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News Story Leadership and Civic Engagement
2017 Chancellor’s Award Recipients Announced
UW Colleges and UW-Extension Chancellor Cathy Sandeen presented 13 awards at the institutions’ annual Chancellor’s Awards event on September 21, 2017, in Madison. The awards recognize the exceptional teaching, outreach, collaborations and public service of both UW Colleges and UW-Extension employees, as well as valued partners and supporters.
News Story Economic Development
WisPolitics Partners with UW Colleges & UW-Extension to Host Roundtables on Navigating the New Economy
Learn from state and local experts about how to better navigate the new economy during roundtables in Hudson, Richland Center and Sheboygan. The events are free and open to the public. Reserve your seat today.
News Story Educational Access and Innovation
2017 Fall Convocation Marks the Start of a New School Year
Colleagues from all 14 University of Wisconsin Colleges campuses as well as the central office took part in the 2017 Fall Convocation at UW-Fox Valley on August 31.
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Press Release
UW INVESTMENT BOOSTS CONNECTIVITY, OPPORTUNITIES FOR UPHAM WOODS
A $250,000 University of Wisconsin investment in Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center’s technological infrastructure has exponentially increased its capabilities for modern environmental education.
Press Coverage
UW-Baraboo sets research record in Rotunda
Student researchers from the University of Wisconsin Colleges participated in Research in the Rotunda, including a record number of students from UW-Baraboo. The annual event showcases undergraduate research projects from across the UW System.
Press Release
125 Undergraduate Students Showcase Research at UW System’s 14th Annual Research in the Rotunda
State legislators joined UW System and institutional leaders in welcoming 125 students and more than 50 faculty mentors to the State Capitol for the UW System’s 14th Annual Research in the Rotunda event.
Press Coverage
UW-Waukesha professor wins Teaching Excellence Award
Cassandra Phillips, an English professor at the University of Wisconsin-Waukesha, received a 2017 Teaching Excellence award from the Board of Regents.
Press Coverage
Ideadvance Seed Fund now open to some UW System alumni
The Ideadvance Seed Fund awards grants to early-stage startups, with a focus on education. The program is now open to most UW System alumni, in addition to students, faculty and staff of the university system.