You don’t need a doctoral degree to know that higher education in the United States is going through dramatic change. Federal research dollars may be at risk in some areas; three Ivy League schools have …
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New design framework makes it easier to create custom shock-absorbing materials
University of Wisconsin-Madison mechanical engineers have developed a comprehensive framework that accelerates improvements to shock-absorbing foam materials. The materials have an array of uses ranging from sports or military helmet liners to struts that cushion …
UW–Madison virologists are at the forefront of efforts to keep tabs on avian influenza in dairy milk
When H5N1 avian influenza made an unprecedented jump into dairy cattle in early 2024, the development prompted concern on multiple fronts. How would herds with infections fare? Would dairy workers be at risk? Could the …
Building More than Startups: Maia Donohue joins the Weinert Center
Maia is the new Director of Student Engagement – Entrepreneurial Mindset We are excited to welcome Jeramiah (Maia) Patrick Donohue as the new Director of Student Engagement-Entrepreneurial Mindset at the Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship, where …
UW-Madison creates entrepreneurship unit amid campus-wide budget cuts
The new position follows a working group’s recommendation to recruit and maintain a UW-Madison Entrepreneurship Hub. The University of Wisconsin-Madison plans to create a new administrative unit to collaborate with the business community amid campus-wide …
Entrepreneurship Across Generations: Sari Ratner Judge Brings StartUp Energy to Grandparents University
This summer, the spirit of the StartUp Learning Community came alive in an unexpected place—Grandparents University (GPU), UW–Madison’s inter-generational learning program that welcomes Badger “Seniors” and their grandchildren from across the country. StartUp Program Manager, …
UW-Madison’s ClaimReady takes home Audience Favorite award and Third Place at DePaul University’s Pitch Madness competition
Three UW-Madison startup teams traveled to Chicago to participate in DePaul University’s 8th Annual Pitch Madness Competition. While all of the teams exhibited multiple strengths and delivered excellent pitches to audience members, ClaimReady was voted …
UW–Madison launching new hub to accelerate entrepreneurship
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is executing its campus entrepreneurship plan with the formation of a new entity, the Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Hub. The Hub, aimed at strengthening entrepreneurial pathways, was approved by campus governance in May, …
How a Madison doctor is trying to help others find affordable housing
When Christina Henderson was a medical student in 2022, she found herself flying across the country to complete a required rotation at Duke University in North Carolina. The logistics were challenging. Without a car and …
Student Entrepreneur Profile: Lilia Juarez
A First-Generation Student Saying it with Flowers “Sometimes being comfortable isn’t always the solution…being curious leads you to trying something new.” Lilia Juarez, a first-generation student from Madison, is carving her own path as both …