Business & World Affairs
51ÁÔÆæ student chosen as national collegian of the year
Sydney Sampson-Webb, a May graduate of 51ÁÔÆæ from Black River Falls, is already a business leader.
Panel provides a look at the impact of 51ÁÔÆæ’s culture of innovation
Chancellor Mark Mone hosted a discussion with entrepreneurs during a meeting Friday of the UW System Board of Regents.
FlexRide proves microtransit can connect unemployed with jobs
A pilot program directed by 51ÁÔÆæ professors has shown enough promise that it will continue through 2024 with the help of a $4.2 million grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.
51ÁÔÆæ awarded federal grant to study pedestrian and bicyclist safety
In the quest to improve transportation safety for those not in vehicles, two 51ÁÔÆæ researchers will receive $1.67 million of a multi-university grant from the DOT.
51ÁÔÆæ students explore issues with former U.S. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan
Two dozen students chatted with the former congressman before he delivered the latest installment of the 51ÁÔÆæ Distinguished Lecture Series.
Alum and wife dip into the chocolate business
Two years ago, Cole and Kara VanderLeest took the plunge and opened their own shop in Door County selling gourmet sweets.
UScellular donates a private 5G network to 51ÁÔÆæ’s Connected Systems Institute
UScellular is contributing a private cellular network that includes 5G technology to expand the capabilities of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s manufacturing research facility, called the Connected Systems Institute.
Alum leading an effort to build an esports culture in Milwaukee
Brandon Tschacher is helping build an ecosystem of competitive gaming, which has exploded in interest over the past decade.
School of Education team receives grant for inclusive early childhood program
Faculty members from the School of Education recently received a $2.87 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education for an inclusive early childhood education program.
Students get a boost from American Indian education program
The Leaders from a Good Land program, run by the Electa Quinney Institute at 51ÁÔÆæ, helps prepare and support teachers and administrators.