NEW YORK, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- Columbia University issued the following news: Mary Putman studied astronomy at the University of Wisconsin, in her home state, before decamping to Australia for graduate school. There, for four years, she studied the views of the night sky visible from the Southern Hemisphere, which offer many treasures for young scientists to explore, since that hemisphere has traditionally had fewer telescopes focused on it, and fewer astronomers examining its data. Putman retur more PR

CLEVELAND, Wisconsin, Nov. 14 -- Lakeshore Technical College issued the following news release: Lakeshore Technical College has named Dr. Meredith Sauer its new vice president of instruction, effective December 1. Sauer currently serves as dean of general studies, business, technology, and hospitality at Lakeshore. Since joining Lakeshore in 2005, Sauer has held the roles of instructional assistant, instructor, career pathways coordinator, and dean of multiple divisions. Among her many accompl more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Nov. 14 -- Marquette University issued the following news release: President Michael R. Lovell announced that alumnus Ross Sprovieri and his wife Susan have committed $1 million to establish endowed tennis scholarships for Marquette's NCAA men's and women's tennis programs. This is the largest-ever gift dedicated to the university's tennis program. Sprovieri is a 1990 College of Business Administration graduate and former member of the men's tennis program. "This generous more PR

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wisconsin, Nov. 14 -- Mid-State Technical College issued the following news: Mid-State Technical College's 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award will go to Chet Laskowski of Stevens Point. The award recognizes a truly outstanding alum who has demonstrated accomplishments in his or her professional field, community involvement, support for the technical college system and a commitment to continuing education and lifelong learning. "It is such an honor to celebrate Chet Laskowski for more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: An ongoing partnership between Pennsylvania College of Technology and Miller Electric Mfg. LLC helps to ensure that students in the college's welding and fabrication majors can continue to hone their skills on state-of-the-art equipment used throughout the welding industry. Miller, a Wisconsin-based manufacturer of original equipment for the industry that is wholly owned by ITW (Illinois To more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Nov. 14 -- Marquette University issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2023: Representatives from around the world gathered in Milwaukee Nov. 8-10 for the Sport at the Service of Humanity Conference, an event hosted by Marquette University in collaboration with the Vatican Dicastery for Culture and Education. Attendees -- including former professional and collegiate athletes, sports executives, and journalists -- listened to and took part in conversations that cele more PR

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Nov. 14 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Campus issued the following news: Dr. Nga-Wing Anjela Wong, professor of education for equity and justice at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, is among the recipients of the 2023 Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award from the Universities of Wisconsin. The UW recognized the achievements of 13 women who have advanced equity and inclusion for people of color within the university system and in communities acro more PR

MENOMONIE, Wisconsin, Nov. 14 -- The University of Wisconsin's Stout Campus issued the following news on Nov. 13, 2023: Staying physically fit, active and inspired by the world around them is a way of life for Dallas and Edye Pankowski, who enjoy downhill skiing, biking, hiking and adventure-based trips. It stands to reason then that Dallas, an alum, and Edye, a Menomonie native, are supporting the upcoming Recreation Complex renovation at UW-Stout with a gift of $5 million -- the largest in u more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 13 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: The University of Wisconsin-Madison today launched a new campaign video highlighting the demand for more engineers and the importance of a new College of Engineering building. The video, titled "Wisconsin Needs More Engineers," emphasizes the critical role that engineers play in the state's economy and argues that a new building is essential to producing and retaining top engineering talent. Th more PR

STURGEON BAY, Wisconsin, Nov. 14 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2023: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it has published a summary of public comments it received on a proposed master plan variance to allow an expansion of equestrian trails in Newport State Park. In addition to the summary, the public can view all comments submitted. A master plan variance is a change in management activity or more PR