Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is a cornerstone of the business world. Up-and-coming entrepreneurs in the UW System are ready to do their part. Institutions are helping students get the tools and resources they need to transform their innovative ideas and entrepreneurial passion into market-ready products and services.
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Fully focused: UW-Stout video production majors gaining industry experience
April 11, 2023
Class tours Cinequipt in Minneapolis; student’s videography business receives two national honors Being ready to step into a career is one of the hallmarks of an education at UW-Stout. A […]
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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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UWL grads help fuel Kwik Trip’s workforce
February 20, 2023
Science alums ‘incredibly important’ for company’s recruiting needs Kwik Trip fuels our vehicles and a large section of the Midwestern economy. The La Crosse-based company owns and operates more than 800 stores in […]
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Distinctive dress: UWL alum starts business for those with special needs
February 10, 2023
An athlete all her life, Sarah Burch thought about adding coaching to her teaching plans. Instead, she called an audible that not only sparked an interest in working with those […]
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Kaiser family commits $1 million to UW-Platteville Foundation
February 7, 2023
To Corey Kaiser, a 2018 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, “Midwest Nice” is more than just a slogan. “To me, ‘Midwest Nice’ means we would rather see people do […]
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UWM alumna carves out a career in business and media, with an emphasis on the positive
February 1, 2023
When Nyesha Stone graduated from UWM in 2018 with her degree in journalism, advertising and media studies, she wasn’t quite sure if she wanted to go into traditional newspaper journalism […]
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These creative problem solvers make profound contributions – and good pay
January 6, 2023
Natasja Iversen loved math in high school. She took a computer programming class and became interested in a career path that combined them. “I found data analytics was a happy […]
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Transformational gift to UW-River Falls for dairy plant renovation establishes Wuethrich Family/Grassland Dairy Center of Excellence
January 5, 2023
Contribution brings total Wuethrich-Grassland commitment to $1 million Following a transformational gift, the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Dairy Pilot Plant will now be known as the Wuethrich Family/Grassland Dairy Center […]
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UWM alum opens children’s bookstore focusing on people of color
November 30, 2022
When Ashley Valentine was a child, she loved to read but was disappointed that few of the characters in books looked like her. “Books were kind of a haven for […]
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Business builder: UWL’s Michail Walker recognized for work with businesses
November 3, 2022
He’s helped hundreds of western Wisconsin small businesses steer through the pandemic. But UW-La Crosse’s Michail Walker says he’s the one benefitting from those partnerships. “One of my favorite things about helping […]