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E-fraud is increasingly a threat to people in Winnebago County. And University of Wisconsin Oshkosh criminal justice and psychology student Abigail “Abi” Thede has been digging into the data to better understand and strategize how to help the county sheriff’s department and residents shield themselves from the risks and the fraudsters. “By working on this […]

Center for Advanced Manufacturing-AI aims to draw on university expertise to solve problems, collaborate on opportunities Small and midsize manufacturers in Wisconsin and Minnesota have a new resource — and ally — in their quest for growth and success. The Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Artificial Intelligence — CAM-AI — has been created at UW-Stout to leverage […]

At a recent campus forum for UW–Madison students about housing options in the city, panelist Erin Warner paused the proceedings early on to secure more chairs for the overflow crowd and to make sure everyone knew about the free lunch buffet. “I’m a mother,” she told the students. “I want everyone to be fed and […]

To build a solid team, there must be a shared commitment to the mission and a unified vision. At the Milwaukee Police Department, one team exemplifies this: the forensics division. Seven of the 11 members are graduates of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, with 2018 alumna Cassandra Strandberg leading the way as crime scene supervisor. Strandberg’s […]

Heather Walder, a leading figure in Wisconsin archaeology, is being celebrated for her innovative contributions to the field with the Increase A. Lapham Research Medal, one of the Wisconsin Archeological Society’s highest honors. The award, which recognizes significant achievements in Wisconsin archaeology and anthropology, will be formally presented on Oct. 18 in Milwaukee. A faculty […]

A public, interpretive park sits on the banks of the Wisconsin River in Stevens Point, filled with lush plants, sculptures, rock formations and artifacts from around the world. Located within Pfiffner Park, the Cultural Commons interactive garden exists to connect people and other cultures, specifically those of Stevens Point’s sister cities and of the native […]

“We know that leadership matters,” says Dr. Jennifer Johs-Artisensi, health care administration (HCAD) program director at UW-Eau Claire. “The person at the top oversees everything, makes sure that rules are being followed. They’re driving the culture; they are setting the tone for what are going to be the core values of this organization. “When you […]

Patriot K9s of Wisconsin has assisted more than 100 veterans and continues to grow After stints in the Marine Corps and the Wisconsin Army National Guard, Lani Rethaber found himself feeling a mix of anger and depression, emotions that often prevented him from socializing. Then Rethaber found the emotional support he needed in the form […]

When it comes to community planning, Steve Sobiek, the director of business development and planning for the City of Portage, is always thinking ahead. “What do we want Portage to look like in 10 to 20 years?” Sobiek said. As part of a partnership between UniverCity Alliance and Columbia County from 2021-24, Sobiek worked with University of Wisconsin–Madison students, […]

In 2010 when the $43 million, gleaming Jarvis Hall Science Wing addition was dedicated at UW-Stout, Gov. Jim Doyle and others called it the finest science facility in the state. By at least one measure, the building with state-of-the-art lab equipment and classrooms is living up to its lofty billing: It has turned out dozens […]