MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, April 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Wisconsin's Milwaukee Campus issued the following news release: The Kohler Trust for Clean Water has given the UWM Foundation $1.3 million toward construction of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences' state-of-the-art Research Vessel Maggi Sue. This gift brings the university within $3.5 million of its goal of $20 million needed to begin the construction process. "For decades, the Kohler name has been sy  more

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama, April 3 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news release: The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program has selected three University of Alabama students as Goldwater Scholars for 2024-2025. The latest selections bring UA's number of Goldwater Scholars to 65. The three students are Jackson Maxwell, of Pelham; Lena Seyfarth, of Janesville, Wisconsin; and Michael Zengel, of New Orleans. Jackson Maxwell is an Honors College student studyi  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 3 -- The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection issued the following news release: The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding farmers and manure applicators to check the runoff risk advisory forecast before spreading manure on fields. This tool helps determine the potential for manure runoff from a field depending on weather conditions and soil temperature. The runoff risk advisory forecast i  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 2 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Farmers Jan Shepel (at near left) and Jim Koch (in wheelchair) flank a 110-pound iron meteorite sitting on their family dining table at their home and Vienna EqHo Farm in the Town of Vienna, Wis. Included in the background, from left to right, are Shepel's sister, Laurie Shepel; Carrie Eaton, curator of the UW Geology Museum; science writer Will Cushman; Noriko Kita, a distinguished scientist an  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 3 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Kevin McDonald to the School Board of Indian River County. Kevin McDonald McDonald, of Vero Beach, is retired and previously served as a Business Development Manager for Ricoh Americas Corporation. He is the former Chairman, President, and Treasurer of The Geneva School of Manhattan Board of Directors. McDonald earned his   more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Key Point: "Bobb is a former Trump lawyer and ex-reporter for the far-right One America News Network, who gained prominence after Trump's 2020 loss for promoting bogus fraud charges in Arizona, Wisconsin and elsewhere, and was part of Trump-backed efforts to substitute fake electors for ones that Joe Biden won in some states." The Guardian: RNC plan for 2020 denialist to head 'election integrity' unit r  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, April 3 -- Marquette University issued the following news release: Rev. Peter Nguyen, S.J., 2024 holder of the Rev. Francis Wade Chair at Marquette University, will deliver "Sharing Our Dying and Deaths: Edith Stein's Theology of Community" for the annual Wade Public Lecture on Wednesday, April 10, at 4:30 p.m. at Raynor Library, 1355 W. Wisconsin Ave. The lecture is hosted by the Office of the Provost. No registration is required. A reception will be held immediately fol  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, April 3 -- Marquette University issued the following news release: The Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University has partnered with the Arthur W. Page Society - the world's leading professional association for senior public relations and corporate communications executives and educators - to host a half-day conference highlighting current and future trends in corporate communication on Wednesday, April 10, from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the Alumni Memorial Unio  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, April 3 -- Milwaukee Area Technical College issued the following news on April 2, 2024: For more than two decades, Milwaukee native Lena Taylor represented nearly 180,000 residents of the state's 4th Senate District, a section of northern Milwaukee County that includes the city of Glendale, the village of Shorewood, and parts of northern Wauwatosa and western Brown Deer. Today, her public service has become much more personal. As a newly minted Wisconsin Circuit Court jud  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 2 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Pedestrians walk down East Campus Mall alongside 175 Anniversary banners. Visitors are welcome to campus during the open house April 5-7. Photo: Althea Dotzour Come on in! That's the invite from the University of Wisconsin-Madison for its 175th Anniversary Community Open House April 5-7, featuring more than 60 events, from science experiments to a scavenger hunt to building tours. "We're prou  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, April 3 -- Herzing University issued the following news: Herzing University made a notable appearance at the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE) 2024 Annual Conference, highlighting the importance of inclusivity across nursing education. Represented by Jarvis Racine, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Workforce Development and Government Affairs, and Dr. Rosalind Woodson, Senior Director of Nursing, Herzing University laid the gro  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 3 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry issued the following news: Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that six new states have joined Pennsylvania in its federal lawsuit against Mariner Finance regarding widespread violations of multiple consumer protection laws that cost consumers hundreds of millions of dollars. Illinois, Indiana, New York, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Wisconsin filed a Motion to Intervene in the lawsuit, which the court gra  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, April 3 -- Quarles and Brady, a law firm, issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that six of its Franchise & Distribution attorneys have been named 2024 "Legal Eagles" by Franchise Times. "Legal Eagles" are attorneys who live and breathe franchising and understand the nuances of the unique business model. The six Quarles partners recognized are: * Andrew Beilfuss, Naples, Fla. * Megan Center, Wash  more

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, April 3 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Campus issued the following news: By Denise Olson For the 2023-24 academic year, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire welcomed 241 international students arriving here from 31 countries to live and study. These students come here for instruction, of course, but they also choose international education to experience new places and cultures. Those enriching experiences can be further enhanced through the intercultural imm  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 3 -- TruStage, formerly the CUNA Mutual Group, issued the following news release: Financial institutions that use the cloud version of Digital Storefront from TruStage can now offer consumers a new product -- GAP. TruStage GAP coverage is designed to help eliminate the difference between how much a vehicle is worth and how much a consumer owes in the event the vehicle is totaled or stolen and not recovered. GAP helps credit unions or other financial institutions manag  more

WHITEWATER, Wisconsin, April 3 -- The University of Wisconsin Whitewater campus issued the following news release: As a communication sciences and disorders major at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Kelly Pollina has taken advantage of many opportunities offered to undergraduate students in the program, including research, community service and other hands-on projects. She recently earned an opportunity afforded to only 10 students from colleges and universities around the nation. In F  more

WHITEWATER, Wisconsin, April 3 -- The University of Wisconsin Whitewater campus issued the following news release: The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Department of Special Education, a program unique in the state with its mission to prepare professionals to become change agents in their support of individuals with disabilities and their families, has been named a recipient of the 2024 Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents Teaching Excellence Award. The award is made to an academic dep  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 3 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to learn more about upcoming trail projects at Peninsula State Park in Door County. The Northern Lake Michigan Coastal Master Plan, publicly reviewed and approved in 2018 by the Natural Resources Board, authorizes several improvements to the trails at Peninsula State Park to improve trail sustainability and visito  more