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News Packages for February 9, 2026
Research in the classroom: Students gain hands-on experience through course-embedded research for over 20 years
For the past 20 years, UW-La Crosse Biology Professor Scott Cooper has transformed his Molecular Biology Lab into something that looks less like a traditional classroom and more like a small biotechnology company. In his course, students conduct real research for faculty “clients,” producing results that contribute to ongoing scholarly work across campus.
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Cool solution: Faculty-student research will help Madison company ship charcuterie, cheese boards coast to coast
Faculty-student research conducted this fall in University of Wisconsin-Stout packaging labs is poised to help a Wisconsin business deliver its tasty but temperature-sensitive goods coast to coast.
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UW-Stevens Point to offer new sport business program
A new program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will offer students a gateway into careers that support the growing sports industry, from event promotion and merchandising to management and analysis.
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News Packages for January 26, 2026
Biology bird cam delivers entertainment, learning opportunities
UWM professor uses tech to tackle shoulder pain in wheelchair users
Brooke Slavens, a UW-Milwaukee professor of mechanical engineering, is working to better understand long-term shoulder pain and musculoskeletal conditions in people who have used wheelchairs since childhood.
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UW-Superior alumna blends business sense with creative passion
When an opportunity arose for Alayna (Thies) Carlson to help a fellow UW-Superior graduate, she knew immediately it would be so much more than lending a hand to a fellow Yellowjacket.
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News Packages for January 19, 2026
All stacked up: Ashley Furniture-sponsored project results in ‘better product’ developed by engineering seniors
This past fall semester, the Ashley capstone team at UW-Stout was one of a dozen teams composed of about 50 engineering students working on Capstone I and II projects in Fryklund Hall labs.
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Carbliss taps UW-Oshkosh marketing students for fresh media strategies
Carbliss, one of Wisconsin’s fastest-growing beverage brands, came to the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh expecting to hear a series of student media proposals. What they didn’t expect was to be leaning forward in their seats as senior Kenny Satori and his teammates unveiled a TouchTunes activation idea that immediately grabbed their attention.
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UW-Platteville student wins first place for assistive zipper device
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