-time mom, student teacher, and active member of campus organizations has been marked by her passion for the […]

Rebecca Stewart, a UW-Green Bay student and future educator, credits her English classes with helping her rise to become a nationally recognized English student. Supportive instructors can significantly influence a student’s journey and goals. The power of mentorship is evident in the story of one remarkable student. Two notable figures in Rebecca Stewart’s story are […]