Campus Stories
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UW-Stevens Point Legacy Foundation gift of $3 million will enhance community health
September 14, 2021
A $3 million gift from the Legacy Foundation of Central Wisconsin to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will create a partnership to improve health and wellness of communities in South Wood County. The collaboration will identify and address challenges and opportunities related to public health. Initial partners include the Legacy Foundation, Wood County Health Department, […]
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UW-Milwaukee alum, business leader reflects on how students can ‘future-proof’ their careers
September 13, 2021
Michael Fenlon, chief people officer at PwC and a UWM alum, joined UWM Chancellor Mark Mone recently for a virtual discussion about how universities and businesses can collaborate on innovative solutions to prepare the workforce for the future. At PwC, a global network of firms delivering professional services, Fenlon has helped lead the U.S. firm’s efforts to […]
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UW-Green Bay Summer Bridge Program puts students on Path to Success
September 10, 2021
All students, no matter how academically gifted, enter college with some trepidation; many are apprehensive about their ability to succeed. At UW-Green Bay, a Summer Bridge Program is helping put minds at ease, while helping UW-Green Bay live its core mission—access. For Morgan Runaas, an entering freshman from Evansville, Wis. the program provided a growth opportunity and […]
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UW-Eau Claire testing classroom air quality in preparation for fall
September 8, 2021
When it comes to making campus safe for the start of the fall semester, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is taking extra measures to improve safety — right down to the air that students, faculty and staff breathe. As part of the overall campus plan to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission on campus, Grace […]
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UWO’s new 100% online associate degree preps students for dozens of career options
September 7, 2021
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is launching a new 100% online associate of arts and sciences (AAS) degree program this fall to prepare students for careers that require more education than a high school diploma but less than a bachelor’s degree. UW Oshkosh’s online AAS program will feature affordability, flexibility and transferability while helping students […]
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Paw-fect idea: UW-Stout recent grad places in national Student Design Competition with pet product
September 1, 2021
Other art and design students participate in game jams, speak at Games for Change University of Wisconsin-Stout recent industrial design graduate Claire Dronen loves walking, running and being outdoors with her mixed-breed dog, Benji. To protect Benji’s paws, Dronen tried doggie boots, which Benji disliked and pulled off quickly. She then started to use wax […]