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State Tipoffs Involving Wisconsin Newsletter for Thursday February 27, 2025 ( 6 items )  

GUTS has evolved but remains focused on student-to-student tutoring
MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 26 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus posted the following news: * * * GUTS has evolved but remains focused on student-to-student tutoring In GUTS' General Study Skills program, students get one-on-one appointments to learn organizational skills, time management, exam prep or any other skills they might need to be successful. Free tutoring. For students. By students. After 50 years, the mission of the Greater University Tutoring Service still resonates.  more

Three Professors Hired for Lawrence Tenure-track Faculty Positions for 2025-26 Academic Year
APPLETON, Wisconsin, Feb. 27 -- Lawrence University issued the following news: * * * Three professors hired for Lawrence tenure-track faculty positions for 2025-26 academic year Lawrence University has announced the hiring of three new tenure-track faculty for the 2025-26 academic year. Two of the new faculty--Carrie Picardi and Kristina Pagel-Martinez--are already on campus in other roles. A third, Margaret Malone, will arrive for Fall Term. "I'm very happy indeed to welcome these three o  more

University of South Alabama: Larche Named USA General Counsel
MOBILE, Alabama, Feb. 27 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: * * * Larche Named USA General Counsel The University of South Alabama has named Spencer Larche to the position of general counsel. Larche has been associate counsel for the past five years. He has served as interim general counsel since December 2024 following the retirement of Kristin Dukes. Before coming to South, Larche was a partner at Johnstone Adams LLC in Mobile, focusing on corporate matt  more

UW-Eau Claire is a Top Producer of Fulbright Recipients
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Feb. 27 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Campus issued the following news: * * * UW-Eau Claire is a top producer of Fulbright recipients The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is one of the top master's universities in the country for the number of students who receive Fulbright grants through the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. UW-Eau Claire is among the top Fulbright producers for the seventh time in 12 years. Three Blu  more

Wis. Dept. of Employee Trust Funds: GIB Approves Vendor Selection, Assesses Actuarial Assumptions
MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 27 -- The Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds issued the following news on Feb. 26, 2025: * * * GIB Approves Vendor Selection, Assesses Actuarial Assumptions Today, the Group Insurance Board approved the selection of Total Administrative Services Corporation (TASC) to administer the pre-tax savings accounts for eligible state employees and retirees. A letter of intent to award contracts will be issued to TASC for the administration of the State's pre-tax sav  more

Wis. Public Instruction Dept.: Two Wisconsin School Counseling Programs Receive Program of Excellence Awards
MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 27 -- The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2025: * * * Two Wisconsin school counseling programs receive Program of Excellence awards Counselors from Little Chute, Elk Mound named inaugural recipients of award MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced that two school counseling programs have been awarded the highest honor in the state for exemplary school counseling programs. Earl  more