Campus Stories
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UWRF alum couple’s gift provides lasting impact, establishes James and Margery Belisle Concourse at Falcon Center
January 17, 2023
$250,000 donation supports endowed academic scholarships, men’s basketball program From the time they arrived on the campus of then Wisconsin State College-River Falls in the early 1950s, James and Margery […]
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UW-Whitewater to host Special Olympics in 2023
January 13, 2023
More than 1,800 Special Olympics Wisconsin athletes and coaches will gather at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater to compete in the 2023 State Summer Games. The event is scheduled to take […]
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Students get a boost from UWM’s American Indian education program
January 12, 2023
Jason Dropik is a school administrator working on a school superintendent certification. Holly Lebeck, a junior, is earning an education degree in social studies, preparing to work with fourth- through […]
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Fantastic fellows: Community Engaged Fellowships a win-win for students, nonprofits
January 11, 2023
As a senior management major, Avery Frankl is getting a solid education at UW-La Crosse. However, Frankl knows that not everything can be learned in the classroom. That’s why she […]
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When hurricanes threaten, national media turn to UWM prof’s website
January 10, 2023
As hurricanes loomed over the southeast United States, both the Washington Post and the New York Times consulted a database on a UWM professor’s website for information on these storms, […]
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Back to school: Retirees enjoy opportunity to hit the books — at no cost
January 9, 2023
Retirees enjoy opportunity to hit the books — at no cost Linda Kastantin has always wanted to learn more about constitutional law. Now the retired clinic manager from Gundersen Health […]
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These creative problem solvers make profound contributions – and good pay
January 6, 2023
Natasja Iversen loved math in high school. She took a computer programming class and became interested in a career path that combined them. “I found data analytics was a happy […]
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Transformational gift to UW-River Falls for dairy plant renovation establishes Wuethrich Family/Grassland Dairy Center of Excellence
January 5, 2023
Contribution brings total Wuethrich-Grassland commitment to $1 million Following a transformational gift, the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Dairy Pilot Plant will now be known as the Wuethrich Family/Grassland Dairy Center […]
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High impact: UW-Stout assistant professor helps unlock a key to energy-efficient skyscrapers
January 4, 2023
Use of photovoltaic windows could significantly cut energy use and CO2 emissions, national lab study finds Skyscrapers dominate city skylines, but these massive glass-walled structures can be made more energy […]
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Howell returns to UW-Platteville, discusses importance of diversity and representation in mental health counseling
January 4, 2023
“I love my job. I love counseling,” said Brittany Howell, multicultural specialist and counselor at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. “Being a former student of color on campus and to now help current students […]