1. New UW-Green Bay software engineering major to drive emerging tech transformation

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    Artificial intelligence (AI) and a radical shift towards software-driven technologies are driving the need for a new breed of software professionals. Businesses need talent that bridges the skills gap between traditional software engineering and modern generative AI applications. To meet this regional workforce need, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is launching a new Bachelor of Science […]

  2. AI flower power: Pondview Lavender Farm joins in professors’ research on agricultural robot

    Photo: Students Aaron Post and Jake See are helping faculty develop an AI brain for the Amiga robot (UW-Stout)

    Use of Amiga robot seeks to ease automation for specialty crop farmers in Wisconsin Tucked right off Highway 29 near Chippewa Falls is a small family farm bursting with scent and color in June and July. Pondview Lavender Farm, owned by UW-Stout operations and management Lecturer Bob Sworski, welcomes folks to pick lavender during the harvest season. […]

  3. How math and impatient driving inspired student’s award-winning startup

    Photo of UWM PhD student Joel Roberts, founder of Shepherd Traffic, a company that uses computer vision, geometry and smart algorithms to capture more detailed and accurate traffic data than what’s currently available. (UWM Photo/Laura Otto)

    Joel Roberts really hates sitting at red lights – especially the ones that hold you hostage while not a single car passes in the cross-direction. “Sitting in traffic bothers me,” said Roberts, a PhD student in civil engineering at UWM. “So, getting drivers through intersections efficiently is interesting to math guys like myself because it’s […]

  4. Building bridges, expanding expression: UWO civic dialogue, free speech efforts earn national partners, standing

    The University of Wisconsin—Oshkosh (UWO) and its distinctive centers are stepping up their game when it comes to cultivating civic engagement, healthy democracy and student involvement not only on campus but also in the community and Fox Valley region. It was a banner academic year. And 2025-26 looks to build on new distinctions, designations and […]

  5. UW-River Falls MBA program expands with new specialized tracks to help professionals customize their graduate experience

    Photo: A laptop displays information about the UWRF MBA program. The online graduate program has been expanded to include five specialized tracks in agribusiness, healthcare analytics, business analytics, innovation and entrepreneurship, and strategic leadership. UWRF photo.

    The University of Wisconsin–River Falls has significantly expanded its fully online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, giving working professionals and aspiring leaders more ways to tailor their education and stand out in today’s competitive job market. The newly developed track options allow students to build on the valuable core of a traditional, AACSB-accredited MBA while choosing […]

  6. UWEC Parkinson’s glove research now backed by Mayo funding

    Photo of UWEC student doing Parkinson's glove research

    Thanks to the collaboration agreement between the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Mayo Clinic Health System, an interdisciplinary Blugold research project recently received key financial support that can take it to the next level. Dr. Nicholas Beltz, associate professor of kinesiology, and Dr. Marc Mc Ellistrem, professor of materials science and biomedical engineering, have spent […]

  7. Solid success: UW-Stout faculty, student project focuses on low-carbon concrete

    Photo: Student Jeremy O'Connor, top left, and Associate Professor Kevin MacDonald watch concrete pour from a ready-mix truck.

    Environmentally friendly effort uses byproducts to create strong, sustainable concrete An unassuming slab of grey concrete recently poured on the University of Wisconsin-Stout campus is much more than a sidewalk in front of a pair of bus shelters – it’s an example of how engineering can lead the way to a more sustainable, lower-carbon future. […]

  8. Innovations in Technology: UW-Stevens Point’s new undergraduate program blends technical and ethical education in AI

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    As artificial intelligence continues to redefine industries and everyday life, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is looking to take the next step towards preparing students for an evolving workforce. With the launch of the Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence (AI) this fall, the program seeks to blend technical programming education with ethical awareness and practical application […]

  9. A love of the land: John Kelly’s volunteer work serves Driftless Region, enriches classroom learning

    Photo of John Kelly, associate professor of geography and environmental science, volunteering as a conservation easement monitor with the Mississippi Valley Conservancy. His work not only helps protect the Driftless Region but also enriches his students’ education — bringing lessons to life far beyond the classroom. (Jen Towner, UWL)

    Volunteering is a powerful way to make a difference in the community, and the most fulfilling opportunities often align with a person’s passions and interests.   For John Kelly, an associate professor of geography and environmental science at UW-La Crosse, the ideal opportunity came through the Mississippi Valley Conservancy (MVC).  Kelly volunteers as a conservation easement monitor, a role that […]

  10. UW-Madison professor emeritus who paved the way for at-home colon cancer testing and other screenings earns national recognition

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    Millions of Americans have completed the at-home Cologuard screening test for early signs of colon cancer. Among the first people to thank for the widely accessible, potentially life-saving tool is James Dahlberg. The University of Wisconsin–Madison professor emeritus of biomolecular chemistry combined basic science discoveries with an entrepreneurial vision that has brought several types of […]