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UW-Milwaukee instructor’s Nonprof-IT brings alumni support full circle
Adam Hudson, a lecturer in UWM’s School of Information Studies, knows the value of partnerships that benefit everyone involved. That’s what led him to found Nonprof-IT, an internship program that connects students with local nonprofits. What he didn’t expect was the response from alums, many of whom return as Nonprof-IT mentors. Their involvement creates a snowball effect, growing a […]
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Sidelined and unable to walk, faith, family and football guided a Titan’s journey back
UW-Oshkosh football player Nick Malueg said his dream of playing college football felt “unreachable” after a serious illness On a crisp Saturday afternoon at Titan Stadium, UW-Oshkosh football running back Nick Malueg looks every bit the picture of health—strong, steady and smiling. But just a few years ago, the Caroline, Wisconsin, native could barely walk […]
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A work of heart: UWL’s Christy Wopat turns grief and empathy into award-winning books
When Christy Wopat was a middle school teacher, she began every school year with the same promise: “I will love these kids no matter what.” That pledge meant seeing each student not through preconceived ideas or past reputations, but for who they truly were. Still, as new students walked through her classroom door, Wopat noticed a familiar trend. One “bad kid” or a […]
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Architecture seminar brings a pop of big art to Milwaukee lakefront
This summer, visitors to Milwaukee’s McKinley Beach were greeted by an unexpected sight: a massive, colorful inflatable sculpture rising against the skyline. The installation, first conceived by UWM architecture students as HydroBloom, was further developed by FuzzPop Workshop into a final piece titled Threshold. The work debuted as part of ArtBlaze, a series of art and music […]
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BenthicNet: How an Aquatic Insect Project Is Revitalizing Biomonitoring in Wisconsin
Andrew Malacara raves about “Bug Camp,” the informal name for training workshops that are part of a new project funded by the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin. Malacara is one of six students from UW-Parkside, UW-Stevens Point and UW-Madison who are participating in BenthicNet. The training program includes experts from the three universities as well as […]
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Biomedical engineering student uses AI to analyze medical data
UW-Milwaukee wasn’t Georgina Monese’s first choice. She started her college journey at UW-Madison to study astrophysics, but in the back of her mind was biomedical engineering. She’d been introduced to the subject through a high school program, and Monese loved the idea of using technology to help people in a hands-on way. Biomedical engineers typically work […]
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The ink in their quill: How a passion for food and family propelled Yia Vang to culinary stardom
When talking with Yia Vang — the widely known Twin Cities chef with a myriad of accolades — he’ll be the first to tell you he’s still just a shy kid from a small town in Wisconsin. Vang, ’10, still gets excited about free snacks on flights — not out of necessity, but nostalgia. “I’m […]
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Parkinson’s treatment tested at UW-Madison showing promise in first clinical trial
Parkinson’s patients are receiving a new investigational treatment after a successful study at the University of Wisconsin–Madison helped demonstrate the cell therapy’s safety in non-human primates and refine the method for its delivery. Now, the biotechnology company running the trial is reporting encouraging results. Aspen Neuroscience recently announced they would enroll a third group of patients […]
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New transfer agreements between FVTC and UW-Green Bay empower students to pursue criminal justice and business careers
In celebration of National Transfer Student Week, Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) and the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay have announced two new transfer agreements that create affordable, streamlined pathways for students pursuing careers in Criminal Justice and Business. The partnership was formalized with a signing ceremony on October 23, 2025, at FVTC’s Public Safety Training Center. These agreements […]
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Two-time UW-Stout grad leaves mark as nontraditional student turned college president
Mid-State Technical College leader honed skills at UW-Stout Shelly Mondeik followed a nontraditional path to becoming a college president – a path that ran through UW-Stout and led her to be named one of Wisconsin’s top female leaders. Mondeik earned an associate’s degree after graduating from high school and immediately went to work in the […]