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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Philosopher’s work helps detangle the nature of honesty
May 25, 2022
In a world suffering from the effects of widely spread misinformation, developing ways to foster honesty in ourselves and others offers great value to society. That’s the premise behind the […]
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UW-Whitewater Paralympian John Boie honored by President Biden at White House
May 24, 2022
Flanked by his fellow athletes from the U.S. Paralympic and Olympic teams, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater wheelchair basketball player and gold medalist John Boie was recognized by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris […]
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UWSP student earns top dietetics honor in the state
May 23, 2022
Brookelyn Heiss sets high standards for herself. The senior from Marietta, Ohio, wanted two things in a university: An accredited dietetics program and the ability to play soccer as a […]
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A sound creator: Justin Schmitz is a fast-rising star in theatrical hotbed of D.C.
May 20, 2022
Editor’s note: This is the second of a series of five articles introducing recipients of the UW-La Crosse Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Awards. See all 2022 award recipients. He’s impressive […]
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Blue Devil gymnasts’ flip-for-Ukraine challenge lands national attention
May 13, 2022
#stuckflipforabuck created by coach catches on with university teams, clubs across the U.S. Competitive gymnasts in the U.S. are flipping — literally — for a fundraising challenge started by University […]
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Growing number of international students playing tennis for Blugolds
May 12, 2022
With its reputation for quality academics and a tennis team with a history of success, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has long attracted many top tennis players from the Midwest. […]
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UW-Parkside to offer STEAM Programs
May 9, 2022
STEAM-based summer programs for youth ages 11-17 will be offered by the University of Wisconsin-Parkside Professional and Continuing Education Department, July through August. The weekday programs focus on creativity and […]
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Afghan refugees start a new journey at UW-Milwaukee
May 6, 2022
As they waited in their bus at the airport in Kabul last August, Samira and her friends kept watch out the windows in case someone might be approaching the bus […]
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UW-River Falls: Food Ready Space opens at St. Croix Valley Business Incubator Center
May 4, 2022
When the new 3,000-square-foot Food Ready Space opened in February at the St. Croix Valley Business Incubation Center, it required no marketing before all seven spaces were filled with entrepreneurs […]
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Leader of the Pack: Brian Gutekunst’s path from UW-La Crosse to general manager in Titletown
May 3, 2022
In 1994, a shoulder injury seemed to spell the end of Brian Gutekunst’s time with the UW-La Crosse football team. Coach Roger Harring had other ideas. “It was evident my […]