Tourism
Tourism is a strong driver of Wisconsin’s economy. From preserving Wisconsin’s natural resources to hosting national events in partnership with local communities, our students and faculty are helping to boost Wisconsin as a tourist destination.
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On the upswing: Growing state golf industry reinforces need for GEM program graduates
February 10, 2023
Wisconsin has long been known for its great cheese, cranberries, beer and sausage, but in the past couple of decades it has become a destination for something else: Great golf. […]
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UW-Platteville business major to perform Native American hoop dance Super Bowl weekend
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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UWM alum passing along the magic of music to youth with Latino Arts Strings
February 8, 2023
A seed planted by a Texas music teacher several generations ago is still bearing fruit on the south side of Milwaukee. “My first teacher was Mr. James Angerstein, who is still […]
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UWRF alum couple’s gift provides lasting impact, establishes James and Margery Belisle Concourse at Falcon Center
January 17, 2023
$250,000 donation supports endowed academic scholarships, men’s basketball program From the time they arrived on the campus of then Wisconsin State College-River Falls in the early 1950s, James and Margery […]
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When hurricanes threaten, national media turn to UWM prof’s website
January 10, 2023
As hurricanes loomed over the southeast United States, both the Washington Post and the New York Times consulted a database on a UWM professor’s website for information on these storms, […]
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UW-Platteville students visit Taliesin to explore place-based education
December 22, 2022
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville School of Education students enrolled in Community Based Learning recently traveled to architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin, near Spring Green, Wisconsin, for a tour and lab […]
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Water and Environmental Analysis Lab at UW-Stevens Point, Clean Water Act mark 50 years
December 12, 2022
Fifty years ago, a landmark law was passed to protect and restore national waterways, which are vital to our health, ecosystems and economy. Since 1972, the Clean Water Act has […]
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UW-Platteville Student Researchers Support WDNR, Trout Unlimited Conservation Efforts
December 8, 2022
Mussels play a critical role in the health of Wisconsin’s rivers and streams, but according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, nearly half of Wisconsin’s native mussels are listed […]
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UW-Stout research at Devil’s Punchbowl identifies more than 200 plant species
December 1, 2022
Devil’s Punchbowl Preserve near Menomonie has been protected for nearly 25 years by the Landmark Conservancy. The sheer, sandstone cliffs and waterfall are a geologic wonder along the Red Cedar […]
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American Players Theatre credits UW-Platteville senior design team with renovation project
November 21, 2022
In 2020, four University of Wisconsin-Platteville senior design civil engineering students were tasked with the project of solving the parking lot concerns at the American Players Theatre (APT) in Spring Green, Wisconsin. Together Ryan […]