MADISON, Wisconsin, July 27 -- The Wisconsin Department of Administration issued the following news release on July 26, 2024: The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) today announced the receipt of 100 applications for digital connectivity projects through the Flexible Facility Program (FFP), totaling $297 million in funding requests, more than double the amount that Wisconsin was awarded for the program. Applications were submitted by 97 local and tribal governments, representing 57 co  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, July 27 -- The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development issued the following news release: * * * More than $206,000 in regional funding to benefit 2,000 students in Southeast Wisconsin * * * The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has awarded $206,130.68 in Regional Career and Education Equipment grants to eight school districts in Southeast Wisconsin. The funding will help schools prepare students for quality jobs and address the state's skilled workforce shor  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, July 26 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: The Paris 2024 Olympic games begin today with events continuing until Aug. 11. Experts from UW-Madison can speak on a wide range of subjects relating to the competition. Going for the gold and endorsement deals Kevin Chung, an assistant professor in marketing at the Wisconsin School of Business, has written about the value of celebrity endorsements on sales in sports. He can discuss the valu  more

KENOSHA, Wisconsin, July 26 -- Carthage College issued the following news: The daughter of a highly respected retired Kenosha pastor has pledged $1.5 million to establish a new Carthage professorship in his honor. The major financial commitment from LeAnn Pedersen Pope '79, who serves on the Carthage Board of Trustees, establishes The Rev. Raymon L. Pedersen Distinguished Professorship in Social Change to further the College's equity and inclusion goals. Ms. Pope grew up in Kenosha, where her  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, July 27 -- The Wisconsin Historical Society issued the following news release: * * * Individuals and organizations statewide recognized for excellence in sharing history * * * The Wisconsin Historical Society is pleased to announce the 2024 winners of the annual Board of Curators Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations across the state for exceptional work aligned with the Society's mission to connect people to the past by collecting, preserving and sharing   more