Campus Stories
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Fond du Lac mom heads back to school, seeks UWO special education degree
December 10, 2021
It was early last spring when Amber Buss of Fond du Lac started dreaming about something bigger. She remembers a conversation she had with her husband, Brandon Buss, about the possibility of her beginning classes to earn a bachelor’s degree in special education. “My passion has always been there,” the 39-year-old mother of two said. […]
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UW-Superior economics students present research at Wisconsin Economics Association Annual Conference
December 9, 2021
University of Wisconsin-Superior economics students recently had an outstanding opportunity to present their original undergraduate research projects at the 2021 Wisconsin Economics Association Annual Conference. “This event provided the opportunity for our students to listen to professional presentations and learn advanced economic research methods,” said Dr. Praopan Pratoomchat, assistant professor of economics and Wisconsin Economics Association […]
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UW-Stevens Point experts researching solutions for disposal of CWD-infected deer
December 7, 2021
One of the challenges in dealing with chronic wasting disease, a fatal brain infection in deer, elk, moose, reindeer and caribou, is the disposal of infected animals. A team of researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, UW Madison, Michigan State University and the Wisconsin and Michigan Departments of Natural Resources is working to find […]
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UW-Platteville students prepare to meet the technology needs of K-12 classrooms
December 6, 2021
Building on its strong legacy of being the first teacher preparation institute in the state, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s School of Education has a long history of looking toward the future and anticipating and responding to the needs of the communities and schools it serves — and in recent years, those needs are increasingly revolving […]
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UW-Parkside’s campus garden donates more than 1,000 pounds of fresh produce to Racine County Food Bank
December 3, 2021
During this time of helping others and giving thanks, University of Wisconsin-Parkside’s campus garden has stepped up and donated 1,019 pounds of fresh produce from July to November to the Racine County Food Bank. This donation is a 350-pound increase from 2020, and an increase of more than 700 pounds from the 2019 donation. “It […]
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UW-Eau Claire launches BluBox reusable container system for food service
December 1, 2021
Starting in December, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will take a significant sustainability step with the introduction of the BluBox Program, reusable food containers in the Hilltop and Davies Center Marketplace dining centers. The program that begins Dec. 6 is the first major initiative of the Chancellor’s Advisory Council on Sustainability and Climate Action, according […]
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The future looks fresh: New collaboration will boost Wisconsin water research, policy, and economy
November 30, 2021
On a sunny afternoon in late September, a group of undergraduate students boarded Limnos II, UW-Madison’s Center for Limnology (CFL) pontoon boat, for a field trip on Lake Mendota with CFL director, Jake Vander Zanden. Onboard, they learned about the formation of Wisconsin’s lakes, tried their hand at using limnological tools like Secchi disks and zooplankton […]
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UW-Madison: Real-time video of scenes hidden around corners is now possible
November 29, 2021
As Ji Hyun Nam slowly tosses a stuffed cat toy into the air, a real-time video captures the playful scene at a 20th century webcam clip — a mere five frames per second. The twist? Nam is hidden around the corner from the camera. The video of the stuffed animal was created by capturing light […]
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UW-Milwaukee anthropology field school teaches students how to unearth the past
November 24, 2021
As he ventured through the field towards the dig site, Seth Schneider had to be careful where he put his feet. To his left were rows of newly planted tobacco, and to his right were the uncovered remains of an ancient village site. Nestled on a small strip of dirt at the edge of the […]
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UW-Green Bay alumnus Cristian Ambrosio is on his way to pursuing a lifelong dream of becoming a physician
November 23, 2021
UW-Green Bay alumnus Cristian Ambrosio’s definition of healing and love took a whole new meaning the day his family made a decision to care for his newborn cousin. Calling it his most life-changing experience, Ambrosio came to the realization of how precious life is, and the power of love. This light-bulb moment led the UW-Green […]