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GREEN BAY, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay fall graduates will cross the stage on Saturday, while being urged to “innovate and think creatively” to enhance the region. A total of 485 eligible graduates and their families celebrate the 2023 Fall Commencement, Saturday, December 16, 2023 in two ceremonies at the Weidner Center. 

MADISON, Wis., - New research from an interdisciplinary team of scholars at UW-Madison shows that mothers with low incomes have a strong awareness of credit scoring, do not reject the credit scoring system's legitimacy, and look to work within this system to pursue their financial goals. Published in the Journal of Consumer Affairs, this mixed-methods...

MADISON — A protein that could regenerate heart tissue and a new treatment for diabetes and obesity have taken top honors from WARF. The first 2023 WARF Innovation Award has been given to the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Ahmed Mahmoud, assistant professor of cell and regenerative biology; Timothy Kamp, professor of cardiology; and Youngsook Lee,...

The Wisconsin Transportation Projects Commission (TPC) today voted to advance two major highway projects that offer significant safety improvements along heavily used freight corridors critical to agricultural economies. The projects – along US 18/151 from Madison to Dodgeville and US 151 from Columbus to Waupun – received unanimous votes from the bipartisan commission and...

MILWAUKEE (December 13, 2023) – Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is gearing up for the busy holiday travel season with more flights to more places this winter. With new nonstop flights added over the last year, and flight frequencies increasing during the month of December, MKE is prepared to welcome more than 250,000 arriving and departing holiday travelers...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Badger Corrugating Company (Badger) has joined the state's Green Tier program as a Tier 1 participant. Badger's Tier 1 status affirms its commitment to sustainability and desire to develop plans for continuous environmental improvement. Green Tier is a voluntary program for businesses, local governments and...

MADISON - The statewide and four local Wisconsin chambers of commerce will partner with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation (USCCF) to conduct Civics Bee contests in Wisconsin next year. The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce, Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce, Racine Area Manufacturers and Commerce, and the Wausau Chamber of Commerce, will host regional Civics Bee contests starting in the spring. Wisconsin Manufacturers...

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announced today that eight Wisconsin communities will receive a total of $11,320,258 in federal discretionary funds through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program to improve roadway safety. This is the second round of the SS4A Grant Program through the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT). Combined with the first...

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative today announced Rachel Malcore as the newest addition to the company’s communication team. Malcore will serve as the public relations specialist. She plays an integral role in crafting strategic messaging and creating engaging content on behalf of the association and its affiliates. Malcore received her undergraduate...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Vesper is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes replacing the raw water main from Well Road to the treatment plant, constructing the water main looping...

Whitewater, WI December 7th- UW-Whitewater Occupational Safety students enrolled in Safety 481 (Analysis and Design for Safety in Industrial Operations) had an exciting opportunity to work on a real-world safety project during this fall semester. UW-Whitewater alum and current Environment, Health, and Safety Director for Johnson Health Tech, Eric Olson, reached out to safety professor Dr. Todd...

STEVENS POINT, Wisc., Dec. 13, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa announced four projects to improve infrastructure, housing, and economic conditions for underserved rural and Native American communities.  “People everywhere, regardless of where they live, deserve access to quality housing, good schools and the opportunity to...