The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will launch Purple Wave – an initiative to celebrate Warhawk spirit and pride – this fall. The campaign takes center stage September 5-6, when the Warhawk volleyball, football, women’s soccer, and men’s tennis teams host competitions on campus. “It’s an exciting time to be a part of the Warhawk family, and […]

It’s not unusual to see people walking their dogs across the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire campus. What is unusual is one dog that is walked not with a leash, but with a remote control. The “dog,” known by its manufactured name of “Unitree Go 2,” is part of a new program major in assistive systems and […]

The Italian American Society of Kenosha and the Sister Cities Association of Kenosha proudly invite the public to the unveiling of a new collaborative mural celebrating the vibrant cultural connection between Kenosha, Wisconsin and Cosenza, Italy. The unveiling ceremony will take place on Saturday, Aug. 2, at 12 p.m. at the Italian American Society, 2217 52nd Street, Kenosha. Designed by Italian […]

Time was running out for a University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh alumna who applied a third time for a coveted Fulbright Scholarship. Ariana Blair, a 2021 UWO graduate, earned a prestigious Fulbright award to work toward a master’s degree in Peace Studies. “This was going to be my last year of applying,” said Ariana Blair, a 2021 […]

This summer marked the triumphant return of the University of Wisconsin–Superior’s Road Scholar program after a ten-year hiatus. Organized by the Center for Continuing Education – which provides community education programs for lifelong learners – the revived program focused on exploring the natural and cultural heritage of Lake Superior. Titled “A Superior Exploration: Lake Superior’s History & […]

John Vodenlich, head coach of the UW-Whitewater baseball team, has been named the American Baseball Coaches Association/ATEC Division III National Coach of the Year after leading the Warhawks to the 2025 NCAA Division III National Title. Vodenlich is now a three-time national Coach of the Year (2005, 2014, 2025) – all coming from seasons he […]

Art installations in Italy, Minnesota bring communities together Two UW-Stout students – Allison Seanor and Megan McDowell – recently completed two murals, half a world apart. Their public installations celebrate how art brings communities together, creating vibrant and welcoming spaces. Seanor, an art education major from Wausau, studied abroad at Accademia Italiana in Florence, Italy, last spring. She participated in a […]

Wisconsin is fortunate to be rich in water resources, from the shores of the Great Lakes in the east to the mighty Mississippi River in the west. This abundance of rivers, lakes and streams supports a way of life centered around fishing, hunting and outdoor recreation — industries that contribute billions of dollars annually to […]

A University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh engineering program and a regional manufacturer of electric power protection units are collaborating to create a pipeline of highly skilled, locally-rooted talent and sustain mutual growth, innovation and long-term success. Switchgear Power Systems (SPS), headquartered in Winneconne, WI, creates electric power protection units known as switchgears—used across the globe in transmission and […]

For Kristin Ahlberg choosing the University of Wisconsin–Superior felt like a natural step – one deeply rooted in family tradition and community connection. “I was born in Duluth, spent my early years in Superior, and grew up in Bennett, Wisconsin,” she said. “My parents were UW-Superior alumni, as were many of my teachers. I was […]