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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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News Packages for June 9, 2025

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Meet Mackenzie Robertson, UW-Whitewater’s first Space Force student
Coming from a military family, Mackenzie Robertson has always focused on service. Robertson, who attended the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) and is currently on active duty, continues her service while building on her education and personal development as a student in the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.

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A golden opportunity: Sport Management students, faculty gain valuable experience at NFL Draft

UW-La Crosse was well-represented at the NFL Draft in Green Bay April 24-26, with students and faculty from UWL’s Sport Management program volunteering for all three days of the NFL’s signature offseason event.

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UWM librarians focus on ways to use artificial intelligence tools wisely

“We’re the curiosity coaches on campus,” says Heidi Anoszko, an instructional design librarian for UW-Milwaukee Libraries. She, along with Kate Ganski, associate director of user services, and other colleagues at UWM Libraries, are working on ways to guide responsible and effective use of artificial intelligence.

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News Packages for June 2, 2025

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UW-Platteville launches power and energy systems emphasis within MS of engineering program

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is proud to announce the launch of a new power and energy systems emphasis within its Master of Science in Engineering program. This cutting-edge emphasis is designed to prepare graduate engineers for leadership roles in the rapidly evolving fields of power generation, distribution and advanced electrical systems control.

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Women’s lacrosse program to be affiliate member of WIAC

The University of Wisconsin-Superior and Yellowjacket Athletics have announced the Yellowjacket women’s lacrosse program has been approved as an affiliate member of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC).

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Crossing borders, building skills: Visiting physical therapy students from India experience innovation and community engagement at UWL

For Supriyo Sarkar, walking into UW-La Crosse’s cutting-edge research labs was a moment he won’t forget. The Doctor of Physical Therapy student from the KLE Institute of Physiotherapy in Belagavi, India, was able to explore UWL’s advanced facilities with technology from 3D motion capture systems and treadmill feedback to environmental chambers that simulate climate conditions during exercise.

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News Packages for May 26, 2025

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UWO student-entrepreneur’s AI-powered map for people with mobility challenges tops Culver pitch contest

Volunteer work helping people with disabilities inspired a computer science major’s cutting edge idea that claimed top honors at the recent Culver Business Model Competition at University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh.

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Constructing victory: UW-Platteville team nails top five finish in national contest, emphasizing high-impact program

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville ABC Construction Management Competition Team showcased their exceptional talent by placing fourth overall in a national competition in Las Vegas that mirrors the challenges of real-world construction management. The four-person team put their leadership and project management skills to the test on a complex, multi-phase construction project.

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UW-Superior partners with Generations Health Care Initiatives on Bridge to Health survey

The University of Wisconsin-Superior’s Center for Research and Evaluation Services (CRES) is currently collaborating with Generations Health Care Initiatives on the Bridge to Health survey. The Bridge to Health survey is a community-supported survey providing valuable information on key health indicators for adults in Northeastern Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin.

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