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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, setting up another potential confirmation stalemate in the Republican-controlled state Senate. Evers announced that he has appointed Tim Nixon to succeed Robert...
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.
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....
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 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...
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...
Study highlights UW’s economic challenges, opportunities for growth
The Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy released its final paper May 20 as part of a six-part research study titled “The Economics of UW–Madison,” according to the CROWE website. The study describes the University of Wisconsin’s economic constraints and offers ideas to improve financial efficiency.
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