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Evers appoints replacement for University of Wisconsin regent who refuses to step down
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Tony Evers appointed a bankruptcy attorney Friday to replace a conservative-leaning Universities of Wisconsin regent who is refusing to step down.
Middleton-Cross Plains employees to get free Master’s degrees
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Three employees of the Middleton-Cross Plans Area School District are participating in a new partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Education. The employees will earn a free Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. After they complete the program, they will each...
Internships are linked to better employment outcomes for college graduates – but there aren’t enough for students who want them
Internships significantly boost a college graduate’s chances of getting a job, but securing an internship is a challenge, new research shows.
University of Wisconsin announces 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame class
The University of Wisconsin-Madison announced its Athletic Hall of Fame’s class of 2024 on Wednesday, with 12 new members set to be added at the induction ceremony on September 6. There are nine athletes from the contemporary era (after 1974) being welcomed into the hall of fame:. Two former...
UW-Madison ambassadors celebrate 175 years of making an impact on future engineers
APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - UW-Madison is celebrating 175 years of making an impact on students and communities in Wisconsin. Ambassadors continued their trip around the state with a stop at Plexus Corporation. Their message? The future of engineering. Wisconsin is home to some of the greatest engineers in the U.S....
UW-Madison ambassadors speak with Menasha middle schoolers about opportunities in college
MENASHA, Wis. (WBAY) - UW-Madison is celebrating 175 years of making an impact on students and the communities in Wisconsin. On Thursday morning, ambassadors were at Maplewood Middle School in Menasha with a surprise guest visit from two special mascots. the chancellor of UW-Madison, Jennifer Mnookin, spoke with students about...
Smith named to Troy University Chancellor’s List
Verona’s Mary Smith has been named to the Chancellor’s List at Troy University for the spring semester of the 2023-24 academic year. According to a university news release, the Chancellor’s List honors full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and earn a 4.0 GPA.
Southwest Tech College plans to install new solar array
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Southwest Wisconsin Technical College announced on Friday it is planning a solar array and battery storage project. Officials say the battery storage will be installed behind the Knox Learning Center. It will produce electricity for one of the busiest buildings on campus during the summer, Building...
Middle schoolers explore high school electives
Seventh- and eighth-grade students recently swapped their desks for woodworking benches and vehicle lifts. On Tuesday, May 21, info tech students from Savanna Oaks and Badger Ridge Middle School visited the Verona Area High School (VAHS) to get a close up preview of future elective courses in the technology education department.
Jones makes Dean’s List at Central College
Verona’s Parker Jones was named to the Dean’s List at Central College for the spring 2024 semester. This honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a minimum 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale while taking at least 12 graded credit hours for the semester. Jones is a...
Deerfield baseball defeated in regional semifinal by Marshall
For most of the game, the Marshall Cardinals were no match for Deerfield senior pitcher Adam Suess. However, the fifth and seventh innings were when the Cardinals struck. Marshall scored twice in the fifth and added three runs in the seventh to earn a 5-2 win over the Deerfield baseball team on Wednesday, May 29 at Deerfield High School in the WIAA regional semifinal. ...
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