1. New transfer agreements between FVTC and UW-Green Bay empower students to pursue criminal justice and business careers

    Photo of signing agreement

    In celebration of National Transfer Student Week, Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) and the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay have announced two new transfer agreements that create affordable, streamlined pathways for students pursuing careers in Criminal Justice and Business. The partnership was formalized with a signing ceremony on October 23, 2025, at FVTC’s Public Safety Training Center. These agreements […]

  2. Two-time UW-Stout grad leaves mark as nontraditional student turned college president

    Photo: Shelly Mondeik, second from right, speaks to students from Mid-State Technical College, which has four campuses in central Wisconsin. / Submitted photo

    Mid-State Technical College leader honed skills at UW-Stout Shelly Mondeik followed a nontraditional path to becoming a college president – a path that ran through UW-Stout and led her to be named one of Wisconsin’s top female leaders. Mondeik earned an associate’s degree after graduating from high school and immediately went to work in the […]

  3. UW-Stevens Point student discovers comprehensive acting education through Midwest Student Exchange Program

    Photo: Acting major Maikla Wilson pursued a new purpose at UW-Stevens Point after finding the institution through the Midwest Student Exchange Program.

    Picking up and moving out of state by yourself would be challenging for many, but University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point acting major Maikla Wilson said she wouldn’t have it any other way. Wilson, Kansas City, Kan., started taking theatre classes at a young age and developed a passion for it right away. Growing up, she primarily […]

  4. UW-Superior hosts high school students for Transportation and Logistics Day

    Photo of UW-Superior hosting high school students for Transportation and Logistics Day

    The University of Wisconsin-Superior welcomed high school students from across the region for Transportation and Logistics Day on Friday, October 24, in the Yellowjacket Union. This annual event was designed to introduce students to the dynamic field of transportation and logistics management through hands-on experiences and direct engagement with industry professionals. Held on the UW-Superior […]

  5. UW-Oshkosh nursing students mark 20 years learning through poverty simulation

    Photo: Nursing students Justin Gmach, Anika Roush and Aggie Rieder role-play as they “sell” jewelry” at a mock pawn shop as part of a poverty simulation activity for all UWO traditional senior nursing students.

    The Reeve Memorial Union ballroom was buzzing with activity on a recent morning as UW-Oshkosh nursing students hustled from table to table. As part of a simulation, some stood in line at the bank. Others pleaded with a landlord or tried to arrange childcare. A few hurried back to their “homes” clutching bus passes or […]

  6. Transfer student success a priority at UW-Whitewater

    Photo of UW-Whitewater campus with sign: "You belong here."

    Transfer students who attend the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater are treated to the full Warhawk experience — and they’re succeeding as a result. The university joins thousands of institutions around the country to celebrate National Transfer Student Week, an annual event dedicated to celebrating the contributions of transfer students and the people who support them, from […]

  7. UW-Green Bay join forces with gener8tor, announce startup accelerator program

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    The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Foundation have partnered with global venture firm and startup accelerator, gener8tor, to announce the inaugural gBETA UW-Green Bay pre-accelerator program powered by gener8tor. The accelerator focuses on early-stage companies working across all industries. gBETA UW-Green Bay is a free, seven-week, no-equity accelerator program that provides […]

  8. UW fostering closer research ties with federal defense, cybersecurity agencies

    Photo: In 2024, campus welcomed a delegation from the United States Cyber Command, which is responsible for the Department of Defense’s cyberspace capabilities. UW–Madison Physics professor Mark Eriksson (right) speaks with Lt. Gen. William J. Hartman, deputy commander of U.S. Cyber Command, during the delegation’s visit to multiple research labs across campus. Photo: Althea Dotzour / UW–Madison

    Traumatic brain injuries can be debilitating and sometimes culminate in permanent disability. While many people who experience a TBI are simply the victims of an unlucky accident, certain careers carry an outsize risk for brain injuries. Many of these risky jobs are in the military, and that’s why the United States Department of Defense has […]