Campus Stories
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Bright futures in freshwater: New course will expose students to water careers, tackling contamination issues with hands-on field and lab experience
August 25, 2025
Wisconsin is fortunate to be rich in water resources, from the shores of the Great Lakes in the east to the mighty Mississippi River in the west. This abundance of rivers, lakes and streams supports a way of life centered around fishing, hunting and outdoor recreation — industries that contribute billions of dollars annually to […]
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Energized: Industry leader gears up with UW–Oshkosh Electrical Engineering Tech program
August 22, 2025
A University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh engineering program and a regional manufacturer of electric power protection units are collaborating to create a pipeline of highly skilled, locally-rooted talent and sustain mutual growth, innovation and long-term success. Switchgear Power Systems (SPS), headquartered in Winneconne, WI, creates electric power protection units known as switchgears—used across the globe in transmission and […]
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From Superior roots to the U.S. State Department: Kristin Ahlberg’s journey in public history
August 21, 2025
For Kristin Ahlberg choosing the University of Wisconsin–Superior felt like a natural step – one deeply rooted in family tradition and community connection. “I was born in Duluth, spent my early years in Superior, and grew up in Bennett, Wisconsin,” she said. “My parents were UW-Superior alumni, as were many of my teachers. I was […]
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The Small Business Development Center at UW-Green Bay celebrates 45 successful years
August 20, 2025
Now in its 45th year of providing free support to small businesses throughout the Green Bay area, the Small Business Development Center at the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay (SBDC) has met federal metrics for the past decade. The Small Business Administration provides federal grant funds to SBDCs around the U.S., so they can provide no-cost business consulting […]
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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 […]