MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, May 31 -- Marquette University issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: Marquette University President Michael R. Lovell announced today that the Mellon Foundation has given $1.25 million to the university to extend its successful prison initiatives programs. The programs create pathways to higher education for people impacted by incarceration across southeast Wisconsin. "This important gift will continue to help us expand the traditional boundaries of higher ed  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 31 -- Brown University issued the following news: The Brown University men's ultimate frisbee team ended its nine-month season flying high as it captured the top spot at the 2024 USA Ultimate Division I College Championships. The members of Brown's team, Brownian Motion (referred to as BMo), traveled to Madison, Wisconsin, over Memorial Day weekend for the tournament, where they won matchups against college teams from Alabama, Texas, Michigan, Georgia and Colorado  more

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wisconsin, May 31 -- Mid-State Technical College issued the following news: Two Mid-State Technical College students earned top rankings at the 2024 Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Leadership Conference held May 10 - 14 in Chicago. Students were able to compete at the national event after placing at the Wisconsin BPA State Leadership Conference in February. Tara Chapman, Tomah, placed in two events, earning fifth place in Presentation Individual and tenth pla  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 31 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: The University of Wisconsin 175th Anniversary state tour is back on the road this summer, relaunching with a visit to the Fox Valley on Thursday to celebrate the university's longstanding partnership and connection to local businesses, community groups, leaders, alumni and future Badgers. Focused on education Through Bucky's Classroom, UW-Madison student ambassadors have met with more than 200   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 31 (TNSres) -- The University of Wisconsin's School of Medicine and Public Health issued the following news: New research indicates that using smartphones seems to improve adolescents' moods, at least in the very short term. According to a new study by researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, adolescents report better moods when using their smartphones than when not using them, and that their moods improved while they were using t  more