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UW-River Falls to Offer Halloween Carnival and “Haunted Lab” Science Demonstrations ⋆ 715Newsroom.com
Two special Halloween-themed events are planned at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls on Tuesday, Oct. 20, including a Halloween carnival and “Haunted Labs” science demonstrations. Children in 4K through fifth grade are invited to attend the annual “Halloween in the Halls” event from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., hosted by UWRF Residence Life. Instead of trick-or-treating through residence halls, Residence Life will host carnival activities, such as cornhole, apple bobbing, an egg walk, a bouncy house, crafts and sticker activities. The carnival will be held behind Grimm and Parker Halls, in front of Hathorn Hall and between Johnson and May Halls.
Nobel Prize in physics awarded to Francis Halzen for groundbreaking neutrino research
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in physics to Francis Halzen of the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Scientist who hunts mysterious ghost particles in the Antarctic ice wins Nobel Prize for physics
Francis Halzen said it was predicted that he would win the prize, but the announcement still made him feel “strange.” The 82-year-old scientist is affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the U.S.
Francis Halzen wins Nobel Prize in physics for work on high-energy neutrinos from space
The 82-year-old scientist, originally from Belgium, is affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His research into capturing neutrinos at the South Pole dates back to the 1980s.
Bioblitz: Lakeshore Nature Preserve utilizes citizen science to document biodiversity
The University of Wisconsin Lakeshore Nature Preserve hosted its second annual Bioblitz event Sept. 26. The goal of the event was to document as many species at the preserve as possible over a 15-hour period, according to Lakeshore Nature Preserve Director Brad Herrick. With this documentation of everything within the 300-acre area, the preserve aims...
School of Medicine and Public Health receives grant to investigate links between Alzheimer’s environmental exposures
The Neighborhoods Study from the Center for Health Disparities Research at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has received funding from the National Institutes of Health on an upcoming nationwide project, according to director of Center for Health Disparities and Associate Dean for Social Health Sciences and Programs, Dr. Amy Kind in...
UW–Madison launching free clinic to support unpaid caregivers
MADISON (WKOW) — The University of Wisconsin–Madison will launch a clinic next week aimed at supporting unpaid caregivers in Wisconsin.
UW-Madison police investigate video from meat science facility
University of Wisconsin-Madison police are investigating after a recent UW-Madison graduate released video he says he secretly recorded inside the university’s meat science facility.
WUD Wellness Committee event promotes mental health, wellbeing education amidst semester start
The University of Wisconsin Wisconsin Union Directorate Wellness Committee hosted a new event titled The Amazing Wellness Race Sept. 24 outside at Union South. The event was a collaborative effort from University Recreation & Wellbeing, Mental Health Services and Badger Recovery. The Amazing Wellness Race is a participatory, educational mental health and wellbeing fair, with...
Six Recognized by UW College of Ag & Life Sciences for Exceptional Service
Six visionary leaders will receive the highest honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) this
Career and mental health services are readily available for all UW students to use
The University of Wisconsin offers several resources through segregated fees paid in students’ tuition, such as career services, advising, University Health Services mental health services and more, according to UW segregated fees. Career services at University of Wisconsin are extensive and opportunistic, with many career tools and resources available, according to Assistant Director for Career...
Gift creates visionary program in the UW-Stevens Point Sentry School of Business and Economics
A major gift from the McPartland Family Foundation will drive the creation of a Future Leaders Program through the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Sentry School of Business and Economics.
Kane Brown to perform free student-only concert at UW-Madison
MADISON (WKOW) — Global superstar Kane Brown will perform at an exclusive student-only concert at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Sept. 5.
Former Seahawks Tight End Claimed off Waivers by the Steelers
The Seattle Seahawks added undrafted fullback Brock Lampe on August 6, making them perhaps the only NFL franchise to have not one but three fullbacks on their 90-man training camp roster. In doing so, the Seahawks simultaneously waived undrafted tight end Lance Mason from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. However, things are not to dispair for […] The post Former Seahawks Tight End Claimed off Waivers by the Steelers appeared first on HEAVY.
Morgridge hosts annual science camp for rural high school students
The Morgridge Institute’s Rural Summer Science Camp allows Wisconsin high school students to experiment in the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s world-class bioscience labs.
UW-Eau Claire Reveals Name Of New Academic Building: Riverside Science Center
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s newest academic building has officially been named the Riverside Science Center, after approval by the UW System Board of Regents this July. The five-story structure along the Chippewa River will become the largest facility among the Universities of
A conversation wtih Shawn Eichorst ahead of Big Ten media days
The new University of Wisconsin director of athletes brings recent experiences, old ties ... and quotes back to Madison.
A conversation with Shawn Eichorst ahead of Big Ten media days
The new University of Wisconsin director of athletes brings recent experiences, old ties ... and quotes back to Madison.
Hospital opens ‘1st of its kind’ new interventional radiology suite
The University of Wisconsin expects to double the number of IR procedures performed annually at American Family Children’s Hospital.
In Photo: Girls basketball sports camp - UW-Oshkosh Today
The University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh plays host to a number of sports camps taking place throughout the summer. A girls basketball camp June 30-July 2 featured around 100 young players under the leadership of new UWO assistant coach Claire Levendoski with help from student-athletes. Check out photos below: Learn more: UW-Oshkosh Titans
UW-Oshkosh adds MBA in Business Analytics; program will launch in fall - UW-Oshkosh Today
The University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh is adding a new STEM-designated Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Analytics—designed to prepare the next generation of professionals to turn data into action.
Meet DFP Spring Fellow, Emily Martinez, University of Wisconsin-Madison -
Emily R. Martinez is a second-year PhD student in the Department of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, specializing in comparative politics with a regional focus on Western Europe. Her research sits at the [...]
Iconic UW–Madison Science Hall to get major makeover thanks to $85.2M donation
MADISON (WKOW) — The University of Wisconsin–Madison will renovate its historic Science Hall starting in 2027 thanks to an $85.2 million gift from alumni John and Tashia Morgridge.
UW-La Crosse Sweeps WIAC All-Sports Awards
MADISON, Wis.--University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has secured the three All-Sports Awards distributed by the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) for the 2025-26 academic year, winning the combined trophy, men’s award and women’s award.
2026 Best 40-Under-40 Business Professors: Jirs Meuris, Wisconsin School of Business, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Over the last decade, Poets&Quants has honored more than 540 up-and-coming star MBA and graduate business professors from around the world.
UWL hosts groundbreaking ceremony for phase two of the Prairie Springs Science Center
On Friday, May 8, members of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse community and local media gathered at the south end of the Cowley Hall construction site for the ceremonial groundbreaking of the second phase of the Prairie Springs Science Center. “Today is a great day for this campus. We are here to celebrate something that...
CommUnity Conference to spotlight civic health, engagement across Wisconsin and beyond
The University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh will bring together students, community members and civic leaders for a day of dialogue, learning and connection at the upcoming CommUnity Conference, focused on strengthening civic health at the local, state and global levels.
Teaching Legislative Politics Through a Game: Active Learning, Assignment Co-creation, and Assessment Across Modalities -
Teaching Legislative Politics Through a Game: Active Learning, Assignment Co-creation, and Assessment Across Modalities By Jennifer L. Clemens, University of Wisconsin–Parkside and Michael A. Hansen, University of Turku This article examines a legislative politics simulation [...]
Kristin Eschenfelder named interim dean of UW College of Letters & Science
Professor and Academic Associate Dean Kristin Eschenfelder was appointed as interim dean of the University of Wisconsin College of Letters & Science by Provost John Zumbrunnen, according to an email sent to UW students Thursday. The appointment will be effective May 17, when current Dean of UW L&S Eric Wilcots begins his term as interim chancellor,...
How 10 year community science project is making difference for wildlife management in Wisconsin
The University of Wisconsin Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology welcomed Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wildlife research scientist, Jennifer Stenglein as a part of their weekly seminar series April 8. “Snapshot Wisconsin: A decade of community science wildlife monitoring” is the title of Stenglein’s contribution to the series. Snapshot Wisconsin, an initiative within the...
Leader of University of Wisconsin System Is Fired by the Board
Jay O. Rothman’s departure brought an end to a four-year stint as leader of the university system following a public struggle for power.
Breaking a sweat isn’t easy: Mental health barriers to physical activity
Exercise has long been referenced as a way to clear the mind, take away stress or combat mental health disorders, according to postdoctoral scholar and research associate in the University of Wisconsin Wellbeing and Exercise Laboratory Madeleine Connolly. Practices such as yoga in India and tai chi in China have connected the mind and body through...
A Badgers basketball team builds a foundation for success
The University of Wisconsin-Madison women's basketball program piled up its most wins since 2011.
Jack Pugh, former Wisconsin football star who left the sport to focus on his mental health, dies at 24
The former University of Wisconsin tight end was once a heavily coveted recruit, receiving offers from more than a dozen universities in 2020.
NH's Harvey among top-3 finalists for Patty Kazmaier award
New Hampshire native and University of Wisconsin defenseman Caroline Harvey was announced on Wednesday as a top-three finalist for the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award.
Healthier Bodies, Minds, and Communities: Celebrating National Recreational Sports and Fitness Day with the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Sport and fitness are foundational elements of the Special Olympics movement. Through year-round sport training, competitions, and inclusive fitness opportunities, Special Olympics athletes are empowered to improve their health, build self-confidence, and experience belonging in their communities. At the heart of the Special Olympics mission is a reminder that movement does not have to come with a scoreboard or trophy to create a lasting impact. This focus on participation over performance is emphasized on National Recreational Sports and Fitness Day.
Science and Technology Innovation Center opens, ushering in a new era of STEM education
Monday, Jan. 26 marked a day years in the making when the University of Wisconsin-River Falls new Science and Technology Innovation Center (SciTech) opened for its first day of classes. “We had about two years of design and two and a half years of construction,” said Alan Symicek, chief facilities officer at UWRF. “So this...
Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute Welcomes Three New Academic Institutions: Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee School of Engineering, and Waukesha County Technical College
The Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute (NMDSI) – a first-of-its-kind partnership between Northwestern Mutual, Marquette University, and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) –...
Public health officials take steps to limit measles spread in Dane Co.
MADISON — Public Health Madison Dane County confirmed Monday that a University of Wisconsin-Madison student was infected with measles, marking the county's first confirmed case since 2024.
With Science and Technology Innovation Center, UWRF gets an upgrade
When students at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls return to class on Jan. 26, the newly opened Science and Technology Innovation Center is waiting for them.
With Science and Technology Innovation Center, UWRF gets an upgrade
When students at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls return to class on Jan. 26, the newly opened Science and Technology Innovation Center is waiting for them.
Teaching Legislative Politics Through a Game: Active Learning, Assignment Co-creation, and Assessment Across Modalities -
Teaching Legislative Politics Through a Game: Active Learning, Assignment Co-creation, and Assessment Across Modalities By Jennifer L. Clemens, University of Wisconsin–Parkside and Michael A. Hansen, University of Turku This article examines a legislative politics simulation [...]
Nelson Returns As Assistant Sports Information Director - University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Athletics
Ricky Nelson, who owns a decade of experience with UW-Oshkosh Athletics, has returned to the Titans' sports information office as announced by UW-Oshkosh Sports Information Director Brady Halverson on Monday.
UW-Madison wins Big Ten blood drive, receives $1 million for health
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has been awarded $1 million to advance student or community health after winning a blood drive competition among all Big Ten Conference universities.
Biology bird cam delivers entertainment, learning opportunities
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Department of Biology built a tool with the potential to captivate audiences and support valuable hands-on learning opportunities for students.