Campus Stories
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Cirrus Aircraft, Ashley Furniture benefit from UW-Stout seniors’ engineering solutions
August 19, 2025
Capstone projects tackle mechanical, manufacturing challenges After collectively putting thousands of hours into their capstone projects, the moment of truth arrived in May for seniors in University of Wisconsin-Stout’s manufacturing engineering and mechanical engineering programs when they presented their projects to industry leaders, faculty and their peers. The projects weren’t merely classroom exercises: For seniors in these undergraduate majors, […]
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UW–Madison virologists are at the forefront of efforts to keep tabs on avian influenza in dairy milk
August 18, 2025
When H5N1 avian influenza made an unprecedented jump into dairy cattle in early 2024, the development prompted concern on multiple fronts. How would herds with infections fare? Would dairy workers be at risk? Could the virus potentially infect consumers through milk and other dairy products? Led by a team of virologists at the Influenza Research […]
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UWO economist, students sized up AirVenture’s $257 million economic impact on Fox Valley region
August 15, 2025
A University of Wisconsin—Oshkosh economist has helped scientifically gauge the economic firepower of EAA AirVenture’s annual aeronautical blockbuster, while giving students a co-pilot role in the study. A new economic impact analysis done by Professor David Fuller with key survey assistance from his students, shows a total economic impact of $257 million for the Fox […]
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An Esports edge? UWL study reveals cognitive gains from competitive gaming
August 14, 2025
Esports — organized, competitive video gaming — has rapidly evolved from a niche hobby into a global industry. With professional leagues, international tournaments and millions of devoted fans, the global Esports market is predicted to grow from $649 million in 2025 to over $2 billion by 2032, according to Fortune Business Insights. Amid this rapid […]
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Grinding through data: Economics study of skateboarding spaces
August 13, 2025
Jennifer Shaw is a resident of the East Hill neighborhood in Eau Claire, across the street from the skateboard space within Boyd Park. Shaw says the addition of the skate park has improved the 100-year-old community park, despite what she has seen as somewhat of a historic community bias against skateboarding. “When I was young […]
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New UW-Green Bay software engineering major to drive emerging tech transformation
August 12, 2025
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 […]
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AI flower power: Pondview Lavender Farm joins in professors’ research on agricultural robot
August 11, 2025
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. […]
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How math and impatient driving inspired student’s award-winning startup
August 8, 2025
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 […]
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Building bridges, expanding expression: UWO civic dialogue, free speech efforts earn national partners, standing
August 7, 2025
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 […]
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UW-River Falls MBA program expands with new specialized tracks to help professionals customize their graduate experience
August 6, 2025
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 […]