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The Flow Project: Water inspires UWSP student art Posted on
Art and science come together in a project that blends and flows as it illustrates water. The Flow Project was illuminating for both the artists and water professionals. Seven UW-Stevens Point students are among 31 undergraduates from every UW who participated in The Flow Project. Student artists were paired with water professionals across the state […]
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From trials to triumph: Hollyn Peterson has big dreams for her future Posted on
As a child, Hollyn Peterson faced a very uncertain future. As she battled cancer, she missed a significant portion of school to undergo life-saving treatment, and the question of whether she would even be able to continue her education hung in the balance. Today, the three-time cancer survivor is earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a […]
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UW-Eau Claire honors faculty for outstanding work mentoring undergraduate students in research Posted on
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s Office of Research and Sponsored Programs will honor three faculty members this spring for their work mentoring undergraduate students in research. It’s important to honor the excellent work being done by research mentors because they’re key to the success of the university’s nationally recognized undergraduate research and creative activity program, says Dr. Erica […]
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Accounting in the real world: UWL students gain hands-on experience through partnership with Mid-City Steel Posted on
UW-La Crosse accounting students are gaining invaluable experience they could never obtain from a textbook. Through UWL’s Community Engaged Learning program, Assistant Professor Mehtap Eklund’s cost accounting class (ACC 325) is offering financial guidance to Mid-City Steel, a La Crosse-based steel fabricator. The partnership allows students to discover and address accounting challenges that often arise in the […]
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UW-Stout game design and animation programs ranked among best in country Posted on
Three programs from UW-Stout’s School of Art and Design are the best in the state, according to new national rankings. Ranked No. 1 in Wisconsin are two Bachelor of Fine Arts programs: game design and development-art; and animation and digital media, along with the Master of Fine Arts in design. The rankings are by Princeton […]
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Help from afar: Bike ride aims to help Afghan students at UWM Posted on
A young woman from Nepal is reaching out from Minnesota to organize a bike ride to support a group of Afghan women at UWM. Anita Tamang, who just graduated from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, and now works as a community health coordinator and researcher in Duluth, heard about the students who had fled from Afghanistan when […]
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Car and writer: UWM journalism grad lands a job at storied auto magazine Posted on
Jack Fitzgerald’s grandfather was an engineer with Corvette Racing, and he passed his love of cars to his grandsons. Fitzgerald remembers picking up old editions of Car and Driver magazine and reading the articles on his grandfather’s couch. These days, Fitzgerald is the one writing the articles. Fitzgerald, who graduated from UWM in 2022, is a […]
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UW-Parkside students recognized for research communication skills at WiSys Quick Pitch competition Posted on
UW-Parkside students Elise Zevitz and Elisa Kurber were recognized for their outstanding research communication skills in the WiSys Quick Pitch @ UW-Parkside on April 19. The student “pitch” competition challenges UW System students to consider the impact of their research and effectively communicate it to the public. Participants have three minutes to impress a panel […]
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UW-Platteville Project Management master’s program named nation’s top value for third straight year Posted on
For the third straight year, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Master of Science in Project Management program has been named the nation’s top value by GreatValueSchools.org. The rankings were based on several metrics, prioritizing yearly tuition and graduation rate. Project managers provide countless benefits to any organization, including leading and organizing teams, improving communication and collaboration, and increasing efficiency […]
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Badgers win national debate championship Posted on
You don’t hear “Jump Around” blasted at many debate tournaments. That changed when a team of Badgers won the national championship at the annual Yaatly Online Debating League in Denver on April 8-9, setting off a raucous celebration from the UW–Madison contingent, including the song best known for rocking Camp Randall Stadium during football games. Six […]