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MILWAUKEE — Dr. Anita Manogaran, associate professor of biological sciences in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences at Marquette University, has been awarded a $950,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to address fundamental questions about how cells respond to and manage misfolded and aggregating proteins. Diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s or amyloidosis...

MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers has elected to redesignate the Client Assistance Program (CAP) from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) to Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW.) Based on public feedback, the redesignation was supported by individuals with disabilities, their representatives, and the general public. “Disability Rights of Wisconsin will...

- Serve Wisconsin proudly announces that Wisconsin has received nearly$8.1 million in grant funding from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and community volunteerism. Included within those funds are $840,755 in AmeriCorps funding for three AmeriCorps programs specifically centered in Dane County, with several other statewide programs also having members serving in the county.

MADISON, WI – Sept. 17, 2021  – Today, UW Credit Union’s Clear Account was officially certified by the national Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund) as meeting the Bank On National Account Standards (2021 - 2022). The national safe account Standards, co-created by consumer advocates, leading national nonprofit organizations, civic leaders, and other financial institutions, designate both core and strongly recommended...

Green Bay, Wis.—Attacks of domestic terrorism in the U.S. have increased dramatically in the past decade.1 In fact, violent extremism has become a serious and complex threat in large and small cities throughout the country. In response, UW-Green Bay has created a training series called “Countering Terrorism” for business and local government officials, managers and personnel to better...

MADISON, WIS. – While at World Dairy Expo®, members of the global dairy industry are invited to start their mornings with educational and insightful Tanbark Talks. This new opportunity to learn takes place in The Tanbark at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning of Expo. Topics of this year’s Tanbark Talks range from dairy...

MADISON, Wis. – From fires to floods, disasters can be scary for kids. September is Preparedness Month, and ReadyWisconsin encourages parents and educators to help protect children by teaching them how to be prepared for the unexpected. “It’s never too early for kids to learn what they should do during an emergency,” said Wisconsin...

MADISON, WI (Sept. 20, 2021) ─ Employers of The Alliance elected The Alliance Board of Directors at their Fall Symposium & Annual Meeting on Sept. 16, 2021.      Newly elected board members include: John Stephens, chief strategy officer, WPS Health Solutions, Madison, WIWendy Whitehead, director, rewards & HR service delivery, Kwik Trip, Inc., La...

Washington, D.C. – Connect Americans Now (CAN) executive director Richard T. Cullen released the following statement celebrating the inaugural Telehealth Awareness Week. “Too many Americans without broadband access, devices or digital skills are unable to unlock the full potential of telehealth solutions that can increase access to care, improve health care outcomes and enhance quality of...