Cultural Impact
UW campuses generate and sponsor arts and cultural events of many kinds, including music and theater, visual and fine arts programs, guest speakers, symposia, festivals, and more. These events attract people to campuses and their surrounding communities, support local businesses, and enrich lives.
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UW-Stevens Point student leader shares her road to respect
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 […]
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UW-Parkside awarded the 2022 ALL IN Highly Established Action Plan Seal
March 22, 2023
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is one of 121 colleges and universities recognized for their commitment to increasing nonpartisan democratic engagement in 2022. The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) announced […]
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UW-Platteville’s Muller combines innovation, new technology to bring drawings off the page
March 21, 2023
An illustrator by trade, Jacob Muller didn’t expect to be working with cutting-edge technology while earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts. But, an Undergraduate Research, Scholarly and Creative Activity Scholarship is allowing […]
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UW-Eau Claire Fulbrights gaining experience, confidence teaching in other parts of the world
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 […]
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Breaking the ice: UWL police, international students build bonds through ice fishing
March 10, 2023
A wintertime tradition has brought UW-La Crosse police officers and international students closer together. The two groups recently met for a day of ice fishing at La Crosse’s Pettibone Park […]
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UW-Milwaukee alum works to help refugees find new lives in Wisconsin
March 9, 2023
Rebekah Davis has met interesting people from all over the world, learning about their lives, perspectives and culture. It’s all part of her job helping refugees resettle in Wisconsin. Davis, […]
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The art of the pitch — and pitching art
March 8, 2023
While seemingly an unlikely mix, the arts and business can come together to create a masterpiece. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students showcased this in two business-related pitch contests this fall. Emma […]
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UW-Stevens Point student prepares for UW System research showcase
March 7, 2023
How does a college education impact income inequality? University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point junior Kyle Pulvermacher took on this question as part of research he will present at the UW System […]
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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 […]
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UW-Whitewater’s Nicholas Gulig wants to share his love of literature after being named new State Poet Laureate of Wisconsin
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 […]