The Universities of Wisconsin News Service is a free news and information service for Wisconsin media. Each week, the UW News Service provides up to three text and visual content packages about public higher education in Wisconsin for publication online and in print.
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News Packages for September 23, 2024
Aquatic invasive species are more widespread in Wisconsin than previously thought
A UW-Madison report on more than 40 years of research on Wisconsin lakes is highlighting some of the lessons scientists have learned about aquatic invasive species, including that far more ecosystems are playing host to non-native species than previously thought.
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Sound advice: UW-La Crosse researcher puts spotlight on musicians’ physical and mental health
In the realm of sports, it’s common to see athletes surrounded by a team of health specialists, from physical therapists to athletic trainers, ensuring they stay in peak condition. However, when it comes to musicians, such support is often lacking. Kourtney Austin, an assistant professor of Music at UW-La Crosse, is striving to change that.
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UW-Green Bay and the Wisconsin Elder Justice Coalition provide toolkit to encourage state-wide Financial Abuse Specialist Teams (FASTs) expansion
To counteract rising incidents of financial exploitation among the elderly in Wisconsin, UW-Green Bay and the Wisconsin Elder Justice Coalition have released a Financial Abuse Specialist Team (FAST) toolkit. The toolkit aims to fortify community efforts across the state.
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News Packages for September 16, 2024
Drawing card: UW-Stout’s B.F.A. in illustration provides new pathway to visual storytelling
Illustration has been a common thread uniting students in UW-Stout’s School of Art and Design for many years. Now, they can pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts in illustration, the first degree of its kind in the Universities of Wisconsin.
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Big voices, big honors – UW-Stevens Point’s opera program is making its mark
Just like the big voices that fill the stage during a performance, opera is making a big name for itself at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point on the national and international level.
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Warhawk Bold meets Paralympic Gold
Seven current or former members of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball programs won gold medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, continuing a strong tradition of Warhawk success on the sport’s international stage.
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News Packages for September 9, 2024
UW-Eau Claire student researchers use AI to help improve medical patient care
Computer science major Brayden Mau understands there is no margin for error in his student-faculty research into the use of artificial intelligence to provide Mayo Clinic Health System physicians with quicker and easier analysis of medical reports.
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UWM Police welcome first K-9 officer – Ezmae the comfort dog
Ezmae, a 1-year-old golden retriever, has joined the UW-Milwaukee Police force as its first K-9 officer. She was sworn in at a ceremony with her handler, Officer Mindy Wucherer, at the UWM Student Union’s Fireside Lounge in August.
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UW-Stevens Point graduate student helping to keep Milwaukee Brewers in the game
An internship with the Milwaukee Brewers has helped University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point graduate student Logan Lutz obtain his goal of bettering the lives of athletes.
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News Packages for September 2, 2024
UWO Honors College enrollment surges, res hall community ready for fall ’24
The Honors College at UW Oshkosh is primed for a student surge this fall while continuing to augment academic offerings and experiences, including launch of a new Honors College residence hall community.
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Research in the river: UW-River Falls-led program provides valuable hands-on learning opportunities
UW-River Falls’ students’ work in a two-week student experience funded by the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin will be used to improve Kinnickinnic River conditions. The experience involves water science faculty and professionals training undergraduates in waterway monitoring techniques and research.
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UW-Whitewater welcomes 20,000 visitors for summer programming
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