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In a bold investment in the future of construction, Milwaukee Tool donated more than $70,000 worth of professional-grade tools, equipment and safety gear to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Construction Management program. The donation reinforces a shared commitment to hands-on learning, innovation and workforce readiness. “At UW-Platteville, we take immense pride in providing students with a hands-on education that prepares […]

The Wisconsin Small Business Development Center at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has moved onto campus to make it easier for Blugold students and faculty to assist the center with starting and growing businesses. The SBDC moved June 5 from its former site at 221 W. Madison St. to Rooms 105 and 106C of Schneider […]

New program blends research, experiential learning to meet critical need UW-La Crosse is introducing a new major designed to meet growing student interest and regional workforce needs.  Criminology will be added as an offered major starting this spring, after the Board of Regents approved the program during its September meeting. The major is a long-requested addition […]

When Oshkosh resident John Thill graduated from UW-Oshkosh with his bachelor’s degree in social work in May, he started looking for new experiences. On Sunday, Sept. 21, he found himself on the start line of the Community First Fox Cities Marathon (presented by Miron), his first race longer than 10,000 meters. Two hours, 39 minutes and 19 […]

When he saw the referee collapse during UW-Parkside’s September 14 soccer match versus Upper Iowa University, senior midfielder Jamie Le Comte’s instinct was to rush to the referee’s aid and immediately call for help. Head Men’s Soccer Coach Jason Zitzke saw the whole incident occur and was proud of the way La Comte reacted. “His […]

It started with the determination to find answers. Justice Saxby, a first-generation college student and UW–Green Bay alumna of the Class of 2025, always had a unique way of seeing the world. “I used to think that clouds were made from smokestacks,” she recalled. “I’d think, ‘Oh, they’re making the clouds today.’” That early misunderstanding […]

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has introduced a new opportunity for professional educators to expand their impact in learning language across classrooms, schools and communities. With the launch of its online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Language and Literacy program, UW-Stevens Point looks to meet the needs of working professionals passionate about literacy, equity and […]

At UW-La Crosse, creativity isn’t confined to the arts programs. Students from all disciplines are encouraged to explore their artistic side.  A prime example is Chase Hendricks, a senior majoring in sport management with a minor in business administration, who won this year’s Wings of the Year art contest for UWL’s annual Eagle Fest celebration on Sept. 5. “Art […]

In the rolling hills and tight-knit communities of rural Wisconsin, the nearest hospital may be an hour’s drive away, making it difficult for everyone from expectant parents to older people managing chronic conditions to get the care they need. As the state’s demographics shift and the average age of the population increases, this lack of […]

Cayanna Erickson says interning with the 2025 Red Cedar Basin Monitoring Group will give her a step up when she enters the job market. The UW-Stout undergraduate recently declared an Environmental Science major, and the summer internship gave her experience with hands-on field work. “My career goals involve water monitoring, specifically in the Eau Claire […]