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UW–Madison researchers develop better way to make painkiller from trees
Scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable way to make a popular pain reliever and other valuable products from plants instead of petroleum. Building on a previously patented method for producing paracetamol – the active ingredient in Tylenol – the discovery promises a greener path to one of the […]
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A spotlight on working students: UWL senior’s research reveals realities for students balancing jobs and academics
Sidney Paulson, a senior at UW-La Crosse, stumbled upon the inspiration for an undergraduate research project during her ethnographic methods class. The inability of a group of students to coordinate a time to meet outside class due to their demanding work schedules sparked Paulson’s curiosity about the challenges faced by working students in balancing their […]
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Bringing the world to UW-La Crosse: Students from Japan visit UWL to learn about American education system
Since 2012, students from the University of Teacher Education—Fukuoka (UTEF) in Fukuoka, Japan have visited UW-La Crosse for a short-term stay to learn about the U.S. education system. Miranda Panzer, international student and scholar advisor with UWL International Education & Engagement, has been the program coordinator for the UTEF visit since 2019. “Fourteen students from […]
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UW-Green Bay alum: The power play of perseverance
“How would you like a job where when you made a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo?” -Jacques Plante, (NHL Hall-of-Fame goalie) “I was an OK goalie, good, but not someone scouts were going to chase.” -Michael Becker (Organizational Leadership, ’23) Once, Mike aspired to be like Jacques, aiming for […]
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UW-Eau Claire student wins prestigious Goldwater Scholarship
Devin Sobottka spent seven years working in warehouses while trying to find the right job fit for his associate degree in information technology networking. When the pandemic hit, Sobottka reevaluated his career and decided to pursue his true passion — chemistry — at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Sobottka’s decision to return to UW-Eau Claire […]
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UW-Superior adds Transfer Center to assist incoming students
To better assist students transitioning to the University of Wisconsin-Superior, the university has developed a new Transfer Center to provide help and support during this potentially stressful time. “As part of the Registrar’s Office, the Transfer Center is designed for students who are looking for assistance with transfer credits into UW-Superior. We serve not […]
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New UW-Stevens Point graduate program blends business and natural resources
Since it created the first conservation major in the nation in 1946, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has been a leader in providing well-rounded and highly educated professionals to multi-faceted natural resources fields across the nation. With a newly revamped online Master of Natural Resources in Conservation and Leadership degree, UW-Stevens Point is offering natural […]
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UW-Stout polytechnic advantage: Graduates see average starting salary rise to $58,000
In pure dollars and cents, the value of a degree from UW-Stout has never been greater. A new report found that graduates from fall 2022 through summer 2023 not only were employed at a near historic high of 99% soon after receiving their degree but also had a record average starting salary of $58,000, the […]
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UW-Parkside celebrates student success on Parkside Day
Community comes together to make a difference on Parkside Day The University of Wisconsin-Parkside was pleased to celebrate its sixth annual Parkside Day, a day of giving and activities in support of the university on April 10. This year, 1,264 individuals across the nation participated in the day by donating, volunteering, and attending events. Parkside […]
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UW-Platteville launches new partnership in construction safety training for WisDOT
Faculty in the University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Construction Safety Management program have been working on a partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the last two years to provide construction safety training for WisDOT staff in all regional offices – Eau Claire, Green Bay, La Crosse, Madison, Milwaukee, Rhinelander, Superior, Waukesha and Wisconsin Rapids. Gretchen Bockenhauer, program […]