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MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has earned the highest rating for research from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education for a third consecutive time.The classification places UWM among the world’s leading institutions of research. Just 137 of the 3,298 institutions considered by Carnegie placed in its “highest research activity” category, often called R1. UWM is one of just...

MILWAUKEE — Marquette University President Michael R. Lovell announced today that alumni couple Louis and Suzanne Bouquet Andrew have committed $5 million to establish the Andrew Center for Restorative Justice at Marquette Law School. “We are extremely appreciative to the Andrews for this generous gift, which will play a pivotal role in restorative justice...

— Three leading healthcare organizations – Bellin Health,  Children's Wisconsin and ThedaCare – are announcing a new pediatric joint venture  with a shared focus on improving the health and well-being of children and adolescents  in Northeast and Central Wisconsin, as well as the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  Through focused coordination, closer alignment, and resource investments, the ...

Wisconsin has received U.S. Department of Agriculture approval to offer the School Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) Program for the 2021-2022 school year. This program provides vital food benefits to families when their children are not able to get free or reduced price meals at school through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or School Breakfast Program (SBP).

MADISON –Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary-designee Amy Pechacek is encouraging members of the public to provide comment and help inform the work of Gov. Tony Evers' Joint Enforcement Task Force on Payroll Fraud and Worker Misclassification. The Task Force was created to evaluate current law and potential options, whether through changes to statute...

Among a group of 90 entrants, including professionals from Gasket Studios, MAKE Visual and Motion 504, artists from UW-Stout were recognized recently at the annual Minnesota Electronic Theater for their talents. For almost 30 years, MET has served as the premiere showcase for regional visual effects, motion graphics and animation. At this year’s event, held on Dec. 2,...

MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has chosen a collaborative scientific leader to assume the helm of its research program development and industry partnerships. The school recently named Anjon (Jon) Audhya, Ph.D., as its next senior associate dean for basic research, biotechnology and graduate studies.

MADISON -- Ascendium Education Group increased its giving in 2021 to help area nonprofit organizations. Ascendium, which is based in Madison, supports nonprofits where its employees live and work. Their goal: to help raise others up so more people from low-income backgrounds can reach their educational and career goals. “Creating a community is a...

December 16, 2021 (Milwaukee, WI) - Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents Toni Stone, a sensational theatrical event with a high intensity glimpse into the world of the first woman to go pro in baseball’s Negro Leagues, by celebrated playwright Lydia R. Diamond.  The cast features Kedren Spencer (Little Shop of Horrors, Trinity Rep) as Toni Stone with Melvin Abston (Animal Farm, Milwaukee Rep) as Alberga, Amar Atkins (The Color Purple,...

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for the month of November 2021. The data shows that Wisconsin's total nonfarm jobs increased by 10,200 in November 2021 when compared to October 2021 while Wisconsin's private-sector jobs increased by 12,300 in the month of...

Green Bay, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will return to the time-honored tradition of an indoor Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, to celebrate its most recent class of fearless dreamers and problem-solving achievers. Nearly 500 students, from all four UW-Green Bay campuses (Green Bay, Marinette, Manitowoc and Sheboygan), have applied to graduate this semester, while nearly...

MADISON — Small, unique antibody-like proteins known as VNARs — derived from the immune systems of sharks — can prevent the virus that causes COVID-19, its variants, and related coronaviruses from infecting human cells, according to a new study published Dec. 16. The new VNARs will not be immediately available as a treatment in...