Campus Stories
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Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association commit $180,000 to UWRF Wuethrich Family/Grassland Dairy Center of Excellence
March 7, 2025
Investment will expand plant operations, training and workshops Two of the nation’s most respected and recognized dairy organizations, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) and the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), have announced their combined commitment of $180,000 to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Wuethrich Family/Grassland Dairy Center of Excellence. DFW and WCMA have each pledged […]
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A powerful partnership: UWL’s Milwaukee Urban Experiences program helps students, educators thrive
March 6, 2025
Student teaching is often the most transformative experience in an education major’s college career — putting lessons taught in the classroom to work in a real-life setting, while having an experienced educator as a mentor. The collaboration between the UW-La Crosse and the Notre Dame School of Milwaukee has become a model for meaningful professional development, […]
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UW-Superior Oexemann Greenhouse serves a multitude of purposes for students, faculty and community
March 5, 2025
Offering a space for scientific inquiry, artistic examination, or a respite from our cold northern winter, the University of Wisconsin-Superior’s Oexemann Greenhouse serves a multitude of purposes for students, faculty and community. The greenhouse is arguably one of the most beautiful spots on campus. Its rich greenery and blooming flowers create a vivid Eden. Walking […]
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Research collaboration tackles phosphorus pollution and educates youth
March 4, 2025
If you’ve seen blue-green algae on local lakes and rivers, you’ve seen the effects of agricultural runoff — particularly phosphorus pollution. This nutrient contaminates Wisconsin’s freshwater lakes and negatively impacts water quality and safety for human consumption and aquatic life. A Freshwater Collaborative–funded project led by researchers at UW-Green Bay and UW-Madison is tackling phosphorus […]
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Bridging education and industry: UW-Platteville’s innovative offering for working families
March 3, 2025
For many working adults, the dream of earning a college degree can seem out of reach. Balancing a full-time job, family responsibilities and the financial burden of higher education creates a significant barrier. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Engineering Partnerships (UW-PEP) is changing that narrative by providing a flexible, innovative path to engineering degrees. Through this model, students […]
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UW-Whitewater chemistry professor earns UW Innovation Grant
February 28, 2025
One chemistry professor at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater rang in the new year with a surprise. In early January, Steven Girard, an associate professor of chemistry, was announced as one of three recipients of the 2024 Universities of Wisconsin Innovation Grant for his proposal, “’Sea-Change’ Silicides: Superalloy and Biomedical Coatings from Sustainable and Recycled Feedstocks.” It was a […]
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UW-Green Bay: More than ‘dates and numbers,’ Emily is future-focused as a history major
February 27, 2025
From a young age, Emily knew her future would involve history and teaching. In high school, she considered becoming a teacher, and after enrolling at UW-Green Bay, she took an interactive history class that included a ‘revolution’ simulation. She was inspired by this interactive way of learning history, knowing that most people view history as […]
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UW-Stevens Point’s “Mascots on Main” initiative strengthens community ties
February 26, 2025
UW-Stevens Point Chancellor Thomas Gibson and UWSP mascot Stevie Pointer recently participated in the Universities of Wisconsin’s “Mascots on Main” initiative, visiting local businesses and organizations in Stevens Point. These visits — documented on video and being shared on social media this week — demonstrate the mutually beneficial relationships that exist between the university and […]
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UW–Madison researchers and Wisconsin farmers work together to produce healthy potato harvests
February 25, 2025
Andy Diercks, a fourth-generation potato farmer from the small village of Coloma in central Wisconsin, is blunt about the difficult realities facing family-owned farms today. “There are days when the choices aren’t always good, and you’re making the least bad choice,” he says. “But we’ve survived well. I’m proud of what we do here.” The […]
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UW-Milwaukee Zilber College research project aims to address needs of dementia patients and caregivers
February 24, 2025
A grant from Bader Philanthropies will help fund a research project that aims to address the unmet need for self-care guidelines among Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. The project is led by Priya Nambisan, associate professor of biostatistics and health informatics at the Joseph J. Zilber College of Public Health at UWM. The project will use […]