Campus Stories

  1. UW-Whitewater honored nationally for deep-rooted community impact

    Photo of UW-Whitewater community making cookies

    January 23, 2026

    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 […]

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

    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.

    January 22, 2026

    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 […]

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

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

    January 21, 2026

    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 […]

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

    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)

    January 20, 2026

    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 […]

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

    Photo of UW-Platteville students collecting stream monitoring data.

    January 16, 2026

    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 […]

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

    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.

    January 15, 2026

    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 […]

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

    Aerial photo of UW-Parkside

    January 14, 2026

    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.

  8. UW-Madison named a top institution for developing future leaders

    Aerial photo of UW-Madison campus

    January 13, 2026

    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 — […]

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

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

    January 12, 2026

    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 […]

  10. Cool solution: UW-Stout faculty-student research will help Madison company ship charcuterie, cheese boards coast to coast

    Photo: UW-Stout Assistant Professor Kate Liu, left, and her lab assistant, sophomore Claire Le, pose with materials in the packaging lab.

    January 9, 2026

    Packaging professor and student identify sustainable insulation option Faculty-student research conducted this fall in University of Wisconsin-Stout packaging labs is poised to help a Wisconsin business deliver its tasty but temperature-sensitive goods coast to coast.  Associate Professor Xiaojing “Kate” Liu of UW-Stout’s packaging program worked with Madison-based Tricky Foods to test the insulating abilities of two eco-friendly packaging […]

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