Category: News Phlash
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$659K grant to help UWGB fund research projects, train next generation of water scientists | Fox 11
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By Mallory Allen GREEN BAY (WLUK) — Hundreds of thousands of dollars in funding will help UW-Green Bay address Wisconsin’s biggest water challenges. On Monday, the university announced it has received a grant from Freshwater Collaborative worth just under $659,000. The money will be used for immersive research projects and to provide training opportunities for…
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Bonding over brass UW-Green Bay to build student skills, connections at inaugural Brass Day | Press Times
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By Janelle FisherCity Pages Editor Advanced middle and high school brass players from across Northeast Wisconsin are being invited to participate in the inaugural UW-Green Bay Brass Day, a one-day event featuring instrument-specific sessions and masterclasses and an ensemble performance. Brass Day is led by UW-Green Bay’s own brass instructors — Michelle McQuade-Dewhirst, French horn;…
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Changes in Inflation by City | Wallet Hub
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Thomas S. Nesslein Ph.D. – Associate Professor, Cofrin School of Business – University of Wisconsin – Green Bay Let us begin by clearly noting the difference between inflation, that is, the general increase in the price level over time from the rise in prices of specific goods that may be significantly outpacing increases in the…
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Fraud experts explain growing cryptocurrency-based scams at community event | Green Bay Press Gazette
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By Vivian Barrett The Brown County Sheriff’s Office has investigated over $4.6 million lost to cryptocurrency scams since the beginning of 2024, according to Sgt. Justin Raska. A relatively new scam format in which scammers direct victims to convert cash into cryptocurrency through crypto ATMs is exploding. Cryptocurrency ATM-involved scams in Wisconsin increased by 99% in one…
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Transferring to UW-Green Bay: The Journey of One Migrating Phoenix
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Have you ever needed to change your surroundings to achieve your academic dreams? You’re not alone. In fact, in the Fall of 2024, about 13% of all undergraduates in the U.S. (that’s about 1.5 million!) were transfer students. One characteristic many of them share, other than seeking a fresh start, is they tend not to…
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Hutton Bill to Curb UW Online Course Surcharges Receives Public Hearing in Senate | Urban Milwaukee
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By State Sen. Rob Hutton MADISON, Wis. — Legislation by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) to limit add-on fees at Universities of Wisconsin campuses — Senate Bill 532 — received a public hearing today in the Senate Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges. SB 532 would prohibit UW campuses from charging an additional fee for classes offered exclusively online unless…
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UWGB will adapt to higher education changing landscape | WBAY
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By WBAY News Staff GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – Big changes could soon be coming to UW-Green Bay. To adapt to the rapidly changing, and financially challenging landscape of higher education, UWGB’s chancellor is set to implement forward-thinking changes He outlined his thinking in an open letter written to Northeast Wisconsin, the result of a…
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Door County Veteran Builds Community of Healing Through Agriculture | Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation
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On a Thursday night, a bonfire crackles as Jacob VandenPlas passes plates and stories among fellow veterans gathered on his farm. They’ve spent the day tending the soil, caring for plants and, most importantly, working alongside one another. As the sun sets and the fire blazes on, the conversation shifts to stories of service, struggles…
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Door County Science on Tap- Spiders and Spider Research | Happening Next
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Join us on October 16th for the first Door County Science on Tap of the year! Mike Draney, a professor at UW Green Bay and Curator of the Richter Museum of Natural History will be joining us to talk all about spiders and what it means to make them your life’s work! The event will…
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Keifer Sykes returns to Green Bay, giving back to local youth before his biggest honor | WFRV
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By Daniel Schuster GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) — Before his jersey is raised into the rafters at the Kress Center, one of the greatest players in UW-Green Bay men’s basketball history spent his morning back where his journey began — giving back to the next generation. Keifer Sykes, the high-flying point guard who became the…