Category: News
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Statewide prison education program aims to boost economy, reduce recidivism
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This article was originally written by Lisa Bauer for UW-Madison On a chilly May afternoon at Oakhill Correctional Institution, 15 people filed in wearing graduation gowns over their prison-issued uniforms. Their faces showed pride in earning a degree that will benefit them, their communities and the state. “I see my education preparing me for reentry…
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Video: The Day the Phoenix Didn’t Stand Still
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Myth on the move! The day that the Phoenix sculpture didn’t stand still on the UW-Green Bay campus. Transcript: Every year, hundreds of thousands of birds migrate through Green Bay. But this year, something different took flight. Radar picked up an unfamiliar signal. Large, metallic, and definitely not flapping. As an ornithologist, I don’t usually…
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Stand Up and Shine with Mary Gallagher: A Stand-Up Comedy Show Just For You
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Friday, Sept. 13, 2025 7 – 9 p.m. Village Grille Events Come see clean stand-up comedy! Wisconsin native, UWGB grad, headlining comic and TV & film actor Mary Gallagher will be headlining this show, with a little help from some local funny voices. Mary is currently on tour from Los Angeles, and bringing her stand-up comedy…
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Teachers Rethink Language Learning in the Age of AI
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On August 22, UW-Green Bay hosted College Credit in High School (CCIHS) World Languages teacher workshop to address curricular changes in the face of AI and how to incorporate cultural content and global awareness. Over 50 CCIHS teachers attended in-person and virtually. Presenters included Rachelle Schuster (Bay Port High School), Hayley Vandenbush (Denmark High School),…
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UW-Green Bay mourns the passing of John P. Cofrin, Jr.
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Faculty and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay were sad to learn that John P. Cofrin, Jr. passed away this summer at his home in Bellingham, Washington. Cofrin was one of Barbara Hauxhurst Cofrin and John Cofrin Sr.’s six children who established the Cofrin Arboretum endowment to honor their father, and grandfather Austin E.…
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October Stories from Experience
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Join the Schreiber Institute for Women’s Leadership on October 23, 4-5:30 p.m. at the Multicultural Center in Menasha for the inspiring story of Adriana McCleer, Ph.D., Community Partnerships Supervisor, Appleton Public Library. Members register free. Adriana McCleer is the Community Partnerships Supervisor at Appleton Public Library where she cultivates programs, services, community engagement, outreach and…
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Strengthening Adult Protective Services in Wisconsin
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UW-Green Bay offers free Adult Protective Services (APS) training to provide essential knowledge and best practices, ensuring the safety and dignity of vulnerable adults when receiving care in Wisconsin. UW-Green Bay is the exclusive partner of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) in providing comprehensive online training for Adult Protective Services (APS) professionals across…
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Compassionate Heights Opens New Assisted Living Community in Beechwood
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Written by Ray York. June 2025 Sheboygan County, WI – Compassionate Heights, a locally owned assisted living community, is proud to announce the opening of its newest facility in rural Beechwood, Wisconsin. Thanks to support from the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW-Green Bay, Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) and Sheboygan County’s Revolving…
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Krazian Fuzian: New Culinary Destination in Sheboygan Blends Cultures, Community and Cuisine
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Written by Ray York. July 2025 Sheboygan County, WI – A bold new restaurant is making waves in Sheboygan’s culinary scene with a uniquely flavorful blend of Asian and American traditions. Krazian Fuzian, located at 906 S. 15th Street, offers a vibrant and welcoming space where flavors, cultures, and community come together. To celebrate the…
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SBDC Success Story: Carbliss Launched in Sheboygan, now with retailers throughout the U.S.
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Written by Kathleen B. Ginder-Vogel. July 2025. After launching in 2018, Carbliss, makers of 100-calorie canned cocktails with no sugar or carbohydrates, has expanded throughout the U.S., with retailers in 17 states. Owners Adam and Amanda Kroener worked with the Small Business Development Center at the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay (SBDC) and the Sheboygan County…