MADISON, Wisconsin, May 7 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: The UW-Madison campus. Photo: Jeff Miller The 2024 Chancellor's Undergraduate Awards Ceremony on May 3 honored 173 students for their academic excellence, public service and undergraduate research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. "Students, you've each followed your own path to reach this day, but there are a few things you have in common," said Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin, who presid more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 7 -- American Family Insurance issued the following news release: Claims professionals from the American Family Insurance Group of companies are responding to customers impacted by tornados and other severe weather in Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri after the late-April storms impacted customers. The storms caused major damage to neighborhoods near Omaha, Nebraska and left dozens of homes damaged or destroyed (see photos above). Missouri and Iowa customers also experienced d more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 6 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Today, Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin presented before a meeting of the Faculty Senate, where media and protestors were also present. Her remarks are below. Good afternoon, and welcome to the final Faculty Senate meeting of the academic year. I understand there may be people in this room who are here in protest. I want to reiterate your right to be here. We find ourselves at an incredibly diffi more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 7 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Dorota A. Grejner-Brzezinska Photo by Katrina Norris The Ohio State University Dorota A. Grejner-Brzezinska will serve as the University of Wisconsin-Madison's vice chancellor for research. Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin named Brzezinska, a longtime Ohio State University engineering professor and GPS researcher, to the post today. She begins Sept. 1. "Wisconsin has so many strong research instit more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, May 8 -- Marquette University issued the following news release on May 7, 2024: Marquette University will recognize the 2,852 members of its 143rd graduating class with Commencement ceremonies to be held Saturday, May 11, at Fiserv Forum. Undergraduates will be recognized in a ceremony at 1 p.m., and graduates of the Graduate School and Graduate School of Management will be recognized in a ceremony at 5 p.m. Photographers are welcome to capture b-roll and still images fr more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, May 8 -- Marquette University issued the following news release on May 7, 2024: Marquette University Vice President and Director of Athletics Bill Scholl announced today his decision to retire once a successor is named following a national search. Scholl has served as vice president and director of athletics at Marquette since 2014. "It has been an honor to work at such a special place surrounded by remarkable people," Scholl said. "I am most proud of our student-athletes more PR

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wisconsin, May 8 -- Mid-State Technical College issued the following news: Mid-State Technical College Precision Machining Technician student Kaden Stanczyk of Custer, Wis., was selected by SkillsUSA to compete at the prestigious WorldSkills USA international event. Stanczyk will travel to Lyon, France this September to represent the United States in the CNC Milling event. Stanczyk represented the state of Wisconsin in Precision Machining at the SkillsUSA Championships in 202 more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 8 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, issued the following news: Columbia Vehicle Group (Columbia), an electric vehicle manufacturer, today announced it selects Aiken County for the company's first South Carolina operation. The company's $12.2 million investment will create 180 new jobs. Part of the Nordic Group of Companies, Columbia manufactures pure electric vehicles for industrial and commercial markets under the Columbia and Tomberlin brands. The compa more PR

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin, May 8 -- The University of Wisconsin Green Bay campus issued the following news release: Allyship. Community building. Join leaders from across the state to hear from women who are leading very different organizations, all focused on transformation and change that includes allyship and building communities. The A-list panel includes: * Alida Al-Saadi, Senior Partner, Korn Ferry * Maria M. Lara, President & Co-Founder, LPA of N.E.W. * Polly Olson, Chief of Police, City o more PR