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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.
Madison school district to hire outside investigator for Southside Elementary probe
The Doyle Administration Building. A complaint alleging mistreatment and retaliation was signed by two dozen current and former employees of Madison's Southside Elementary School. The Madison school district originally told the teacher’s union that it would conduct an internal investigation into claims that top administrators at Southside Elementary School mistreated...
Lake Mills High School celebrates Global Scholars and multilingual scholars
LAKE MILLS — Lake Mills High School has announced several scholarship recipients. Global Scholar Two graduating seniors, Hunter Davies and Kate FitzGibbon, have been honored with the distinction of Global Scholar. “This achievement recognizes their exemplary dedication to global citizenship and academic excellence throughout their high school careers,” the school said in a press release. ...
Monroe, Jefferson high schools, others holding graduations this week
MONROE COUNTY — At least five area high schools, including Monroe and Jefferson, will hold graduation ceremonies this week. ∎Jefferson High School’s graduation is May 29. Receiving diplomas will be 110 students. Millie Grow, the district’s interim superintendent, will speak. Music will be offered by the JHS band. ...
Jefferson shines again in playoffs, beating Lakeside to win 4th straight regional title
JEFFERSON -- Senior Aidan Kammer's day included scoring a key early run, driving home two runs and one wardrobe change. Kammer and senior designated hitter Payton Heard, who drove in three runs, powered top-seeded Jefferson's offense in an 8-4 win over fourth-seeded Lakeside Lutheran in Thursday's Division 2 regional baseball final held at Fischer Field. Jefferson came to the dish in the fourth inning clinging to a 2-1 lead. With...
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.
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...
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....
Fitchburg students earn Edgewood college honors
Fitchburg residents Saira Ardon Meza, Maxwell Brandridge, Justin Grosse, Aliya Maly, Elizabeth Newberry, Samantha Roemer, Joanna Sobrevilla and Olivia Stanley have earned Semester Honors for the Spring 2024 semester at Edgewood College. Full Time students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average for the semester are eligible for this honor.
Girls soccer: Eleven score in Oregon’s big regional semifinal win
The Oregon girls soccer team racked up the goals in a 16-0 win over Clinton/Turner in a WIAA Division 2 regional semifinal on Tuesday, May 28, at Oregon High School. Top-seeded Oregon (13-1-1) advances to take on eighth-seeded Waterford in a regional final on Saturday, June 1, at Oregon High School.
Softball: Oregon’s ‘special group’ falls in sectional final to Milton
Believing can be half the battle. The Oregon softball team had the belief a state tournament berth was in play, but came up short in a 7-0 WIAA Division 1 sectional final loss to Milton on Thursday, May 30, at Oconomowoc High School. “With some past teams there’s been talk...
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