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MADISON — A new University of Wisconsin–Madison study has implications for predicting coral reef survival and developing mitigation strategies against having their bony skeletons weakened by ocean acidification. Though coral reefs make up less than one percent of the ocean floor, these ecosystems are among the most biodiverse on the planet — with over...

MADISON — To get through a long winter without food, hibernating animals — like the 13-lined ground squirrel — can slow their metabolism by as much as 99 percent, but they still need important nutrients like proteins to maintain muscles while they hibernate. A new study from the University of Wisconsin–Madison shows that hibernating ground squirrels get...

The head of the Wisconsin Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy says the office is leaning toward executive and agency actions as it develops the state's clean energy plan. "So we recognize that legislative might be a bit of a challenge, but we're not totally pushing away legislative opportunities," Director Maria Redmond said yesterday...

-- This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Ann Leinfelder Grove, president and CEO of Wellpoint Care Network. This Milwaukee-based human services organization works with about 5,000 clients every day, offering mental health services and other support for children, families, young adults and others.  “Mental health services are a...

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Ann Leinfelder Grove, president and CEO of Wellpoint Care Network. This Milwaukee-based human services organization works with about 5,000 clients every day, offering mental health services and other support for children, families, young adults and others.  “Mental health services are a big...

Milwaukee, WI – January 27, 2022 – Next up in First Stage’s 2021/22 season will be THE DANCING GRANNY, a play by Mansa Ra adapted from the children’s book by beloved author/illustrator Ashley Bryan. The production is part of First Stage’s First Steps Series which introduces younger audiences to live theater. Based on an African folktale, the play is a joyful celebration of...

MILWAUKEE – Benson’s Restaurant Group, formerly Hospitality Democracy, today announced a joint venture with Becher Development, LLC, the developer behind R1VER, for the buildout and launch of a restaurant within the evolving Harbor District R1VER campus. The new restaurant, to be constructed in raw space at river level, is filing for initial permits on Thursday, Jan. 27...

MILWAUKEE, WI - The Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) is honored to be of twelve Community Development Financial Institutions announcing the creation of the Veteran Loan Fund, with Bank of America as the lead capital investor. The Veteran Loan Fund aims to fill the financial and training gap that underserved veterans face when building a small business....

(January 27, 2022)— Madison, Wisconsin-based General Communications, Inc.—one of the leading providers of public safety systems, in-building wireless systems, two-way radios and vehicle upfitting in the Midwest—acquired Air Communications of Central Wisconsin, Inc. on January 14, 2022. The Wisconsin Rapids-based company has provided radio solutions for over 40 years. The transaction will provide opportunities for the...

MADISON, WI. JAN. 27, 2022 – Fred’s Beds in downtown Mayville has been named the winner of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s (WEDC’s) annual Main Street Makeover Contest. Janine and Jeff Andes opened their furniture shop in downtown Mayville in 2015. The business is housed in a historic building previously owned by Jeff’s father, Fred Andes, for...

Incoming first-year students who are attending University of Wisconsin-Stout this fall are invited to step out of their comfort zone and into a renovated medieval Scottish monastery. JUMPSTART: Scotland is a precollege study abroad experience in which students live and learn in Scotland for a month, exploring new cultures and landscapes and meeting new people...

Milwaukee, Wis. – January 25, 2022 – Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE®), a nonprofit organization that evaluates foreign educational credentials, recently appointed two new members to its board of directors for the 2022-2024 term. Rajika Bhandari, Ph.D., Founder of Rajika Bhandari Advisors will serve on the board’s Renewal Committee. Bhandari’s core expertise is in international student mobility research and data-driven...