MADISON, Wisconsin, May 6 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: The University of Wisconsin-Madison has no shortage of amazing students. Some have changed lives with their research or improved communities through their public service. Others have scaled the academic heights, made an impressive mid-life career change, or overcome daunting odds to finish a degree. In advance of spring commencement May 10-11, here's a look at how just a few of these notable gradu more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 6 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Two UW-Madison registered student organizations (RSOs) are under investigation and have received interim suspension notices related to allegations of conduct in violation of student organization codes. On May 5-6, the Committee on Student Organizations (CSO) received complaints and media reports alleging members of Mecha de UW Madison and Anticolonial Scientists co-hosted a chalking event at the  more PR

KOHLER, Wisconsin, May 7 -- Platinum Equity, an investment firm, issued the following news release on May 6, 2024: Kohler Co. and Platinum Equity announced today the companies have closed the transaction to establish Kohler Energy as a separate, independent business. Platinum Equity is now the majority owner of the Energy business and Kohler Co. remains an investment partner. Financial details are not being disclosed. Kohler Energy is strategically positioned to continue strong performance in  more PR

DECORAH, Iowa, May 7 -- Luther College issued the following news: Five Luther College seniors attended the annual Sigma Tau Delta Convention in St. Louis from April 3-6. The students, all English majors or minors and members of the Sigma Tau Delta English honor society, presented work on topics like George Eliot's "Middlemarch" and queer identity in literature, in addition to original fiction and poetry. The five students who attended were: * Ashley Imdieke, of Northfield, Minnesota * Mia Ir more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 6 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Beginning June 3, Associate Vice Provost and University Registrar Scott Owczarek will assume the role of interim director of the Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA). Beth Warner, Deputy University Registrar, will serve as Interim University Registrar. Owczarek will follow Helen Faith, who will be stepping away from her role as director of OSFA. "I, along with the whole team at the Division o more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 6 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: A 10-member search committee has been appointed by Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin to identify top candidates to be the next vice chancellor for university relations at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Charles Hoslet, who has served as vice chancellor for university relations since 2016, will retire at the end of the 2023-24 academic year after a 27-year UW career. Appointed to lead the searc more PR

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, May 7 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Campus issued the following news: By Gary Johnson The 100,000th graduate to receive a diploma at Zorn Arena will be among the 1,485 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students at commencement exercises on Saturday, May 18, in the final graduation ceremonies held at the facility. Next fall's commencement on Dec. 21 will be the first in the new Sonnentag Event Center. This spring, candidates from the College of Business wil more PR