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State Tipoffs Involving Wisconsin Newsletter for Friday February 09, 2024 ( 7 items )  

Marquette University School of Dentistry Dean Appointed to Governor's Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Feb. 8 -- Marquette University issued the following news release: Dr. Elsbeth Kalenderian, dean of the Marquette University School of Dentistry, has been appointed to the Governor's Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce by Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, his office announced on Tuesday. The task force is charged with studying the workforce challenges facing the state's health care system, including recruitment and retention; identifying ways to improve patient care and allevi  more

RISE Initiative to focus on strategic faculty hiring to solve grand challenges
MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 8 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Through strategic additions of people and resources, RISE will build collaborative networks of faculty to tap high-priority research and development funding, make transformative discoveries with real-world impact, and equip students with the knowledge and skills to extend that impact into their careers. Photo: Bryce Richter The new Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) I  more

Universities of Wisconsin Introduce Wisconsin Online One-Stop Website for Online Programs
MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 9 -- The University of Wisconsin Green Bay campus issued the following news release on Feb. 8, 2024: The Universities of Wisconsin today unveiled a new one-stop, easily searchable website that provides access to and information about every fully online degree program being offered at the constellation of 13 public universities. Wisconsin Online - with the URL online.wisconsin.edu - will list the more than 200 fully online programs offered by the 13 universities, includ  more

University of Wisconsin-Platteville: Reynolds Appointed as Provost, Vice Chancellor
PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, Feb. 9 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news release: University of Wisconsin-Platteville Chancellor Dr. Tammy Evetovich has announced that Dr. Laura Reynolds has been appointed provost and vice chancellor of Academic Affairs. "I am pleased to welcome Dr. Reynolds to UW-Platteville," said Chancellor Evetovich. "She clearly has a strong understanding of and commitment to the role of a regional public comprehensive university and the student  more

UW-Madison launches ambitious environmental sustainability initiative
MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 8 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin has announced a new sustainability plan that represents the most comprehensive environmental sustainability initiative in UW-Madison's history and that will advance the university's research and education missions while also making campus a living laboratory for sustainable practices. Photo: Jeff Miller The University of Wisconsin-Madison has a rich history of adva  more

Wis. Natural Resources Dept. Awards Brownfield Grant to Juneau County
MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 9 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on Feb. 8, 2024: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department has awarded brownfield assessment services to Juneau County to assist with the investigation of environmental contamination at a former auto salvage yard in the town of Necedah. The award is from the DNR's Wisconsin Assessment Monies program, which provides contractor services for the en  more

WisGOP Statement on Special Counsel Robert Hur's Report
MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 9 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news release: If you are covering Special Counsel Robert Hur's report on President Joe Biden's classified documents case, please consider the following statement from the Republican Party of Wisconsin: "The Special Counsel report confirms what every American has known since his inauguration: Joe Biden is not mentally up for the task of serving as President of the United States. If, as the Special Counsel asserts,  more