Campus Stories
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Global perspective: International experiences help shape UW-Eau Claire grad
May 28, 2021
Hannah Javoroski traveled the U.S. extensively with her family while growing up in Milwaukee, but it was a high school trip to China that sparked a love for international experiences. “From there on, I knew I would incorporate studying abroad or traveling abroad some way or another during my collegiate career,” Javoroski says. “I am […]
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Award-winning UW-Milwaukee architecture student working to make design more inclusive
May 27, 2021
Imagine being 6 years old, blind, on the autism spectrum and nonverbal. That’s Alex, a child who needs a well-designed environment to learn and thrive. In response to that challenge, UWM architecture student Roe Jing Draus designed a space for Alex, who is imaginary but reflects the challenges that many children and adults face in […]
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UW-Superior grad double majors in transportation logistics management and supply chain management
May 26, 2021
Halle Kusterman ‘21 has been charting her own course since high school. A talented skateboarder, she’s been one of very few girls in a male-dominated sport since a young age. In high school, she made the decision to transfer to Northwest Passage Charter School, an expeditionary learning school, and soon she will become one of […]
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UW-Whitewater LIFE program — first in the state — graduates six proud Warhawks
May 25, 2021
Six proud Warhawks, the first cohort of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s LIFE Program, successfully completed their two-year program and crossed the stage in cap and gown in May 2021. UW-Whitewater LIFE program participant Sam Craden, left, shakes the hand of Chancellor Dwight C. Watson as he crosses the stage on May 14, 2021. (UW-Whitewater photo/Craig Schreiner) […]
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Madison’s tech sector booms, driven by UW innovation
May 24, 2021
The strong growth of Madison’s technology sector is drawing attention nationwide. The boom is fueled in part by UW–Madison, which provides cutting-edge research, entrepreneurial graduates and researchers, and a well-educated local workforce that motivates some employers to open offices in Madison. In 2020, the country’s biggest tech migration increase took place in Madison, according to […]
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Helping More Students Rise: UW-Green Bay’s Rising Phoenix Program Expands with Statewide Cohort
May 23, 2021
Program provides pathways to higher education for high school students The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Rising Phoenix Early College High School Program is growing through continued partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s GEAR UP program. GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) is a federal grant program focused on low-income […]
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UW-Platteville electrical engineering students conduct broadband internet technology survey
May 21, 2021
This past year, COVID-19 has brought many challenges for Wisconsinites, with one of the biggest struggles being internet access and network performances. To examine the issues, two University of Wisconsin-Platteville electrical engineering students, Troy Januchowski and Jacob Hanacek, spent two semesters conducting an independent study with Dr. Xiaoguang Ma, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering. Januchowski and […]
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UW-Stevens Point nursing students assist with COVID-19 vaccines
May 20, 2021
Real-world experience is essential to be prepared to enter a profession. That’s especially true for nurses. Several UW-Stevens Point students are getting both experience — and a financial incentive – for assisting with COVID-19 care, including vaccines. “I want to help where I can,” said Hadley Koula, a nursing student who assisted with the UW-Stevens […]
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UWGB alumni assist with the recruiting process during the pandemic, send 5,000 notecards to prospects
May 19, 2021
One of the things that makes UW-Green Bay so special is the commitment to the Phoenix family—and some of our alumni have been showcasing that commitment throughout the past year. In a collaboration between the Office of Admissions and Alumni Relations, a team of alumni is engaging with prospective students for Fall 2021. When the […]
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UW-Eau Claire grad embraces opportunities to bring her nursing and Spanish majors together
May 18, 2021
Lucy Hobbs came to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire already knowing she wanted to study nursing so she could make a positive difference in the lives of others. Once she was on campus, she realized she could make an even greater impact on her future patients by adding a second major, this one in Spanish. […]