MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 17 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: On Oct. 17, the Joint Committee on Employment Relations (JCOER) met to approve a pay plan for state employees and state collective bargaining agreements. JCOER approved raises for state employees, but excluded raises for Universities of Wisconsin employees. JCOER also did not vote on the tentative agreement with the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee (representing the UW-Madis more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 17 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: From food, to music, to fashion -- Latinx culture runs deep. Over the past month, the Latinx Heritage Month Planning Committee and other Latinx students, staff and organizations shared their heritage with campus. Through this year's Latinx Heritage Month theme, "Transplanting Traditions," all were invited to learn about and reflect on the connected yet distinct Latinx customs and traditions that more PR

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wisconsin, Oct. 18 -- Mid-State Technical College issued the following news: Mid-State Technical College is partnering with 21 high schools in its district to admit over 1,550 graduating high school seniors through Direct Admission. Some high schools will have their entire senior class directly admitted to Mid-State and others will offer their students a choice to opt into being directly admitted. Mid-State's Direct Admission program supports the 60 Forward initiative, a part more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 17 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Melissa Bublitz Melissa Bublitz: Liz Kramer Professor of Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Department of Consumer Science, Department of Civil Society and Community Studies, School of Human Ecology Hometown: Bowler, Wisconisn Educational/professional background: I worked in business-to-business marketing research for 12 years before getting my MBA and PhD in management science (marketi more PR

MEQUON, Wisconsin, Oct. 18 -- Concordia University Wisconsin issued the following news: By Adam Paape In the dynamic world of education, exceptional mentors play a pivotal role in shaping the future of teaching. Dr. Tanya Johnson, the Program Director of Concordia's Accelerated Early Childhood Education program, proves the transformative power of knowledge, experience, and faith. Dr. Johnson has an impressive background of over 30 years, showing dedication and commitment to holistically develo more PR

MENOMONIE, Wisconsin, Oct. 18 -- The University of Wisconsin's Stout Campus issued the following news: By Jerry Poling Comprehensive student success, leading to graduates who are career-ready and STRONG, is the goal of a new, major federal grant awarded to UW-Stout. The $2.5 million award over five years from the U.S. Department of Education will help UW-Stout expand its ability to serve students, especially low-income, first-generation and transfer. UW-Stout's STRONG program -- Strategic Te more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 18 -- The Universities of Wisconsin issued the following news on Oct. 17, 2023: Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman announced today his decision to end in-person instruction at two additional branch campuses and to close one branch campus. Rothman also directed chancellors overseeing the remaining two-year campuses to work with local officials to determine the best uses for facilities to meet student and community needs. The two campuses at which in-person  more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 17 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Shown here in a glass beaker, lignin -- a complex substance that makes plants strong -- could provide an alternative to petroleum-derived chemicals like benzene, toluene and xylenes that serve as building blocks for plastics, biofuels and solvents as well as drugs and food additives. Photo by: CHELSEA MAMMOT A team led by University of Wisconsin-Madison scholars has a plan to turn paper mill wa more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 17 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2023: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of New London is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes: * Replacement of watermains on Quincy Street, Beckert Road, Bruce Street, Wolf River Avenue, Shawanto Street and Water Street *  more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 17 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is joining a national celebration of forest products this week. National Forest Products Week (Oct. 15-21, 2023) highlights the value of forest products, their many contributions to society and the vital role they play in our daily lives. Many Wisconsinites appreciate that forests are an essential part of our state's history, cultur more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 17 -- The Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds issued the following news: While the investment management of the fully funded Wisconsin Retirement System may be more well known, the State of Wisconsin Investment Board also manages several other smaller trust funds including the State Investment Fund. The State Investment Fund is a pool of cash balances of various state and local governmental units created by state statute. In managing this fund, SWIB works on b more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 18 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: The Republican Party of Wisconsin announced the hiring of Matt Fisher as the new Communications Director. Fisher will serve as the primary media contact and spokesperson ahead of the 2024 cycle. "Matt is a fantastic pick-up for the Republican Party of Wisconsin," said WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming. "Not only does he offer a well-rounded background in political communications but a positive vision and att more PR