MADISON, Wisconsin, June 23 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus posted the following news: * * * A deep dive into the life in our waters * Attendees learned all about the waters of Wisconsin and the world at the Limnology Open House at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Hasler Laboratory of Limnology on June 20. They met some of the plants and animals living in our lakes, both under microscopes, in aquariums and in a ride on a research boat. As a bonus, they endjoyed Babcock Dairy  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group Urging Trump Admin to Reverse Closure of Job Corps Centers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a bipartisan group of Appropriations Committee members led by Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Jack Reed (D-RI) in sending a letter to Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, urging the DOL to reverse its decision to close Job Co  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin has submitted a public comment letter expressing its concerns regarding the Department of Justice's interim final rule that involves withdrawing the Attorney General's Delegation of Authority. The statewide coalition represents domestic violence service providers, advocates for public awareness education, training, and systems advocacy to combat domestic violence. The organization highlights the alarming statistics surrounding domestic violenc  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 24 -- The Madison Metropolitan School District issued the following news release on June 23, 2025: * * * Freedom Schools Program Kicks Off at Mendota Elementary, Empowering Young Learners Through Literacy and Leadership Today, the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) launched its 2025 Freedom Schools summer program, bringing a dynamic and culturally enriching experience to first-, second- and third-grade students from Mendota and Lake View elementary schools.   more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, June 24 -- Marquette University issued the following news release: * * * Marquette receives $1 million gift in honor of late alumnus, friend and trustee Harvey J. Anderson II Marquette University President Kimo Ah Yun announced today that the university has received a $1 million gift from Denelle Dixon, wife of Harvey J. Anderson II, honoring Anderson's legacy and leadership at Marquette. The gift establishes an endowed high-impact experiences fund in Anderson's name, p  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 23 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus posted the following news: * * * Message from UW leadership on budget reductions * The following message was sent to all faculty, Academic Staff, University Staff and limited appointees from Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin, Provost Charles Isbell Jr. and Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Rob Cramer on June 23. Dear UW-Madison faculty and staff, As you know, back in March, we shared an update regarding subs  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 23 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * National Wildlife Federation Honors George Meyer for Lifetime Achievement * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Wildlife Federation honored Wisconsin conservationist George Meyer for his lifetime of achievement at the organization's annual meeting earlier this month in Minneapolis, Minn. Meyer has worked in the conservation field for more than 50 years, including se  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, June 23 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news: * * * Researcher discusses how a genetic variant drives racial health disparities * Lauren Merz: Untangling race and genetic ancestry * Moderator: Jyoti Madhusoodanan, independent journalist * Lauren Merz, M.D., hematologist/oncologist, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital By Cassandra Willyard, Wisconsin Health Journalism Fellowship Race is  more

WACO, Texas, June 23 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Skills & Drills | Elijah Hodge | Linebackers * Elijah Hodge is the former Inside Linebackers coach at the University of South Dakota. Before joining South Dakota, Hodge held various roles at Sarasota County School District, Roxbury Prep Charter, Muriel Snowden International School, and Phoenix Charter Academy. In 2021, he founded Linebacker Performance, a program designed to   more

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin, June 23 -- The University of Wisconsin Green Bay campus issued the following news release: * * * UW-Green Bay Partners with Wisconsin Elder Justice Coalition to Champion the Rights and Safety of Older Adults June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Month Green Bay, WI - In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, through its continued collaboration with the Wisconsin Elder Justice Coalition, is offering community resources that  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 23 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus posted the following news: * * * Wisconsin Idea Seminar: UW faculty and staff explore the state * Forty years ago, in 1985, the Wisconsin Idea Seminar emerged out of the commitment to introduce new faculty and staff to the people and places of Wisconsin. Since then, more than 1,300 University of Wisconsin-Madison employees have made the five-day journey through the state. In May, 40 members of the 2025 Wisconsin Idea   more