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News Packages for July 7, 2025

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Next-gen freshwater scientists experience unique summer field study
When Blugold senior Samara Gries learned of a summer opportunity to earn credit taking a three-week, grant-funded, multicampus field study course in hydrology through the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, it seemed too good to pass up.

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Cirrus Aircraft, Ashley Furniture benefit from UW-Stout seniors’ engineering solutions

After collectively putting thousands of hours into their capstone projects, the moment of truth arrived in May for seniors in University of Wisconsin-Stout’s manufacturing engineering and mechanical engineering programs when they presented their projects to industry leaders, faculty and their peers.

Download text and images: Engineering solutions zip

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A love of the land: John Kelly’s volunteer work serves Driftless Region, enriches classroom learning

John Kelly, associate professor of geography and environmental science at UW-La Crosse, volunteers as a conservation easement monitor with the Mississippi Valley Conservancy. His work not only helps protect the Driftless Region but also enriches his students’ education — bringing lessons to life far beyond the classroom.

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News Packages for June 30, 2025

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Blugold’s research focuses on analyzing diabetes factors

UW-Eau Claire Blugold James McCormack is enthusiastic about the current focus and rapid advancements in artificial intelligence technology that have significantly increased AI’s impact and potential within the healthcare sector.

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Software by UW-Stout professor, students helps international museum collections shine – literally – in 3D

Software developed at University of Wisconsin-Stout is helping museums around the world preserve pieces of cultural heritage for future generations by creating 3D models that accurately capture every detail of the color, texture and brightness of objects.

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UW-Platteville and Southwest Tech forge new transfer pathway, streamlining business education

“We are thrilled to strengthen our partnership with Southwest Tech through this transfer pathway,” said Dr. Les Hollingsworth, director of UW-Platteville’s School of Business.

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News Packages for June 23, 2025

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UW-Whitewater Enactus earns national championship

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Enactus team, an organization that uses business as a force of good to improve people’s lives and their communities, was named the 2025 Enactus USA champion last week at the Enactus United States Expo in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Flying into the future: Students gain career-ready skills with Mathy Construction partnership

A partnership between UW-La Crosse and Mathy Construction this spring offered students the chance to use aerial mapping and advanced drone technology, as well as learn about career opportunities with a local company.

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UW-Superior celebrates largest cohort of student teachers in residency in many years

This year, UW–Superior’s Department of Education welcomed its largest cohort of student teachers in residency in several years. Its legacy still is dedicated to preparing superior candidates.

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News Packages for June 16, 2025

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Camp-Inn kitchen comfort: Industrial design students develop travel trailer solutions

This spring, UW-Stout industrial and product design students in an Ergonomics class developed kitchenette solutions for the Road Toad trailer, made by Camp-Inn, a leader in the niche market of compact teardrop travel trailers.

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UW-Stevens Point graduate joins family Pointer and teaching legacy

Stephanie Cook graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point on Saturday, May 17, as a fifth-generation Pointer. Earning a Master of Science in Education as well as her teaching certification, Cook is following in the footsteps of her father, Perry Cook ’83, a UW-Stevens Point professor of education and director of the university’s Harju Center for Opportunities in Education.

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Coffee with a dollop of science: UW-Milwaukee physics students teach regular folks about astronomy

Enjoy a black coffee while you learn about black holes. Sip a cold brew and contemplate comets, or discuss extraterrestrials over an espresso. Spacing out over your drink is encouraged with CoffeeShop Astrophysics.

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