Tag: UW System
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‘Historic’ UW Regents decision propels new Western Technical College transfer degree
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LA CROSSE (WKBT) – Western Technical College President Roger Stanford declared the state Board of Regents’ recent approval of transfers from technical schools to the UW System as “truly an historic day” for Western campuses. “Above all, this agreement makes bachelor’s degrees more attainable to more people,” Stanford said in a news release Tuesday to…
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Lakeshore Technical College Announces New Transfer Partnership | Seehafer News
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Lakeshore Technical College has announced plans, for the first time, to offer Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degrees in the fall.LTC President Dr. Paul Carlsen says that through a new partnership with UW-Green Bay students graduating with either degree will have guaranteed junior standing when they enroll at Green Bay to pursue a…
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UW System to accept transfers from tech college associate’s degree recipients | WLUK
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MADISON (WLUK) — Students who earn associate’s degrees at eight technical colleges in Wisconsin will be able to transfer to the state’s public universities.The University of Wisconsin System announced Friday that those who earn associate of arts or science degrees in liberal studies will be able to transfer to UW schools with junior standing.The programs…
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Video: UW-Green Bay Prof. Todd Hillhouse’s novel research honored with a 2022 Regent Scholar Award
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Assistant Professor Todd Hillhouse (Psychology) was one of three faculty members across the UW System to receive a 2022 Regent Scholar Award from the UW System for distinction in research, innovation and entrepreneurship, this week. His work was recognized and honored by the UW System Board of Regents Research, Economic Development, and Innovation (REDI) Committee,…
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UW-Green Bay Receives $275,402 from Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin to Train Next Generation of Water Scientists
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Green Bay, Wis—The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will receive $275,402 in support from the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin this year to enhance its water-related academic programs. The funding is part of a statewide initiative, backed by the Wisconsin State Legislature and Gov. Tony Evers, to tackle 10 grand water challenges and support curriculum development, undergraduate…
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Fewer Wisconsin high school students are going to college. A hot labor market may be the reason. (Enrollment up at UW-Green Bay campuses)
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“…While every two-year UW System school has had substantial enrollment losses over the past decade, three have seen recent increases. Enrollments at UW-Green Bay campuses in Marinette, Manitowoc and Sheboygan have gone up between 8.7 percent and 18.8 percent amid the pandemic. UW-Green Bay Chancellor Michael Alexander attributes that to the university’s Rising Phoenix initiative enabling…
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A letter to faculty and staff from Mike Falbo, UW System interim president
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In my first days as Interim UW System President, I want to express my appreciation to all of you for your dedication to UW System Administration and the UW campuses. I am honored by the opportunity to lead this great system of higher education, and to work with all of you to advance the mission…
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Op-ed: UW System deserves your support, faces challenges head on
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By Tommy Thompson, President, University of Wisconsin System When I left my parents’ farm in Elroy to attend UW-Madison, we were so poor that I carried my belongings in a paper bag instead of a suitcase. I went on to earn a law degree, serve in the legislature, get elected to four terms as governor,…
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Reminder: Applications open for Project Growth Grants
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New grant program aims to build relationships between early care and business communities MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) opened applications today for Project Growth, a $20 million grant program designed to help solve the challenges facing Wisconsin’s child care system and bolster the state’s economy. “Strengthening Wisconsin’s child care system…
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UW System President Tommy Thompson Honored at UW-Green Bay – Green Bay News Network
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UW System President Tommy Thompson Honored at UW-Green BayGreen Bay, Wis.—An appreciative crowd said farewell to UW System President (and former Wisconsin Governor) Tommy Thompson, as he made a stop at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay on Tuesday, March 15th, 2022. Thompson visited with students at the new E-Sports Lab in the University Union, before…