News Tipoffs - Wisconsin Editors
Airport conversation at NASUP yields summer collaboration at DeKalb YMCA
DEKALB, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news:
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Airport conversation at NASUP yields summer collaboration at DeKalb YMCA
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September 15, 2026 Mark McGowan enewsletter, KNPE, Partnerships, Student Success
A Valentine's Day conversation at Reagan National Airport grew into summertime fun and learning for all ages at DeKalb's Kishwaukee Family YMCA.
The YMCA's Kish Camp already provided children in kindergarten through fifth-grade with group activit
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Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: Tom Tiffany Signs Taxpayer Protection Pledge in Race for Wisconsin Governor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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Tom Tiffany Signs Taxpayer Protection Pledge in Race for Wisconsin Governor
Daniel Abrahams 09/15/2026
Americans for Tax Reform commends U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, the Republican nominee for Wisconsin governor, for signing the Governor Taxpayer Protection Pledge. By signing the Pledge, Tiffany has made a written commitment to Wisconsin taxpayers that, if elected, he will "oppose and veto any and all efforts t
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Baldwin Releases Statement on Opposing the Clarity Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Baldwin Releases Statement on Opposing the Clarity Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following after voting against the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, which fails to address President Trump and other politicians' abuse of cryptocurrencies to enrich themselves and does not adequately safeguard tribal sovereignty from prediction markets.
"Crypto is
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Baldwin Secures Commitment from Trump Admin to Restore 988 'Press 3' in Coming Weeks
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Baldwin Secures Commitment from Trump Admin to Restore 988 'Press 3' in Coming Weeks
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) questioned several of President Trump's nominees for positions within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) at a Senate hearing and secured commitments that the Trump Administration will restore the 'Press 3' option for LGBTQ+ youth at the
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Commerce Committee Passes Peters' Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Commerce Committee Passes Peters' Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts
Bill Would Expand Federal Funding Opportunities for the Great Lakes Commission Which Leads Regional Efforts to Protect Our Great Lakes and Vital Water Resources
WASHINGTON, DC - The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee passed bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senator Gary Pet
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Committees Release Third Interim Staff Report on ActBlue
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (TNSrep) -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release:
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Committees Release Third Interim Staff Report on ActBlue
September 16, 2026
WASHINGTON - Today, the Committee on House Administration, the House Judiciary Committee, and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released a joint interim staff report titled, "Fraud on ActBlue, Part III: ActBlue's Failure to Prevent Illegal Foreig
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
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"I continue to support Ukraine as they fight to protect their country and sovereignty against a brutal Russian invasion. We can and must put economic pressure on the bad actors driving this invasion, including Putin's cronies and those supporting the Russian oil industry.
This Administration has
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Dr. Cory Hewitt joins Sanford Black Hills orthopedic team
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 16 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Dr. Cory Hewitt joins Sanford Black Hills orthopedic team
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RAPID CITY, S.D. -Dr. Cory Hewitt, a native of Belle Fourche, South Dakota, has joined the Sanford Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center, caring for patients with knee and hip arthritis as well as fractures of the upper and lower extremities. Dr. Hewitt also performs surgery at Black Hills Surgical Hospital.
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Exceptional UWO alumni on campus to boost Titans Day of Giving
OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, Sept. 16 -- The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus posted the following news:
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Exceptional UWO alumni on campus to boost Titans Day of Giving
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University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh alumnus Craig Culver interacts with students at the Titan Day of Giving event Sept. 15.
A slate of notable University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh alumni-entrepreneurs including Craig Culver, helped launch the 2026 Titans Day of Giving.
With a goal to raise $250,000 for students and programs, UWO
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FFRF Action Fund Opposes Evangelist Cissie Graham Lynch for Top Religious Freedom Post
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 17 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news:
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FFRF Action Fund opposes evangelist Cissie Graham Lynch for top religious freedom post
September 15, 2026
The FFRF Action Fund is opposing President Trump's nomination of an evangelist scion and bigot as U.S. ambassador-at-larg
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First Mid Insurance Group Names Jeff Hutchinson Director of Insurance Finance
MATTOON, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release:
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First Mid Insurance Group Names Jeff Hutchinson Director of Insurance Finance
Mattoon, IL (September 16, 2026) First Mid Insurance Group (FMIG), a leading provider of comprehensive insurance solutions, has named Jeff Hutchinson Senior Vice President, Director of Insurance Finance. In this role, Hutchinson will lead financial strategy, planning, reporting, and operational finance functions, partnering
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Fitzgerald-Led Bill Protecting Retirees from Scams Passes House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Fitzgerald-Led Bill Protecting Retirees from Scams Passes House of Representatives
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Guarding Unprotected Aging Retirees from Deception (GUARD) Act, bipartisan legislation Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced alongside Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-03) and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), passed the House of Representatives.
The GUARD Act was introduced
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From test customer to successful market launch
CHILTON, Wisconsin, Sept. 16 -- Aebi Schmidt Group posted the following news:
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From test customer to successful market launch
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For the launch of our Schmidt Flexigo 150 sweeper in Norway, the aim was clear: not just to showcase flexibility and technology, but to work with the customer to demonstrate the added value of this all-rounder machine under real-world conditions. To make this happen, a potential trial customer was specifically selected by Aebi Schmidt Norge.
Demonstrating an
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House Unanimously Passes Senator Collins' Bill to Combat Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Diseases
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
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House Unanimously Passes Senator Collins' Bill to Combat Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Diseases
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced that the House of Representatives unanimously passed the bipartisan Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act. Senator Collins introduced the bill with Senator Tina Smith (D-MN), with Senator Angus King (I-ME) joining them as an original cosponsor.
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Indianapolis Colts and American Family Insurance bring "School Uniform Blitz" shopping experience to Pike Township School
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 16 [Category: BizInsurance] -- American Family Insurance posted the following news release:
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Indianapolis Colts and American Family Insurance bring "School Uniform Blitz" shopping experience to Pike Township School
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The annual event is part of Colts Community Tuesday events.
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Life insurance facts every family should know
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 16 [Category: BizInsurance] -- American Family Insurance posted the following news release:
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Life insurance facts every family should know
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September often brings a return to routine, renewed goals and a closer look at household finances. American Family Insurance encourages consumers who use this time to review budgets, savings plans and other financial priorities, to also take another look at an important part of their family financial plan: life insurance.
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Meteorology graduate returns to join Alumni Homecoming court, pens memoir
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Meteorology graduate returns to join Alumni Homecoming court, pens memoir
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -If there's one thing a career in meteorology and atmospheric science taught Penn State alumna Cheryl Nelson, it's that things can change in the blink of an eye. She graduated in 2002 and since then has been navigating through storms and sunny days in a career that's shifted more than a Centr
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MSOE Named a 2026-2027 College of Distinction
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Sept. 17 -- The Milwaukee School of Engineering issued the following news:
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MSOE named a 2026-2027 College of Distinction
Milwaukee School of Engineering has once again been recognized as a College of Distinction. The annual list recognizes universities across the United States for their commitment to student success in a variety of different areas. This is the second year that MSOE has been recognized with this honor.
Universities are measured based on
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Murray, Baldwin Sound Alarm on Trump Admin's Plans to Siphon Away & Likely Impound Healthcare Research Funds
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Murray, Baldwin Sound Alarm on Trump Admin's Plans to Siphon Away & Likely Impound Healthcare Research Funds
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Lawmakers demand immediate information about plans to award tens of millions in AHRQ funding set to expire September 30, after HHS informed them it plans to transfer some funding to other agencies
Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appr
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Murray, Baldwin Sound Alarm on Trump Admin's Plans to Siphon Away & Likely Impound Healthcare Research Funds
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release:
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Murray, Baldwin Sound Alarm on Trump Admin's Plans to Siphon Away & Likely Impound Healthcare Research Funds
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Lawmakers demand immediate information about plans to award tens of millions in AHRQ funding set to expire September 30, after HHS informed them it plans to transfer some funding to other agencies
Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S.
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N.M. Institute of Mining & Technology: Math and Physics Combine to Spark Lightning Research From New Mexico Tech
SOCORRO, New Mexico, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology issued the following news:
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Math and Physics Combine to Spark Lightning Research from New Mexico Tech
Sep 15, 2026
Scientists from New Mexico Tech recently joined forces to study one of the most powerful natural phenomena in the Earth's atmosphere: lightning. Dr. Caitano da Silva, an associate professor in physics, and Saulo Orizaga, an associate professor in mathematics, combined their expertise to
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Nunn Bill to Protect Iowa Retirees from Scams Passes House
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Nunn Bill to Protect Iowa Retirees from Scams Passes House
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -The U.S. House of Representatives today passed bipartisan legislation led by Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) to give state and local law enforcement the tools to investigate financial fraud and "pig butchering" scams targeting older Americans. The Guarding Unprotected Aging Retirees from Deception (GUARD) Act, co-led by Repre
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Oracle: Responsible Path Forward for Project Lighthouse
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 17 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release:
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A Responsible Path Forward for Project Lighthouse
Sep 16, 2026
Oracle is committed to building Project Lighthouse responsibly and to working openly with Wisconsin communities, state leaders, and our partners. This is why we are partnering closely with American Transmission Co. on its revised certificate of public convenience and necessity application for the
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Rep. Fitzgerald Introduces Landmark Reform of Judicial Conduct and Disability Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Fitzgerald Introduces Landmark Reform of Judicial Conduct and Disability Act
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), a member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet, introduced the Judicial Conduct and Disability Reform Act, the first major overhaul of the Judicial Conduct and Disability (JCDA) Act
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Runaway Athletics Spending Threatens the Financial Health of America's Colleges, Cantwell Snapshot Report Shows
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Runaway Athletics Spending Threatens the Financial Health of America's Colleges, Cantwell Snapshot Report Shows
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#94% of Division I programs are in the red, spending more than they generate; schools faced approx. 300% higher costs for recruiting, equipment, and coaching since 2005; Universities and state governments are footing the bill, boosting spending by $520 million across 5
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Senate Environment & Public Works Committee Sets Sept. 23 Hearing on Updating America's Nuclear Waste Management Policy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Updating America's Nuclear Waste Management Policy" at 10 a.m. on Sept. 23, 2026, at 406 Dirksen Senate Office Building:
Panel 1
* Lake Barrett, Chair, American Nuclear Society Nuclear Waste Policy Task Force
* Katrina McMurrian, Executive Director, Nuclear Waste Strategy Coalition (NWSC)
* Kathryn Huff, Ph.D., Professor and Department Chair, Department of Nuclea
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Small Business Committee Advances Two Bills Introduced by Rep. Wied
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Tony Wied, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Small Business Committee Advances Two Bills Introduced by Rep. Wied
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WASHINGTON, DC -The House Committee on Small Business today advanced two bills introduced by Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) with bipartisan support.
"Whether it's strengthening cybersecurity for small businesses or helping bring manufacturing back home, I am committed to doing everything I can to put Main Street first and give sma
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State Rep. Amanda Nedweski Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Leadership on Lifesaving Breast Cancer Screening Legislation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release:
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State Rep. Amanda Nedweski Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Leadership on Lifesaving Breast Cancer Screening Legislation
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KENOSHA, Wis. - Wisconsin State Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R - Pleasant Prairie) received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award this week, the most prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action
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Study of bone strength reveals new clues about human evolution
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 16 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine posted the following news release:
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Study of bone strength reveals new clues about human evolution
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Bipedalism, or walking on two legs, is one of the key features that distinguishes humans from other apes. But when and why our ancestors transitioned from a life often spent in trees to a life spent almost exclusively on the ground remains a subject of debate.
New evidence from fossils rep
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Study: Parents Report STEM Learning Widely Available in Afterschool Programs In Detroit and Across Southeast Michigan, But Hundreds of Thousands of Children Are Missing Out
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (TNSrep) -- Afterschool Alliance issued the following news release:
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September 16, 2026
New Study: Parents Report STEM Learning Widely Available in Afterschool Programs In Detroit and Across Southeast Michigan, But Hundreds of Thousands of Children Are Missing Out
DETROIT, MI -- Afterschool programs are leading the way in educating the next generation in the STEM subjects the jobs of the future will require. Ninety-five percent of parents of Detroit afterschool stud
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Study: Parents Report Vast Majority of Afterschool Students in Western New York Are Engaging in STEM Learning in Their Afterschool Programs, But Thousands of Children Shut Out
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (TNSrep) -- Afterschool Alliance issued the following news release:
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September 16, 2026
New Study: Parents Report Vast Majority of Afterschool Students in Western New York Are Engaging in STEM Learning in Their Afterschool Programs, But Thousands of Children Shut Out
BUFFALO, NY -- Afterschool programs are leading the way in educating the next generation in the STEM subjects the jobs of the future will require. Eighty-five percent of parents of Western New York afte
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UChicago Medicine appoints Amir Ghaferi as Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 -- The University of Chicago Medicine posted the following news release:
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UChicago Medicine appoints Amir Ghaferi as Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer
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The University of Chicago Medicine has appointed Amir A. Ghaferi, MD, MSc, MBA, as its Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer, effective Nov. 16, 2026.
Ghaferi will serve as the inaugural leader in this enterprise-wide role, working across UChicago Medicine's academic healthcar
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UW-Eau Claire named one of Forbes' 'Top Colleges'
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Sept. 16 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news:
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UW-Eau Claire named one of Forbes' 'Top Colleges'
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In this year's list, UW-Eau Claire is once more the top regional comprehensive university in the four-state Midwest area that includes Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois. In Wisconsin and Minnesota, only UW-Madison, Marquette University and the University of Minnesota Twin Cities rank higher.
UW-Eau Claire moved up three s
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UW-Eau Claire senior appointed to Gov. Evers' disability council
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Sept. 16 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news:
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UW-Eau Claire senior appointed to Gov. Evers' disability council
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Zimmerman, a wheelchair user for most of her college career, was appointed by Gov. Tony Evers last June as a primary consumer representative to the Council on Physical Disabilities. Her term will expire July 1, 2027.
The Council on Physical Disabilities was established in 1978. The 14-member advisory council is a
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UW-Oshkosh's Titans Day of Giving surpasses $250,000 goal in 24 hours
OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, Sept. 16 -- The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus posted the following news:
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UW-Oshkosh's Titans Day of Giving surpasses $250,000 goal in 24 hours
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The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Titans community showed up in a big way Tuesday, with generous donors to the Titans Day of Giving providing gifts totaling $272,214 as of Wednesday morning.
Not only did Titans Day of Giving reach its goal of $250,000, but the 370 generous donors pushed totals well beyond.
UWO
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VFW's New Commander-in-Chief Commits to Raising Awareness for Unaccounted Service Members and Their Families Seeking Answers
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 17 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., a veterans service organization, issued the following news release:
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'Never Leave Anyone Behind'
VFW's new Commander-in-Chief commits to raising awareness for unaccounted service members and their families seeking answers
September 16, 2026
While touring Southeast Asia with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA)'s Joint Field Activities (JFA) in March and April, VFW Commander-in-Chief Cory Geisler was o
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Wisconsin National Guard trains Papua New Guinea Defence Force, local civilians on disaster relief
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news:
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Wisconsin National Guard trains Papua New Guinea Defence Force, local civilians on disaster relief
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LAE, Papua New Guinea -A team of approximately 15 Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers, Airmen and Wisconsin Emergency Management employees, alongside personnel from other government agencies and nongovernment organizations, trained Papua New Guinea Defence Force service members and local civilian volu
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