1. UW-Stevens Point’s new Doctor of Education program to focus on sustainable literacy systems

    Photo: UW–Stevens Point is launching Wisconsin’s first online Ed.D. in Language and Literacy program, preparing leaders to transform and strengthen literacy in K-12 education.

    The University of Wisconsin‑Stevens Point is launching a literacy education program that is the first of its kind in the state. The new online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Language and Literacy program was designed for educators, administrators and literacy leaders to equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to improve literacy outcomes and build sustainable […]

  2. UW-River Falls, CVTC continue commitment to a seamless transition for transfer students

    Photo of UW-River Falls campus in fall

      Leaders, faculty and staff of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) met Tuesday in River Falls to reaffirm the two schools’ commitment to providing a seamless credit transfer process for students who move from one school to the other. UWRF Interim Chancellor John Chenoweth told the group assembled for […]

  3. Lake Views and Long Drives: JD Glampe finds his place at UW-Superior

    Photo of JD Glampe

    Although the University of Wisconsin-Superior is five hours from his hometown of Green Bay, JD Glampe has already found a place that feels like home. The university offers the perfect blend of academics and athletics, giving him the opportunity to pursue both his educational goals and passion for golf. Glampe has been playing golf since […]

  4. Work hard, play hard: UWL intramurals help students build community, learn valuable skills

    Photo: Intramural and recreational sports are far more than a way to stay active; they are a powerful engine for belonging, stress relief and personal growth.

    At UW–La Crosse, intramural and recreational sports are far more than a way to stay active; they are a powerful engine for belonging, stress relief and personal growth.   With 86% of students engaging in Rec Sports and more than 353,000 annual visits to the Recreational Eagle Center (REC), the department has become one of the most impactful […]

  5. Blugold brass: Honors graduate and marching band leader Jack Petrizzo

    Photo of Jack Petrizzo, UW-Eau Claire

    While exploring university options, Jack Petrizzo was searching for a home for the next chapter of his life. Originally from Grayslake, Illinois, he knew he wanted to stay in the Midwest. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, self-guided and virtual tours of potential campuses made it difficult to get the full picture. But at […]

  6. UW-River Falls recognized for mathematics curriculum by both the Casualty Actuarial Society and the Society of Actuaries

    Photo of UW-River Falls campus in fall

    The Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) has announced that the University of Wisconsin-River Falls has qualified for Bronze Tier within the CAS University Recognition Program. This program recognizes academic institutions with a demonstrated commitment to preparing property and casualty actuaries through their educational offerings. The CAS is the world’s only actuarial organization focused exclusively on property […]

  7. UWM professor is a pioneer in tech and health

    Photo: Priya Nambisan, associate professor of health care informatics at UWM, says that tracking and monitoring is a key to maintaining good health. “Mentally, keeping track doesn’t work. Your brain cheats, and it’s too much information to keep in your head.” (UWM Photo/Andy Manis)

    Priya Nambisan was deep in her career and raising a family when she noticed some changes in her health. She had researched the relationship between health and technology for years but was about to experience their impact firsthand. “I called my physician, and I was sweating,” said Nambisan, associate professor of health care informatics at […]

  8. Collaboration creates a new way to provide healthy, local foods in Marshfield

    Photo: Fork Farms Farm Manager Nick Varner tends the cutting-edge, indoor hydroponic garden at UWSP at Marshfield, where produce grown will be served to patients, staff and visitors at Marshfield Clinic as well as community members thanks to a collaboration between UWSP at Marshfield, Marshfield Clinic region of Sanford Health and Fork Farms.

    Fresh, local produce will be distributed to those who need it most thanks to a partnership between the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Marshfield, Marshfield Clinic region of Sanford Health and Fork Farms. The Wisconsin PureGrow Project: A Sustainable Growth Initiative was launched today at UWSP at Marshfield. The collaboration will use cutting-edge, indoor hydroponic […]

  9. UW-Platteville named a leader in undergraduate engineering programs

    Photo: Colleges of Distinction commends UW-Platteville for backing its engineering program with a well-rounded liberal arts curriculum and close student-faculty interaction.

    The University of Wisconsin-Platteville received the exclusive honor of being named an Engineering College of Distinction. The award underscores the school’s dedication to providing a dynamic, experience-based undergraduate education for future engineers. Colleges of Distinction, an organization that emphasizes the importance of engaging educational practices, commended UW-Platteville for backing its engineering program with a well-rounded liberal arts curriculum […]

  10. UW-Milwaukee instructor’s Nonprof-IT brings alumni support full circle

    Photo of Adam Hudson leads Nonprof-IT, a program at UWM that connects student teams with local nonprofits in need of low-cost tech solutions. (UWM Photo/Andy Manis)

    Adam Hudson, a lecturer in UWM’s School of Information Studies, knows the value of partnerships that benefit everyone involved. That’s what led him to found Nonprof-IT, an internship program that connects students with local nonprofits. What he didn’t expect was the response from alums, many of whom return as Nonprof-IT mentors. Their involvement creates a snowball effect, growing a […]