MADISON, Wisconsin, March 6 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: The party Just. Keeps. Going! As the University of Wisconsin nears the close of its 175th anniversary year, there's one final flagship event you won't want to miss. It's the biggest and best yet, with more than 60 events. UW-Madison is opening its doors wide, inviting everyone to a 175th Anniversary Community Open House April 5-7. On deck: family-friendly fun, interactive science and art activ  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 6 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin released the following statement on Wednesday, March 6 following a ceremony in which Governor Tony Evers signed bills authorizing a new engineering building, capital projects and reciprocity changes. I want to express my deep appreciation to both Governor Evers and the State Legislature for supporting and approving vitally important priorities for UW--Madison and the  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 6 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: A new 395,000-square-foot facility that would replace the 64,000-square-foot building at 1410 Engineering Drive would give the College of Engineering the modern space to educate many more engineering students and position the College to stay competitive with its peers nationwide. Artist's rendition Gov. Tony Evers today, Wednesday, March 6, signed into law a series of bipartisan bills that incl  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 7 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is partnering with three other state agencies and organizations to offer free virtual suicide prevention trainings for rural faith leaders in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Clergy and lay leaders who serve congregations of all faiths and denominations are welcome. "We recognize that faith is an important element in the lives of   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 6 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: This week, Partners in Giving announced the results of their fall 2023 campaign, recognizing the collective impact of state, University of Wisconsin-Madison and UW Health employees in Dane County who pledged nearly $2 million for local, state, national and international charities. "On an annual basis, nearly 4,000 state, UW and UW Health employees come together to 'Be part of something bigger'   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 7 (TNSres) -- The Universities of Wisconsin issued the following news on March 6, 2024: Today, more than 150 outstanding undergraduate student researchers from across the Universities of Wisconsin, together with their faculty advisers, shared their research findings with state legislators, state business and nonprofit leaders, UW alumni, and other supporters at the UW's 20th annual Research in the Rotunda (https://www.wisconsin.edu/research-in-the-rotunda/) event in th  more

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, March 7 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Campus issued the following news: B.J. Hollars, an award-winning author and professor of English at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, will be the featured speaker for the next Thursdays at the U lecture at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. Hollars will share experiences and stories from his 2018 book, "The Road South: Personal Stories of the Freedom Riders," from 12:30-1:30 p.m. March 14 in the Blue Hills Lecture Hall   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 7 -- The Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds issued the following news: Retirees of the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) will receive an increase in their pension benefits this year. The Core annuity will increase by 3.6%, while the Variable annuity will rise by 15%. Both adjustments will be reflected on retirees' May 1, 2024, annuity payments. ETF Secretary John Voelker and ETF Board Chair William Ford recently approved the annuity adjustments based on c  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, March 7 -- The Wisconsin Historical Society issued the following news release: The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of Lakeview Hospital in Milwaukee (Milwaukee County) on the State Register of Historic Places. Lakeview Hospital was one of Milwaukee's earliest and most successful osteopathic hospitals. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presented the certificate to Carl Mueller and Jen Davel. Three local osteopaths opened the hospital in  more

MOSEL, Wisconsin, March 7 -- The Wisconsin Historical Society issued the following news release: The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Mojave Shipwreck on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presented a certificate to Steve Radovan. The shipwreck is located 12.5 miles northeast of the Sheboygan Breakwater Lighthouse, partially embedded in a lakebed 295 feet below the surface of Lake Michigan. The Mojave was christen  more

ALGOMA, Wisconsin, March 7 -- The Wisconsin Historical Society issued the following news release: The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Trinidad Shipwreck on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presented the certificate to Brendon Baillod and Robert Jaeke. The shipwreck is located 9.5 miles east of the Algoma Pierhead Lighthouse, partially embedded in the lakebed 270 feet below the surface of Lake Michigan. The Trin  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 7 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 6, 2024: * * * Ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris' visit to Madison on Wednesday to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration's investments promoting union job growth and apprenticeship programs, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: "The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is thrilled to welcome Vice President Harris back to Wisconsin to highlight the   more