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Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout already stands out among its peers as Wisconsin’s only Polytechnic University. This fall, it also stands apart as the only one of the Universities of Wisconsin to demonstrate growth in all major enrollment categories, including new freshmen, new transfer students, other undergraduates, graduate students, total headcount and full-time equivalent students.

MADISON, Wis.—Enrollment at eight of the Universities of Wisconsin this fall increased, according to preliminary estimates based on Day One student counts as overall enrollment held steady. New freshman enrollment is up three percent, or nearly 900 students, according to the preliminary estimates -- with eight universities showing new freshman enrollment increases of five...

Madison, Wis. (September 9, 2025) – Edgewood University is honored to receive a combined gift of $100,000 from the Home Instead office and their owner in celebration of the University’s upcoming centennial and to support vital scholarships for nursing students. Chad Weis, General Manager of the Madison office of Home Instead®, made a gift...

WAUSAU, Wis. (Sep. 9, 2025) — Bone & Joint Clinic, S.C. (Bone & Joint), Central Wisconsin’s leading provider of comprehensive orthopedic and pain management services, has partnered with IRONBULL, a nonprofit dedicated to organizing premier endurance and outdoor events, as the Exclusive Sports Medicine Provider of IRONBULL events. The partnership will kick off with the Rib Mountain Trail Races on Saturday, Sept. 13. The event...

MADISON, WI—September 9, 2025—Philip Morris International’s U.S. businesses (PMI U.S.) today shared details of their philanthropic investments in Wisconsin, with approximately $120,000 committed since 2021. This follows the release of the company’s Philanthropy 2025 Benchmark Survey, “Invested in America: Today’s High Standards for U.S. Companies,” which found that Americans want a different kind of corporate philanthropy, one rooted...

PARK FALLS — Gov. Tony Evers today joined Marshfield Clinic Health System leadership, members of his administration, and local leaders in Park Falls to celebrate the grand opening of the new Marshfield Medical Center-Park Falls. In 2022, the governor awarded $20 million through the Healthcare Infrastructure Capital Grant Program—a program created by Gov. Evers using federal pandemic relief funds...

MILWAUKEE – Near West Side Partners (NWSP) is excited to announce Benjamin Biddle and Molly Howard with The Booth MKE as the winners of the Rev-Up MKE small business competition. The winner was announced live on Monday, September 8, 2025 at the end of the expo-style event, in which the fifteen finalists hosted booths to showcase their business ideas to...

Efforts part of a commitment to drug overdose protection As part of a continued, comprehensive response to the state's drug overdose epidemic, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is distributing more than 131,000 xylazine test strips to community organizations and renewing the statewide naloxone standing order for pharmacists. "Drug overdoses...

Legislation codifies recent court decision that overturned a law preventing disabled individuals from receiving unemployment benefits MADISON, WI – Today, Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D-Appleton) and Representative Christine Sinicki (D-Milwaukee) proposed legislation ensuring that disabled Wisconsinites are able to access the full range of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits that...

Exclusive Executive Peer Advisory and Mentorship Program Click here to view this release on our website MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – unveiled the Wisconsin Executive Forum program, a long-term peer community for Wisconsin CEOs, Presidents, COOs, and senior business leaders. Through high-impact monthly...

Credit union celebrates Milwaukee with exclusive Light the Hoan debit card and “Bulb Dedication” promotion MILWAUKEE (Sept. 9, 2025) — In celebration of its partnership with Light the Hoan, UW Credit Union will host a series of three 10-minute colored light shows this weekend. The community animations kick off on Friday, Sept. 12, and run through Sunday,...

WEDC invested over $91 million toward tax incentives, grants, and loans to local communities and businesses in fiscal year 2025, the highest volume of investment from WEDC in past five years MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), announced today that the Evers Administration made record investments in...

Widely used agricultural pesticides nicknamed “neonics” are posing a threat to pollinators and the crops they support, experts said during a briefing at the State Capitol.  Rep. Lee Snodgrass, D-Appleton, yesterday hosted the information session with members of environmental advocacy group Clean Wisconsin and specialists from UW-Madison. She circulated a package of legislation earlier...

-- Widely used agricultural pesticides nicknamed “neonics” are posing a threat to pollinators and the crops they support, experts said during a briefing at the State Capitol.  Rep. Lee Snodgrass, D-Appleton, yesterday hosted the information session with members of environmental advocacy group Clean Wisconsin and specialists from UW-Madison. She circulated a package of legislation...