As part of its continued effort to prepare its graduates for in-demand jobs that serve workforce needs in the region, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has launched a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence major, effective in the fall of 2026. Artificial intelligence is currently one of the fastest-growing industries in the United States and is an […]

AI in agriculture: UW-River Falls partners with industry and alumni to train students in emerging technologies  If you picture working with artificial intelligence involving sitting in front of a computer at a desk in an office, Brandt Berghuis, a University of Wisconsin-River Falls assistant professor of crop science, can introduce you to a whole new world.  “AI is really transforming agriculture,” Berghuis said. “Things are changing really fast, especially in the field. We have […]

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is announcing the launch of ROAR Ready, a learning pathway to help K-12 students and their families pursue new interests, prepare for college and explore career options. UWM offers more than 200 unique, age‑appropriate programs and engagement opportunities for youth across the region –- from College for Kids & Teens to campus tours […]

UW–Oshkosh’s early, ethical and intentional approach to artificial intelligence is earning national recognition, as faculty and staff leaders shared the university’s work at two premier higher-education conferences in fall 2025. Through UW–Oshkosh’s established AI Trailblazers initiative, teams represented the university at the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference and AACN Transform, the national meeting of the American Association […]

Fifty years after Seymour Cray unveiled his Cray-1 supercomputer in Chippewa Falls, technology advancements at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire are creating more extraordinary opportunities for students and faculty to conduct deep research using artificial intelligence. From improved drug screening to faster cancer detection and improved crop yields, Blugolds are producing results in AI research […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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.