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A former University of Wisconsin-River Falls two-sport athlete who has been an engaged and generous supporter of the university for more than four decades has established the largest individual-funded program endowment in UWRF history. Paul Dykstra, who was a four-year letter winner in golf and hockey and a key member of the Falcons’ 1983 NAIA […]

When Iris Xie gives presentations on her latest research, she invites her audience to close their eyes and listen. The listeners hear a rapid-fire robotic voice rattle through a string of words: “Library of Congress, visited link…” and so on. The audio narration demonstrates a screen reader – in this case, reading a landing page […]

It had been a rough day. They were burned out. They needed someone to listen.  At Logan High School, freshmen knew Ms. Brunkow’s classroom was a place where they could exhale.  As a student teacher in physical education and health, Jada Brunkow spoke candidly about her own past struggles with anxiety, depression and an eating […]

When Jacob Oberg prepared to graduate with a bachelor’s in professional studies from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, attending the commencement ceremony on May 16 was not part of the plan. The U.S. Marine Corps and Army veteran lives in Maryland with his wife and their two young sons. Making the trip as a family […]

Rowan Wagner’s path to exercise science at the University of Wisconsin‑Superior is rooted in a lifelong connection to athletics – and a desire to help others stay healthy and active. For Wagner, majoring in exercise science with a minor in health felt natural. Active in sports from an early age, he developed a curiosity about how the body works, […]

UW‑Green Bay is expanding opportunities for working professionals with a growing lineup of for‑credit graduate certificate programs designed to meet today’s workforce needs. Built for flexibility, many of the certificates can be completed fully online and in as few as nine graduate credits (three classes,) allowing learners to build in‑demand skills, strengthen credentials or explore a new […]

Over the past 18 years, Samuel Scinta has worked in a variety of community settings — running a small business, creating an educational nonprofit, teaching at two universities and leading civic engagement efforts.   Through it all, Scinta has focused on strengthening connections between education, civic engagement and community leadership. Now, that work has earned him recognition from the students he serves most directly.  […]

UW-Milwaukee is celebrating philanthropist and environmentalist Lynde B. Uihlein’s new $10 million gift to benefit freshwater sciences research and education. Chancellor Thomas Gibson made the announcement Thursday morning, standing in front of the UWM research vessel Neeskay, with Lake Michigan’s inner harbor serving as an appropriate backdrop. He was joined by Uihlein, the Brico Fund’s […]

Hands-on learning at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater translated into real-world recognition alongside world-class artists for students and alums working with metals and jewelry.  The artwork of four Warhawks was on display at the 32nd Korea Jewelry Design Association Member Exhibition, which took place in Seoul, South Korea, in September 2025. Artists from South Korea, Japan, […]

Todd Miller has always loved Wisconsin waters. He has fond memories of swimming in Lake Michigan, visiting his grandparents’ lake house and going on family fishing trips. It was those early experiences that drew him back to the Milwaukee area after earning his PhD and completing postdoctoral research on harmful algae on the East Coast. […]