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Green Bay, WI – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay was recently named a “Research College and University” by The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, one of 216 institutions nationwide to be honored with the designation. Of the six Wisconsin institutions with the classification, in addition to the Milwaukee School of Engineering, UW-Green Bay is one...

Oak Creek, WI (March 12, 2025) – Microbial Discovery Group (MDG) is excited to announce the release of SporActiv® CLEAR, the newest addition to their line of microbial cleaning ingredients for the industrial, institutional, and consumer (IIC) cleaning market. SporActiv® CLEAR contains two newly discovered strains of Bacillus bacteria chosen for their ability to digest some of the most difficult-to-degrade...

Gov. Tony Evers says the Trump administration is “betraying” Wisconsin’s farmers by cutting nearly $6 million in funding for a program that helps bolster local food supply chains.  The guv’s office yesterday released a letter from the USDA informing DATCP that funding will be cut for the Local Food Purchase Assistance 2025 program, as...

-- Gov. Tony Evers says the Trump administration is “betraying” Wisconsin’s farmers by cutting nearly $6 million in funding for a program that helps bolster local food supply chains.  The guv’s office yesterday released a letter from the USDA informing DATCP that funding will be cut for the Local Food Purchase Assistance 2025 program,...

MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will supercharge its Great Lakes research thanks to a $2.5 million gift from the Kohler Trust for Clean Water. The funding will initially support enhanced research on water quality and ecosystem health led by Harvey Bootsma, the inaugural Kohler Endowed Chair of Great Lakes Science in UWM’s School of Freshwater Sciences. 

Milestone highlights Herzing’s commitment to preparing future social workers for impactful careers MADISON, Wisc. (March 11, 2025) – Herzing University's online Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program is awarded full accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) Board of Accreditation (BOA), reinforcing the university’s commitment to academic excellence and professional preparation in social work.

The Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy (CROWE) is pleased to present a timely report entitled "Will Tariffs Make Wisconsin Rich?" Key takeaways from the report:  Tariffs are taxes collected by the Federal government from domestic firms when they import goods from other countries  In theory, the...

When enforcement of the REAL ID Act begins May 7, 2025, the regular Wisconsin driver license or ID may no longer be accepted identification for domestic air travel or to enter a federal building or military base. Travelers will be asked to present a REAL ID compliant driver license or state ID card or another acceptable form...

MADISON – On March 19, the Wisconsin Public Education Network (WPEN) will hold a public forum on the future of education in Wisconsin—but Lobbyist Brittany Kinser has declined to attend.  For years, Kinser has worked to drain public school funding and funnel it into unaccountable private schools. Now, she’s refusing to answer for that...

Mukwonago, Wisconsin, March 11th, 2025 – BADGER COLOR USA, in collaboration with the Corporate Training Center at Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC), is proud to celebrate the successful completion of its Yellow Belt training program. This initiative equips employees with valuable Lean Six Sigma skills, reinforcing the company’s commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

A newly established scholarship at UW-Eau Claire, the Chancellor’s Spotlight Award, recognizes first-year students who faculty nominate for having found impressive success in their first semester of college, despite obstacles or challenges in school or life. Full story.

Madison, WI – Wisconsin taxpayers interested in becoming organ donors can add their names to the Wisconsin Donor Registry when filing their taxes — a new option in 2025.  Following the passage of Wis. Stat. § 157.06 (2023) by Governor Evers, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) added an Anatomical Gift (Organ & Tissue Donor) Registration...