Archives

Research taking place at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville is contributing to a better understanding of the effects of dairy farming practices aimed at building healthier soils, with the team recently sharing an update on the ongoing work. A team at UW-Platteville’s Pioneer Farm led by Dr. Dennis Busch, senior scientist, wrapped up the third year of research […]

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside will add women’s flag football as a varsity sport beginning competition in the 2026–27 academic year, becoming the first NCAA university in Wisconsin to offer athletic scholarships for the sport. Women’s flag football will be the 17th varsity program within Parkside Athletics, Wisconsin’s only NCAA Division II athletic program. “This program […]

Barbara Meyer can’t help herself. Whether she’s working with Olympic athletes, advising a college soccer team or standing in line at the grocery store, she’s always analyzing performance. “I’ll be in the checkout line and say to my husband, if the cashier and the bagger set up a system and were planning and communicating together, […]

At the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, community connection goes beyond the words in a mission statement. From scientific exploration and business startups to the performing arts, the university is being recognized nationally for a culture of engagement that extends beyond campus borders. UW-Whitewater is among an elite group of 277 colleges and universities in the United […]

Construction, interior design, technology education majors build garden products for senior living home residents In a cross-disciplinary collaboration, four groups of students in Lecturer James Bunkelman’s Light Construction Methods class are designing and building two raised garden beds, one raised tool bench and one raised tool holder for a senior living home. The project is part […]

A $500,000 award from the Wisconsin Partnership Program is fueling a major new effort led in part by the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh to prevent childhood trauma and strengthen family wellbeing in Winnebago County.  The three-year initiative, launched in partnership with Winnebago County Public Health and the Oshkosh Area School District, will embed community health workers […]

Farming is a vital part of Wisconsin’s economy, and agricultural practices significantly impact the state’s water resources. The Ag-Water Nexus Seminar and Ag-Water Nexus Field Experience equip students with a broad, interdisciplinary education that integrates agricultural and environmental perspectives. The courses rotate among four universities, allowing students to explore different agricultural areas in Wisconsin. The […]

The University of Wisconsin–Parkside has received a transformative $1 million gift from the Brookwood Foundation to strengthen excellence in Ranger Athletics and to establish a Regenerative Environmental Research Collaborative —two areas that reflect UW-Parkside’s mission and enduring commitment to student success.

The university ranks sixth nationally among publics in producing influential figures, according to an analysis by Time magazine. The University of Wisconsin–Madison was ranked 22nd overall and 6th among publics in Time magazine’s 2026 Best Colleges for Future Leaders report. To create the rankings, Time partnered with Statista to analyze a sample of 4,800 of the most influential figures shaping U.S. society today — from […]

The college experience brings excitement, challenges, new friendships and new experiences for students. Every once in a while, however, it can also bring a longing for the comforts of home. There’s a new employee on the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire campus who can help provide that comfort. She’s furry, has four legs and goes by […]