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 December 9, 2024
Co-worker gives a lifesaving gift with kidney transplant
On July 10, UW-Milwaukee staff member Tom Bjornstad had a lifesaving experience when he received a kidney from a coworker.
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Ojibwe Game Night teaches students traditional lacrosse
In November, the University of Wisconsin-Superior’s Indigenous Cultures Resource Center, in conjunction with the Native Nations Student Organization, held their fourth annual Ojibwe Game Night.
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UW-Parkside and Wisconsin Technical College System Announce transfer agreement for Health Information Management and Technology Program
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside and the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) colleges have forged a new articulation agreement designed to facilitate a smooth transition for graduates from any WTCS institution into UW-Parkside’s online Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management and Technology from WTCS’ Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology program.
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News Packages for December 2, 2024
Design for Industry students create kindergartners’ ideal toys through AI rapid prototyping
On a warm October morning, 17 kindergartners from St. Paul’s School of Menomonie recently joined a class of UW-Stout students in Assistant Professor Kevin Dietsche’s Design for Industry course, unknowing of what excitement and imagination their day was about to bring.
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A formula for success: Math Education TA Program making a difference for future educators
A new program in UWL’s Mathematics & Statistics Department is helping to mold the next generation of math educators.
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Friends thrive together at Rock County and Whitewater campuses
Two students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater embraced the power of shared experiences — and a resulting fast friendship — to make the most out of their time as Warhawks.
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News Packages for November 25, 2024
Project ALL STAR: UWL students help collect health insights on Special Olympics athletes
UW-La Crosse welcomed Special Olympics athletes to campus Oct. 25 as part of a new, nationally funded initiative focused on understanding how Special Olympics programs improve athletes’ lives.
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A UWO Titan saw family, friends struggle with noise. His award-winning solution is becoming a business
Bridging education and law enforcement: The success of UW-Platteville graduates at the Milwaukee Police Department
To build a solid team, there must be a shared commitment to the mission and a unified vision. At the Milwaukee Police Department, one team exemplifies this: the forensics division. Seven of the 11 members are graduates of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, with 2018 alumna Cassandra Strandberg leading the way as crime scene supervisor. Strandberg’s journey reflects the growing trend of Pioneer graduates excelling in law enforcement, particularly within forensic investigation.
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News Packages for November 18, 2024
For the first time, a drug discovered at UWM approved to begin clinical trials
For the first time, a compound discovered at the Milwaukee Institute for Drug Discovery (MIDD) has been approved to enter human clinical trials. The drug was discovered in part by Jim Cook, who has emeritus status but still performs research as an adjunct professor in UW-Milwaukee’s Chemistry & Biochemistry Department. He is also one of the founders of MIDD.
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E-fraud is no joke. UWO student helping sheriff track troubling data, alert community
University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh senior Abigail “Abi” Thede spends part of each week at her internship with the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office, where she researches fraud cases and assists detectives with a variety of tasks.
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High aspirations: Recent grads leverage prehealth courses to pursue medical careers
UW-Stout is turning out dozens of graduates with a focus in Prehealth Sciences who have gone on to successful careers in professional health fields, including as doctors, pharmacists, dentists, chiropractors and more.
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