1. ‘A perfect fit’ – Partnership helps UWL students practice occupational therapy, give back to community

    Photo of UWL occupational therapy student working with client

    Step by step, rep by rep, students in the occupational therapy master’s program at UW-La Crosse are serving the community and gaining valuable hands-on experience. During the spring semester, students in Kim Servais’ Community Mental Health Promotion course have been working with employees at ORC Industries in La Crosse, offering them personalized training exercises designed to promote wellness in their lives […]

  2. UW-Parkside previews Masters of Science in Physician Assistant renovated space

    Photo of Dr. Bryan Lewis, Associate Dean, College of Natural and Health Sciences at UW-Parkside

    UW-Parkside prepares to open the only public MSPA Program in Southeastern Wisconsin Kenosha, Wis. – Dr. Bryan Lewis, Associate Dean, College of Natural and Health Sciences at UW-Parkside, tells his students to dream big. To Dr. Lewis, the addition of the Master of Science in Physician Assistant (MSPA) program and the exciting new space being […]

  3. Lazarus Project to shine a new light on oldest map in UWM collection

    A worldwide audience will soon get a better look at the subtleties of one of UWM’s most spectacular artifacts. The Leardo Mappamundi, a hand-drawn map of the world from 1452, is one of the star items in the collection of the American Geographical Society Library, which has been housed at UWM for nearly 50 years. […]

  4. Bridging education and industry: UW-Platteville’s innovative offering for working families

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    For many working adults, the dream of earning a college degree can seem out of reach. Balancing a full-time job, family responsibilities and the financial burden of higher education creates a significant barrier. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Engineering Partnerships (UW-PEP) is changing that narrative by providing a flexible, innovative path to engineering degrees. Through this model, students […]

  5. UW-Superior’s new library space fosters community, professional growth

    Photo of the Jim Dan Hill Library at the University of Wisconsin-Superior, which is proud to announce the opening of a new Learning and Gathering Space designed to support faculty development and enhance collaboration. The new space is dedicated to long-time library supporter Barbara J. Schaal (1950-2024), an alumna of UW-Superior. Schaal devoted her career to teaching and championing learning and literacy in Wisconsin. (UW-Superior)

    The Jim Dan Hill Library at the University of Wisconsin-Superior is proud to announce the opening of a new Learning and Gathering Space designed to support faculty development and enhance collaboration. Thanks to the generosity of a dedicated donor, this space is already making an impact, having recently hosted over 100 instructors and staff for professional development […]

  6. A Passion for Teaching Kids

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    Payton’s passion for teaching was ignited while coaching young children in the Parks & Rec program. After earning his degree in Education from UW-Green Bay, he became a sixth-grade social studies teacher. With aspirations to become a principal, Payton furthered his education by completing the Masters of Applied Leadership for Teaching and Learning program at UW-Green Bay. This program […]

  7. Music educator goes to to the ends of the earth to inspire her students

    Photo of UW-Whitewater alumna and music educator

    A passion for education drives one Wisconsin music teacher to extremes: playing a trumpet while experiencing zero gravity, exploring a Teacher at Sea experience on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ship Bell M. Shimada off the coast of northern California, and — yes — traveling to the end of the Earth to participate in […]

  8. Blugolds rise to challenge with healthcare innovations

    Photo: Blugold undergraduates used their creativity and problem-solving skills to develop solutions to healthcare challenges in the inaugural Mayo Clinic/University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Innovation Health Challenge.

    Blugold undergraduates used their creativity and problem-solving skills to develop solutions to healthcare challenges in the inaugural Mayo Clinic/University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Innovation Health Challenge. Seven groups of students worked with UW-Eau Claire faculty and Mayo Clinic Health System mentors during the 2024-25 academic year on healthcare problems that included product development, process improvement and […]

  9. For the Love of a Pet

    Photo: A pooch named Tugz waits patiently while staff discuss his case. Because of WisCARES, clients like Tugz's owner can afford to treat their treasured companions. Photo by Bryce Richter/UW-Madison

    A UW veterinary clinic provides affordable care for owners experiencing hardship One thing you notice about WisCARES is the kindness. It’s a place where happiness abounds, even among some of life’s most unhappy circumstances. In a sparkling-clean silver cage, a black kitty rears up like a tiny lion, front paws in the air, jostling a shiny pink ball […]

  10. Navigating the AI frontier: UWL’s new AI Ethics Certificate prepares students for leadership in AI-driven world

    Photo of Stewart Eskew, assistant teaching professor of Philosophy, teaching a philosophy class at UW-La Crosse. The AI Ethics Certificate program will be housed within the Philosophy Department. Artificial intelligence (AI) ethics is a branch of ethics that explores complex ethical challenges posed by AI technologies.

    The rapid expansion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries from healthcare to banking, offering new opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate research. However, as AI’s influence grows, so too do the ethical dilemmas it presents for businesses, governments and society at large. To help students navigate these challenges, UW-La Crosse is launching […]