Wednesday - November 27, 2024
State Tipoffs Involving Wisconsin Newsletter for Friday August 23, 2024 ( 6 items )  

Burp Science: How UW-Platteville is Turning Cow Gas Into Research Gold
PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, Aug. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news release: The University of Wisconsin-Platteville's Pioneer Farm is leading the way in agricultural innovation with the introduction of the GreenFeed machine, a groundbreaking technology in livestock emissions research. The machine, designed to analyze cow burps, helps combat global warming by providing critical data on methane emissions from dairy farms, enabling farmers to optimize fee  more

Fox Valley Technical College Joins Forces With Marian University to Create a Seamless Transfer Path
FOND DU LAC, Wisconsin, Aug. 23 -- Marian University issued the following news: Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) and Marian University have joined forces to encourage more people in Wisconsin to advance their education, to promote a skilled workforce, and contribute to the economic vitality of the state. The two are pleased to announce a new partnership to provide a seamless path for students with an associate degree from Fox Valley Technical College, to transfer to Marian University with ju  more

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Highlighting 2024 Governor's Task Force on Broadband Access Annual Report
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 23 (TNSres) -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following radio address highlighting the 2024 Governor's Task Force on Broadband Access Annual Report on Aug. 22, 2024: * * * Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address highlighting the Governor's Task Force on Broadband Access' fourth annual report (https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIGOV/bulletins/3aa9d8d). Building upon findings from the previous task force reports, the 2024 report provides  more

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Wisconsin to Receive Over $177 Million to Support 76 Projects Statewide Under Biden-Harris Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 23 -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release on Aug. 22, 2024: * * * Additional Surface Transportation Program projects approved to address transportation needs across Wisconsin * * * Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today that the Biden-Harris Administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) will provide more than $177 million in additional funding for 76 different projects within 16 lar  more

Media advisory: UW-Madison experts address back-to-school topics
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 22 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Get your backpack ready. School is almost in session. Experts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison can discuss a variety of subjects related to the start of a new school year. Helping teachers and students harness the power of AI Shamya Karumbaiah, an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Psychology from UW-Madison's School of Education, is partnering with colleague Sadhana  more

Statement by Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin on Universities of Wisconsin budget request
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 22 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: A strong, healthy Universities of Wisconsin is essential for the success of the state of Wisconsin. UW-Madison, our state's flagship educational institution, is a major economic driver all across our state, providing life-changing research and the knowledge and talent pipeline Wisconsin's citizens and employers need. The 2025-27 budget request passed by the Board of Regents is a critical step i  more