Former WAICU head calls for leaders to fight negative perceptions around college education
Rolf Wegenke, the recently retired head of the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, says education leaders in the state need...
Farm conservation practices cut greenhouse emissions, sediment runoff
Conservation practices supported by Green Bay nonprofit Farmers for Sustainable Food cut greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 50,000 tons last year, according...
Researchers aim to improve rare disease care through Epic database
Epic’s research division aims to improve treatments for rare diseases through a large database drawing from millions of patients’ electronic health records.
UWRF researchers studying impact of robotic milking tech
Two researchers at UW-River Falls have been awarded a $250,000 grant to explore the impacts of dairy farms adopting robotic milking technologies.
Electric, hybrid vehicle registrations double in less than a decade
The number of registrations for electric and hybrid vehicles in Wisconsin more than doubled in less than a decade, according to a...
Expert says higher pay, incentives could help avert workforce issues
The head of research and analytics for the Wisconsin Counties Association says higher pay for workers and government incentives could help the...
Wisconsin, other Midwest states announce plans to form hydrogen coalition
Gov. Tony Evers and six other governors have announced plans to form the Midwestern Hydrogen Coalition, creating a framework for expanding “clean...
Fusion startup aims to help offset greenhouse gas emissions
A Madison-based startup called Realta Fusion aims to develop commercially viable fusion technology that could help offset global greenhouse gas emissions.
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Laura Dresser of COWS
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Laura Dresser, associate director of UW-Madison’s COWS policy research center.
Business travel to Milwaukee remains limited while conventions seeing resurgence
Visit Milwaukee President and CEO Peggy Williams-Smith says business travel remains limited in Wisconsin’s largest city while convention activity is seeing more...
Trade experts tout benefits of Canada’s non-resident importer program
International trade experts say Canada’s non-resident importer program reduces costs, improves delivery times and streamlines operations north of the border for U.S....
ManpowerGroup announces 39 percent emissions reduction
ManpowerGroup says it has cut operational emissions 39 percent from 2019 levels, bringing the company over halfway to its goal of 60...
Exact Sciences announces research results
New research from Exact Sciences shows screening for multiple cancer indicators at the same time can improve detection in earlier stages of...
Talking Trade with Briggs & Stratton’s Jennifer Jin on the impact of trade sanctions
Talking Trade host Sandi Siegel and MMAC World Trade Association Executive Director Katie Henry welcome Jennifer Jin from Briggs & Stratton, who details the impact of trade sanctions on the manufacturing supply chain. Sponsored by Michael Best Strategies and MMAC World Trade Association.
Destination Kohler pays tribute to Herb Kohler Jr.
Destination Kohler has created a website honoring the legacy of Herb Kohler Jr., who passed away earlier this month at the age...
