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MADISON — Life on a faraway planet — if it’s out there — might not look anything like life on Earth. But there are only so many chemical ingredients in the universe’s pantry, and only so many ways to mix them. A team led by scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has exploited those limitations to write...

Madison, WI.  The Aldo Leopold Nature Center is delighted to announce the promotion of Betsy Parker as the organization's new Executive Director.  In 2000, Betsy began her career at the Nature Center as an Environmental Educator, where she learned from her mentors that teaching children to connect with nature was best done by encouraging them...

MADISON — Biomedical research aimed at improving human health is particularly reliant on publicly funded basic science, according to a new analysis boosted by artificial intelligence. “What we found is that even though research funded by the National Institutes of Health makes up 10% of published scientific literature, those published papers account for about...

(Appleton, Wis) – Two Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc. projects have been recognized by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Wisconsin 2023 BUILD Wisconsin Awards for their commitment to construction excellence. Hoffman was named a winner in the Commercial Projects, New Construction category for Clintonville Middle School, and in the Commercial Projects, Renovation category for St. Rose Motherhouse (FSPA). The Awards will...

(Sheboygan, WI) Encouraging recycling to improve the environment was the motivation behind the creation of the RACK’N PAK® Recycle Bagging System now in contention for Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce’s (WMC) “Coolest Thing Made In WI”. The annual contest, hosted by WMC, is an opportunity for Wisconsin manufacturers to showcase unique and game-changing products. “We’re excited to...

APPLETON, Wisconsin -- Rosa Tapia, a professor of Spanish at Lawrence University, has begun a four-year term as the national leader in the evaluation of the College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish exam. A member of the Lawrence faculty since 2002 with a focus on Spanish and Latin American film and 20th-century Spanish literature,...

Sheboygan, Wis. (September 19, 2023) – The Vollrath Company, a globally renowned leader in the foodservice and custom products industry, marks the beginning of its 150th-anniversary celebration next year with the unveiling of a captivating handpainted mural at its global headquarters in Sheboygan, Wis. The artwork is in process, skillfully crafted by local artist Jessica Rassel, and serves...

NEENAH, Wis. (Sept. 19, 2023) – The Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity, a leader in affordable housing solutions, is kicking off its fall Rock the Block event on Doty Island in Neenah on September 21-23, 2023. Fox Cities Habitat’s Rock the Block program is helping Doty Island homeowners make critical home repairs this fall. These repairs will address issues...

MADISON, Wis.—Sept. 19, 2023—WPS Health Insurance, powered by Auxiant, is partnering with Health Payment Systems (HPS) to create an integrated network of health care providers for employers choosing its self-funded, or Administrative Services Only, group health plans. Group members’ claims will access the HPS network of providers first and, if not in-network, will then go to the...

MILWAUKEE  —  Tech entrepreneur and 7Summits founder Paul Stillmank, along with a team of seasoned industry veterans, announces the launch of his latest venture, 7Rivers. The Milwaukee-based startup is helping businesses understand and embrace the latest advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning by harnessing the power of their most valuable asset: data. 7Rivers guides...

FOX CITIES, Wis. (September 18, 2023) –  The Fox Cities Chamber is offering a Grow Marketing  Seminar on “Reviews and Reputation Management” on Wednesday, October 11. The event will be from 8 – 9:30 a.m. at Community First Credit Union, 1575 Dresang Way Neenah. Studies show that 93% of consumers read online reviews about a local business...

Contact Colleen McDonald, Sr. Consultant – Earned Media 414-801-3146 | cmcdonald@mcw.edu   Funding available for projects that improve health and health equity in Wisconsin. Milwaukee, Sept. 19, 2023 – The Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (AHW) is offering grants of up to $250,000 for projects planned and implemented by community-led organizations...