Campus Stories
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UWL grads help fuel Kwik Trip’s workforce
February 20, 2023
Science alums ‘incredibly important’ for company’s recruiting needs Kwik Trip fuels our vehicles and a large section of the Midwestern economy. The La Crosse-based company owns and operates more than 800 stores in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois and Michigan, with nearly 500 alone in Wisconsin. But what fuels Kwik Trip? It’s the people, says Kwik Trip Vice President Steve Loehr. And […]
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Helping health care providers break the news about incurable illnesses
February 17, 2023
For years, Melinda Kavanaugh worked as a medical social worker in hospital neurology units. She knew firsthand how unprepared many physicians were to deliver a devastating diagnosis such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/motor neuron disease (ALS/MND). “I would frequently see the door open and a doctor’s head pop out with a look of sheer panic, motioning […]
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UW-River Falls acquires scanning electron microscope
February 16, 2023
When science students return to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls for spring semester, they will have access to a new instrument with capabilities that will allow them to explore the properties of a specimen sample as never before on campus. “It’s a real game changer for basically anybody doing science here,” said Samuel Alvarado, associate […]
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Stoughton Trailers and Wahlin Foundation partner with UW-Whitewater to ready tomorrow’s supply chain and business professionals
February 15, 2023
Stoughton Trailers LLC, a leading Wisconsin-based semi-trailer manufacturer and sales organization, together with the Wahlin Foundation, a private foundation supporting Stoughton Trailers communities, has partnered with the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics to support business education. A combination of student scholarships and faculty fellowships at UW-Whitewater, the program is designed to promote […]
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New Sport Performance and Injury Research Lab to boost UWO kinesiology research efforts
February 14, 2023
The kinesiology and athletic training department at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is taking its research game to the next level. With the launch of the new Sport Performance and Injury Research Lab (SPIRL), the UW Oshkosh kinesiology team has expanded research possibilities for both faculty and students. Its mission is to enhance the knowledge of appropriate […]
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UW-Platteville to host inaugural Construction Safety Summit, welcome professionals from across country
February 13, 2023
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, along with industry partners, is hosting the inaugural Construction Safety Summit, March 27-30. The event is open to construction safety professionals at any stage in their career, as well as manufacturers and distributors in the safety field. “This Construction Safety Summit aims to bring the culture of safety in the construction […]
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On the upswing: Growing state golf industry reinforces need for GEM program graduates
February 10, 2023
Wisconsin has long been known for its great cheese, cranberries, beer and sausage, but in the past couple of decades it has become a destination for something else: Great golf. In 2021, the state had seven of the top 50 public courses, best in the U.S., drawing tourists from around the country and world. More […]
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Distinctive dress: UWL alum starts business for those with special needs
February 10, 2023
An athlete all her life, Sarah Burch thought about adding coaching to her teaching plans. Instead, she called an audible that not only sparked an interest in working with those with disabilities, but eventually a special clothing business to help them. Burch started working with individuals with special needs when she volunteered at Special Olympics […]
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UW-Platteville business major to perform Native American hoop dance Super Bowl weekend
February 9, 2023
As millions of people from around the world prepare to watch the Super Bowl on Feb. 12, one University of Wisconsin-Platteville student will be showcasing his talents and sharing his culture with football fans in Glendale, Arizona. The NFL invited Nedallas Hammill, the 2020 teen world champion Native American hoop dancer, to perform Super Bowl […]
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UWM alum passing along the magic of music to youth with Latino Arts Strings
February 8, 2023
A seed planted by a Texas music teacher several generations ago is still bearing fruit on the south side of Milwaukee. “My first teacher was Mr. James Angerstein, who is still alive today. I tell my students he is your musical grandfather. He was the kind of teacher who became a father figure, a mentor …. […]