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  1. UW-Platteville student presents research on evening bat

    Photo of Kirsten Magedanz researching the evening bat.

    March 24, 2023

    One University of Wisconsin-Platteville student spent her summer learning about bats and researching whether the species of bat Nycticeius humeralis, commonly referred to as the evening bat—which has historically stayed south […]

  2. UW-Stevens Point student leader shares her road to respect

    Photo of Chiamaka Obinna, a mentor and student leader at UW-Stevens Point.

    March 23, 2023

    For years, Chiamaka Daniella Obinna just wanted to fit in. Then, she discovered what she really wanted: to be taken seriously. The journey between these two goals took center stage […]

  3. Wisconsin cave holds tantalizing clues to ancient climate changes, future shifts

    Photo of then-UW student Cameron Batchelor (left) and Richard Slaughter (right), director of the Geology Museum at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, studying cave walls while doing research at the Cave of the Mounds near Blue Mounds, Wisconsin. Batchelor led the analysis of mineral samples to identify a possible link between ice age warm-ups recorded in the Greenland ice sheet. PHOTO: BRYCE RICHTER

    March 15, 2023

    Even in their dark isolation from the atmosphere above, caves can hold a rich archive of local climate conditions and how they’ve shifted over the eons. Formed over tens of […]

  4. UW-Green Bay alum and school counselor: See—How He Rises

    Photo of School Counselor See ViXai Thao poses in front of Washington Middle School in Manitowoc. UW-Green Bay, Sue Pischke University Photographer

    March 14, 2023

    See ViXai Thao is a morning person. Which is a good thing, since he’s usually at work from about seven ‘til ten. “The actual workday doesn’t start until 7:20, but […]

  5. UW-Eau Claire Fulbrights gaining experience, confidence teaching in other parts of the world

    Photo of Blugold Greta Wiederhold, who says working as a teaching assistant in Germany through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program is a dream come true. She credits UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff for providing the knowledge, support and experiences she needed to be accepted into the highly competitive program. (Submitted photo)

    March 13, 2023

    The saying “if you can dream it, you can do it” is ringing true for Greta Wiederhold, a recent University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire graduate now working as a teaching assistant […]

  6. UW-Stout’s polytechnic approach could boost recruiting efforts in India

    March 3, 2023

    New in-country recruiter Pednekar impressed with labs, campus, friendliness during weeklong visit Whether in Mumbai, New Delhi or any other city across the vast nation of India, Anagha Pednekar could […]

  7. UW-Whitewater’s Nicholas Gulig wants to share his love of literature after being named new State Poet Laureate of Wisconsin

    Photo of Wisconsin Poet Laureate Nick Gulig, left, leading a discussion with an advanced writing class on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023. (UW-Whitewater Photos/Craig Schreiner)

    March 2, 2023

    As a child, Nicholas Gulig gained a deep love of poetry through a variety of pivotal experiences. In the years since, he has aspired to share his passion and wants […]

  8. UWO geology students thrive on field-based learning, demand for grads strong

    Photo of UW Oshkosh students posing with a geological rock formation. UW Oshkosh’s summer geology field camp is designed to expose students to a wide variety of rock types and geologic settings. Projects are conducted in the Wasatch Mountains, as well as other parts of Utah and Nevada. (Photo courtesy of UW Oshkosh)

    February 27, 2023

    The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh’s geology program has a history of turning out highly prepared graduates—the kinds who are sought by employers all over the world. “Geologists are highly employable […]

  9. First year of diversity internship program finds success for students, employers

    Photo of Isaac Gonzales (right) shows his supervisor at Molson Coors, Jonah Turner, a tool Gonzales created that makes cleaning plant equipment easier. At semester's end, the graduating senior in engineering was offered a job. (UWM Photo/Troye Fox)

    February 23, 2023

    Isaac Gonzalez used software that he learned in his engineering courses to solve a problem in a manufacturing plant. Alex Valle learned business and email etiquette on the job, aspects […]

  10. UW-Platteville business major to perform Native American hoop dance Super Bowl weekend

    Photo of Nedallas Hammill, Courtesy: Native Spirit Productions

    February 9, 2023

    As millions of people from around the world prepare to watch the Super Bowl on Feb. 12, one University of Wisconsin-Platteville student will be showcasing his talents and sharing his […]

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