Learn the Skills Needed to Be Successful in an AI-Centric Workplace UWM’s Free AI Event This Wednesday 5:30-7 pm
Don’t miss UW-Milwaukee’s School of Continuing Education’s free AI event this Wednesday evening — AI Won’t Steal Your Job, But It Will Change It. Sponsored by the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership, this free event strives to provide attendees with information on AI in the workforce and the skills employees need most to remain competitive. Event Details: What: AI Won’t Steal Your Job, But It Will Change It When: Wednesday, October 1, from 5:30-7 pm Where: Livestreaming online or In-person atUWM School of Continuing Education Conference Center in Downtown Milwaukee Cost: Free Registration: RSVP online at https://uwm.edu/sce/certificates/ai-wont-steal-your-job-but-it-will-change-it/ Why Attend: Hear from digital transformation expert Ema Roloff. Gain perspective from local industry leaders. Learn which skills matter most in an AI-driven economy. From manufacturing and finance to healthcare and human services, AI is reshaping industries across Wisconsin and beyond. This free event will provide practical insights for professionals at all stages of their careers who want to remain relevant in an evolving job market. Meet our Panelists A group of Wisconsin leaders will join keynote speaker and digital transformation expert Ema Roloff to highlight how organizations in Wisconsin can adapt to AI. Panelists Include:Ian (Cullah) McCullough, Free Music Land founder — With a background bridging the arts and engineering, Ian offers valuable insights into how emerging tools like AI are reshaping opportunities and challenges in the creative economy. Amy Pechacek: Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development — A public service leader specializing in government strategy and crisis management, Amy spearheads modernization efforts that have improved unemployment systems and workforce outcomes across Wisconsin. Israel Squires, AI strategist & Midpoint Consulting cofounder — Well-versed in the challenges and opportunities businesses face when integrating AI, Israel offers insights on how companies can implement AI for tangible results. Nathan Lasnoski: Chief Technology Officer at Neudesic —With over 20 years guiding enterprise organizations through digital transformation, Nathan is at the forefront of leveraging AI and cloud technologies for real-world business impact.
About UWM’s School of Continuing Education The UWM School of Continuing Education is the largest provider of professional development in southeastern Wisconsin, delivering over 1,000 programs to more than 15,000 participants each year. As part of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, which is recognized as one of the nation’s top research universities, Continuing Education offers individual courses, certificate programs, onsite training, events and conferences, as well as personal enrichment learning opportunities for all ages. Our conference center, complete with classrooms, computer labs and livestream capabilities, is located in downtown Milwaukee.
Editor’s note: The above press release was provided by UW-Milwaukee. The Banner appreciates having permission to use the image on the homepage by Pete Linforth from Pixabay.
By Lynn Binnie Whitewater Banner volunteer staff whitewaterbanner@gmail.com
For the second time in three years, the farm formerly known as Cold Spring Egg Farm, located at W2024 State Road 59, Palmyra, will be “depopulating” millions of hens due to the “bird flu.” In accordance with standard practice, three million birds will be composted in a site owned by the company near Zion and Hooper Road in the town of Palmyra. That process is expected to begin on October 1. Residents of nearby homes indicate that in 2022, when 2.75 million birds were “culled,” they couldn’t stand to be outside, as the odor was strong enough to make them feel sick. Large trucks were driving down the roads from early in the morning until late in the evening. Residents also have concern about the possibility of their wells getting contaminated, although state officials claim that ongoing tests will ensure that the area groundwater remains safe. According to TMJ4, the town called a meeting on Monday evening, September 29 for discussion of the concerns. TMJ4 reported on the meeting in this article.
According to the Wisconsin State Farmer, “the farm is owned by Daybreak Foods, Inc., the fourth-largest egg producer in the U.S. S&R Egg Farms was sold to Daybreak Foods Inc. of Lake Mills earlier this year [2025] for $14 million, according to Walworth County documents. According to Daybreak Foods’ website, the company is home to 19 million laying hens at several facilities across the Midwest and employs over 1,000 workers. Daybreak processes most of its eggs into liquid egg products for food service and retail customers.”
Per a press release dated September 25, “the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection [DATCP] has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) in a commercial poultry flock in Jefferson County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) animal health officials are working together in a joint incident response. The affected premise has been quarantined to restrict movement of poultry and poultry products. Birds on the property will be depopulated to prevent the spread of the disease. Birds from the flock will not enter the food system.”
Wisconsin State Farmer states that “Workers at the farm noticed signs of illness in the flock earlier in the week and reported it to DATCP officials, said State Veterinarian Darlene Konkle. The farm believes the virus was observed early and have been working with state and federal officials to curb the spread….
Composting provides an inexpensive alternative for disposing dead animals. Laura Blanton, assistant director at USDA Animal and Plant Health, says temperatures achieved during properly managed composting will kill most pathogens, reducing the chance to spread disease. The process is relatively odor-free and both egg and hatching waste can be composted as well…. This is the second commercial flock to report the bird flu virus in Wisconsin this year. State officials confirmed the virus in a Sheboygan County poultry flock in April. The number of poultry impacted by the outbreak was listed as 40,000 birds.
As birds begin migrating in the fall, the threat of bird flu increases. Since 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have confirmed 70 cases of bird flu in 21 dairy herds and 24 poultry farms and culling operations.” The Palmyra outbreak is the largest identified nationally in 2025.
DATCP’s press release continued, “The H5N1 HPAI virus has continued to circulate in both wild and domestic birds in North America since December 2021. H5N1 HPAI viruses are highly contagious and often fatal to domestic poultry. Caused by influenza type A viruses, the disease varies in severity depending on the strain and species affected. The disease can be spread by contact with infected birds, commingling with wild birds or their droppings, equipment, or clothing worn by anyone working with the animals.
DATCP continues to urge all livestock owners to implement strong biosecurity measures to protect their flocks and herds from the disease. This includes washing hands, disinfecting equipment, restricting access to animals, and separating new additions to the flock or herd for at least 30 days. Poultry owners are asked, when possible, to keep their birds indoors.
When HPAI H5N1 is diagnosed in a Wisconsin poultry flock, a control area is established within a 10 kilometer area around the infected premises, restricting movement on or off any premises with poultry. To help producers determine if their poultry are located within an active control area or surveillance zone, poultry owners are encouraged to use DATCP’s mapping tool.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Jefferson County Public Health are monitoring exposed farm workers for HPAI symptoms. The risk to the general public in Wisconsin remains low. Prevention information for farmworkers or others who have close contact with birds, dairy cows, or other relevant animals can be found under Protective Actions for People.
DATCP reminds Wisconsin livestock owners to register their premises. State law requires that all livestock owners register where their animals are kept. Registration helps animal health officials communicate with flock and herd owners during disease outbreaks.
To report increased mortality or signs of illness among domestic birds, dairy cattle, or other animals, contact DATCP by following the instructions on the Animal Disease Reporting webpage. For updates on how the virus is affecting domestic birds in Wisconsin, and to find resources on protecting Wisconsin poultry, visit DATCP’s HPAI in Poultry webpage: https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/HPAIWisconsin.aspx.”
H5N1 in Other Species
The HPAI H5N1 virus has continued to circulate in both wild and domestic birds in North America since December 2021. Since that time, the H5N1 virus has also affected other species, including mammalian species. To date, Wisconsin has not identified an H5N1 infection in dairy herds in the state. DATCP continues to work with USDA to conduct testing for H5N1, encourage biosecurity, and provide resources to producers.
Editor’s Note: The following was submitted by Whitewater Pride.
Whitewater’s 5th Annual Pride Rally promises to be the biggest and best yet. This free, family-friendly celebration takes place from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. this Saturday at the Cravath Lakefront Park in downtown Whitewater.
“Celebrating five years of our local Whitewater Pride reminds us that when we come together in unity, we create a community rooted in joy, strengthened by pride, and committed to justice. As we honor this milestone, we also send love and support to LGBTQ+ people everywhere – especially our youth – reminding them they are seen, valued, and never alone,” Kim Simes said. Simes is the Executive Vice President of External Affairs for Family Equality and a founding committee member of Whitewater Pride.
Whitewater Pride is dedicated to bringing the LGBTQ+ community and Allies together. Their mission is to foster diversity, inclusion, and pride in the Whitewater community. Their vision is to create an open, affirmative, and accepting environment for all people, with a focus on celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.
Whitewater City Manager, John Weidl, said, “In the military, in the classroom, and in City Hall, I’ve seen that strength comes from unity and from embracing our differences. That’s why my wife and I are proud to call ourselves a Warhawk student and alum, and why I’m proud to stand with Whitewater Pride on this joyous day.”
The event this year includes the UWW Marching Band, community and statewide speakers, engaging performances, live music, interactive dancing, an open mic, 30+ inclusive vendors, and multiple food trucks, including Sampa’s Tacos and Rocky Rococo’s. Speakers, including Wisconsin State Senator Mark Spreitzer, Wisconsin State Representative Brienne Brown, UWW Chancellor Corey King, and WUSD Superintendent Sam Karns will discuss the state of the LGBTQ+ movement and support locally and nationally. A children’s area includes a bounce house, face painting, activities, and story time with a selection of LGBTQ+ children’s books. Leashed pets are also invited to attend and participate in a Pride Pet Costume Contest.
State Senator Mark Spreitzer said, “I am excited to join Whitewater Pride and help foster an atmosphere of inclusion, acceptance, and celebration throughout the city. I look forward to gathering with the community to celebrate all we have accomplished and loudly proclaim that we’re here, we’re proud to be here, and we’re going to celebrate Pride all year long.”
Please note that drone footage will be taken around 12 Noon on the day of the event for marketing purposes. Multiple announcements will be made prior to the drone flying, pointing out several areas to seek cover if attendees do not want to be filmed.
This year’s Pride Rally sponsors include: Whitewater Unites Lives, Zumidy Media, Coburn Company, Madison Technical College, First English Lutheran Church, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Rodriguez Rentalz, Fort HealthCare, First Weber Real Estate, Fort Community Credit Union, Stellar Vintage, Sampa’s Tacos, LGBTQ+ Walworth County, the UWW PB Poorman Pride Center, and Pet Supplies Plus of Whitewater.
On September 2, 2010, we lost Treyton Kilar, a boy whose smile, love for baseball, and big heart continue to inspire us all.
Though his life was tragically cut short, his legacy lives on through Treyton’s Field of Dreams, the scholarships given in his name, and the community that gathers year after year to honor him.
The Run for Trey is more than just a run; it’s a celebration of Treyton’s life, a way to keep his memory alive, and a reminder of the impact one AMAZING boy can have on so many.
Join us NEXT SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2025 for the 15th Annual Run for Trey as we come together once again to honor Treyton.
On Friday, September 26, 2025, at 11:47 pm, Whitewater Police received a report of shots fired near the intersection of S. Summit Street and W. Highland Street in the City of Whitewater. No injuries were reported. Officers found multiple .40 caliber casings in that intersection. Upon further investigation, officers identified Pablo J. Vasquez Brittain, 19, of Delavan, as the suspect responsible for discharging the firearm from a vehicle due to an altercation. Associates of Vasquez Brittain were also identified. Vasquez and the other subjects were believed to be located in a residence in the City of Delavan.
Whitewater PD detectives subsequently executed a search warrant at the Delavan location. Assisting in the search warrant were the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team, Rock County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team and the Delavan Police Department. Multiple individuals were found to be in possession of firearms as the search warrant was executed, and all were taken into custody without incident. The firearm believed to have been fired from the vehicle in Whitewater was recovered at the Delavan residence. Illicit drugs were also located and turned over to the Delavan Police Department for prosecution.
Pablo Vasquez Brittain was confined in the Walworth County Jail. The Walworth County District Attorney’s Office has formally charged Vasquez Brittain with First Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety (Wis. Stat. 941.30(1)). Matthew J. Conrad, 18, of Elkhorn, and Lamar N. Early, 19, of Delavan, were also confined in the Walworth County Jail; however, formal charges have not been filed by the Walworth County District Attorney’s Office at this time.
Investigation continues into the circumstances of this incident as well as additional confrontations involving the suspects that were reported to have occurred at approximately the same time. Anyone with pertinent information is encouraged to contact the Whitewater Police Department at 262-473-0555 option #4. Anonymous tips can also be submitted using P3tips.com.
The Whitewater Police Department would like to thank the UW-Whitewater Police Department, Walworth County Sheriff’s Office, Rock County Sheriff’s Office and the Delavan Police Department for their assistance in this investigation. It is noted that this case has not been concluded. Unless a judgment of conviction is entered, the defendants are presumed innocent of all charges.
Editor’s note: The above press release was received from the Whitewater Police Department.
Needle felting and copper enameling workshops are being offered at Wisconsin Makers in October. Leani Schoor will teach “Copper Enameling for Beginners and Beyond” on Monday, Oct. 6. The fee is $25 and includes a copper dish. “Needle Felting” for all skill levels will take place Monday, Oct. 13. The fee is $20.
Both workshops will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. at Wisconsin Makers, 200 E. Clay St., Whitewater. Payment may be made at the workshops, which are geared toward ages 10 and up. Register by calling Schoor at (608) 421- 4078 or emailing her at leanischoor@gmail.com.
Copper enameling is a traditional technique that involves fusing powdered glass to a copper surface at high heat to create a permanent, colorful coating. Needle felting is a craft in which specially designed notched needles are repeatedly stabbed into loose wool fibers, compressing them to create firm, 3-D shapes.
Schorr earned her bachelor of science degree in art education and master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She taught art at Jefferson High School for 38 years. The owner of Studio 2154 in Madison, Schorr teaches wet and needle felting, beadwork, glass fusing, cement yard art, ceramics, copper enameling, metal work and quilting.
Located at the corner of East Clay and Wisconsin streets in Whitewater, Wisconsin Makers is a makerspace that creates an affordable, collaborative and educational environment. The facility houses machine, welding/fabrication, electronics, automotive, 3-D printing, laser engraving and woodworking shops. It also offers pottery, ceramics, metal art, quilting, fabric arts, matting/framing and more.
For more information about the makerspace or workshops, contact Chris Spangler at (920) 728-2960.
Becky Magestro, City of Whitewater Chief of Staff (L) receiving the award from Anna Jensen
TDS representatives presenting a donation to The Community Space, represented by Kristine Zaballos, co-founder, and Cindy Wendt, general manager
TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS®) has officially marked the end of major construction activities on its all-fiber internet network in Whitewater, Wisconsin. The company designated Whitewater as a “TDS Fiber-Fast Community” at an event on Sept. 25, featuring representatives from the City of Whitewater and Whitewater Chamber of Commerce.
The TDS Fiber-Fast Award certifies the community is home to some of the fastest internet speeds in the world – a huge benefit for current residents and businesses and a signal for others looking for new locations to consider. More than 5,300 City of Whitewater addresses have access to TDS’ network, which features speeds up to 8 Gigabit.
After starting construction in 2023, TDS crews and contractors buried over 50 miles of fiber-optic cable. TDS has made a total capital investment in Whitewater of more than $5 million. The project, which was 100 percent funded privately, is part of TDS’ transformation into a fiber-centric company, with high-speed networks under construction throughout the country.
“We’re proud to have made a significant investment in the city’s future,” said Steve Mathesius, TDS Vice President of Data Management and Chief Information Security Officer. “Having a robust internet connection has never been more important. TDS fiber is a reliable and future-proof technology, and we’re pleased to provide world-class service that’s critical to residents’ day-to-day life.”
Also, as part of the Fiber-Fast event, TDS made a donation to The Community Space to help the organization continue connecting residents with needed resources.
“As we reach this great milestone, we look forward to continue helping make Whitewater a better place by working side-by-side with great local nonprofits,” said Anna Jensen, TDS associate manager of field marketing.
With the project in Whitewater now finished, TDS is redoubling its efforts to bring fiber to other area communities including Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, and Watertown. For more information on TDS and to find out if fiber is available at your address, visit TDSFiber.com.
Editor’s note: The above press release was provided by TDS.
Two members of the faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater further burnished the university’s reputation for great teaching by being named Fulbright Scholars.
Andrew Hurie, an assistant professor of curriculum and instruction who teaches bilingual education and English as a second language (ESL), was awarded a Fulbright to teach and conduct research in Colombia during the 2024-25 academic year. Stephen Levas, an associate professor of biology and geography, geology and environmental science, will teach and conduct research in Belize during the 2025-26 academic year.
“We are so proud to see these faculty members being rewarded for their commitment to research and teaching,” said Robin Fox, interim provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs. “It’s this commitment that consistently has UW-Whitewater lauded as a College of Distinction, and it’s the kind of experience — exemplified by our Great Teaching stories — that makes a difference to our students every day.
The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international educational and cultural exchange program, providing about 8,000 competitive, merit-based grants to U.S. citizens to study, research, or teach abroad and to foreign nationals to study or teach in the U.S. every year.
Professor of bilingual education and ESL taught in Colombia
Andrew Hurie, an assistant professor of curriculum and instruction who specializes in bilingual education and ESL, was in his third year of teaching at UW-Whitewater when he learned he would be shifting his focus to the University of Nariño in Pasto, Colombia. Born in Madison, he has a longtime connection to Pasto, where his wife and son were born.
In addition to teaching a series of research workshops at the university in Pasto and traveling to Ecuador to give a talk on teaching English at the University of Cuenca, Hurie worked with Los Ángeles Children’s Hospital in Pasto and UNIPA, or Unidad Indígena del Pueblo Awá, a political organization by and for the Awá people living in 32 Indigenous reservations across Nariño, Colombia.
Andrew Hurie speaking at the University of Cuenca in Cuenca, Ecuador, about “Teaching English in a Multipolar World” in April 2025. (Submitted photo)
With UNIPA’s support, Hurie conducted dozens of interviews at the children’s hospital in Pasto, half in Awapit, the language of the Awá people, with an interpreter, and the rest in Spanish. The idea to do so stemmed from pediatric doctors at the hospital, who wanted to offer services more aligned to the 30% of patients who identify as Indigenous, the largest percentage being Awá. In the interviews he asked Awá families how they conceived of health and well-being.
“These mothers, fathers, aunts, and grandparents from 10 different Indigenous reservations in Nariño, expressed an expansive understanding of community health centered on collective self-determination and caring for the land, which contrasts with the individual and mechanistic frame that dominates Eurowestern medicine,” said Hurie. “The families also valued diverse healing traditions and reported receiving good care at the hospital, yet leaving their rural homes to seek care in the city was a jarring experience for many. Feeling listened to made a great difference in their well-being.”
Some of the changes in practice suggested by the interviews include providing access to traditional foods not grown with pesticides and allowing multiple family members to visit children at the same time.
Since returning from Colombia in August, Hurie continues to meet with representatives from UNIPA and the hospital, and share the research results with different audiences.
Andrew Hurie speaking at the University of Nariño in Pasto, Colombia. (Submitted photo)
“I see my role as coordinating conversations and uplifting the voices of the families. The hospital didn’t have the time to do the interviews. It was helpful to have a researcher and educator like me to facilitate the conversations, because it hadn’t happened before.”
“The Fulbright Scholarship really brings home the fact that local connections and international connections are both meaningful,” said Hurie. “Recognizing Indigenous people who have been and continue to steward the land, and their ongoing, shared struggles throughout the globe, reinforce the value of international education experiences — something I hope to bring back to the classroom at UW-Whitewater.”
Biology and geography professor to teach in Belize
Stephen Levas, associate professor of biology and geography, geology, and environmental science, will teach and conduct coral reef research in the Central American country of Belize in January through May 2026.
Levas will be teaching a coral reef ecology class and embedding his research to get the students to work with a large data set from a coral reef station that measures several different metrics. He has already started working with some of them, including one person working on their master’s defense.
“It’s a way to build relationships — that’s one of the fundamental reasons I applied,” Levas said. “When you hear the name ‘Fulbright,’ for me, it means a high level of success. It’s pretty prestigious in the academic realm. I was interested in building something between UW-Whitewater and other places where we don’t already exist.”
Steven Levas, left, an associate professor of geography, geology, environmental science and biology, during class with students in a summer STEM Boot Camp program at UW-Whitewater.
A father of two sons, Levas is also excited to experience Belize with his family present. “This could be a really great experience for them to live outside of their comfort zone,” he said.
Levas identified Belize based on his interests in environmental science, ecosystems, and the natural world. His current research focuses on both seawater chemistry and freshwater ecosystems. He has conducted coral reef research in Australia, Mexico and Hawaii over the past two decades.
Levas’s interest in looking at the changes in coral reefs over the last 20 years is only exceeded by his passion for working with students interested in the marine biology field.
“What’s more important, beyond the research, is that experience of mentoring students and getting the next cohort of marine biologists in Belize going,” he said. “I truly believe in education, I believe in mentorship because I am a product of all of that, and I know it works, and I want to do that for students at the University of Belize.”
Steven Levas, left, an associate professor of geography, geology, environmental science and biology, during class with students in a summer STEM Boot Camp program at UW-Whitewater.
Levas, who joined the Warhawk family in 2016, said there are parallels between his work as a Fulbright Scholar and the work he does with UW-Whitewater students through undergraduate research. It’s that kind of work with the students — and the atmosphere of the campus community — that have kept him in Whitewater for nearly a decade.
“It’s the students, it’s the faculty, it’s the administrators who believe in Whitewater and what we do,” Levas said. “I have never been to a place where the faculty believe in the mission and what we do, which is getting students ready for the next step and help them get to wherever they want to be. The students understand why they’re here, they get why they’re here, and they believe in what we are trying to do.”
The man who fatally shot a newlywed couple at an Elkhorn bar last year has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Thomas Routt, 58, was sentenced in Walworth County Circuit Court on September 26 on two felony counts of first-degree intentional homicide for the deaths of Emerson and Gina Weingart at the Sports Page Barr, 29½ S. Wisconsin St., on Feb. 1, 2024, online court records show. The couple had been married the previous summer. Gina Weingart was tending bar while Emerson kept her company. Routt stole less than $150 from the bar. He claimed that he believed the safety was engaged on the gun.
Routt was convicted on June 26, 2025 of six charges, including murder, attempted murder and robbery after about two hours of jury deliberation. Details regarding the trial may be found in this article from WGTD. This brief video from TMJ4 depicts the scene in court as Routt is addressed by family members of the victims and by the judge.
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A new Universities of Wisconsin (UWs) policy would ensure that all core general education courses can transfer between each of the 13 UWs.
The proposed Board of Regents policy, now being shared for comment at the UWs, is a student-friendly approach to transfer that will guarantee that core general education credits earned at one UW university will transfer and apply towards graduation requirements at another UW university. Core general education requirements would range from 30 to 36 credit hours in 10 to 12 courses in six curricular categories at all the UWs.
“The success of our students is paramount,” said Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman. “Nothing should keep students from pursuing their dreams, and this policy puts students first.”
Establishing core general education courses and ensuring their transferability across the UWs would:
Provide broader consistency and transparency in the core general education requirements across all of the UWs.
Reaffirm that college credit earned in high school through statewide dual enrollment opportunities transfers and applies the same as credit earned while in college.
Strengthen existing transfer pathways for students transferring not only between UWs but also from the Wisconsin Technical College System.
Ensure general education credit mobility and course applicability.
Reduce the time to degree completion and the cost of attendance following transfer between UWs.
The UWs have taken steps in recent years to smooth out credit transfers between universities. This new effort is the result of provisions in the 2025-27 state budget.
Core general education courses are the courses students must take for graduation outside of their major and minor requirements, and the credit hour requirements currently vary widely depending upon the university.
While the credits associated with the core general education courses transfer between the UWs, the applicability of the courses has been uneven. The new policy is designed to ensure courses transfer and apply to new graduate requirements consistently.
Rothman said students should have clear expectations that core general education courses will easily transfer. The policy will be reviewed by the Board of Regents this fall and, if approved, will go into effect for undergraduate students who first enroll in fall 2026.
The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 164,400 students. Awarding more than 37,000 degrees annually, these 13 public universities are Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in the state five years after earning a degree. The universities provide a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. Learn more at wisconsin.edu.
