MADISON, Wisconsin, April 17 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus posted the following news: * * * App under development at UW could make it easier, more affordable to 'age in place' University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers are using augmented reality to make the homes of older adults safer. Their innovation will not only streamline a sometimes clunky process but also support a more affordable and community-based approach that can reach more people. It's an urgent issue: Older a  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Experts Available on the Rise of Youth Radicalization Online WASHINGTON (April 15, 2025) - The Associated Press called the rise of online violence "an emerging global threat" with accounts of a 12 year old's arrest in Paris, France and a 17 year old's murder charge in Wisconsin, United States. These are just two examples which highlight the rise of youth radicalization online, which is increasing risks of vi  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * High school experiences linked to midlife body weight UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- High schools have long been recognized for shaping students' futures. According to a new study by researchers from Penn State, the University of Texas, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Minnesota, high schools may even contribute to how much a person weighs later in life. The study, pub  more

PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, April 18 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news: * * * In rural education, UW-Platteville leads with listening and partnerships By Christine Bellport The University of Wisconsin-Platteville School of Education continues to lead the way in the field of rural education. The university hosted the third annual Rural Education Conference and Job Fair this week. Each year, the conference provides vital conversations and networking opportunities  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, April 18 -- Rockwell Automation, an industrial automation and information company, issued the following news release: * * * Rockwell Automation Collaborates with Enerpoly on Dry Electrode Manufacturing for Zinc-ion Batteries Collaboration to advance zinc-ion battery solutions for the rapidly growing global energy storage market, driven by the increased need for greater energy resilience. MILWAUKEE, Wis., April 17, 2025--Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's  more

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, April 18 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Campus issued the following news: * * * CERCA showcases student research, creative activity A total of 572 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students will present their student-faculty research at the annual Celebration of Excellence in Research and Creative Activity April 21-25. The events in Davies Center and other campus buildings will celebrate undergraduate research and creative activity with a total of 264 poste  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 17 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus posted the following news: * * * UW-Madison breaks ground on long-anticipated engineering center On Thursday, April 17, a crowd of several hundred students, staff, faculty, university leaders, alumni and dignitaries kicked off construction of the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering's new building at a ceremonial groundbreaking event. The 395,000-square-foot Phillip A. Levy Engineering Center -- nam  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 18 -- The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development issued the following news release on April 17, 2025: * * * BLS Data: Wisconsin Employment Numbers Released MADISON - The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced 3,055,200 total nonfarm jobs in the state, according to March 2025 preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Preliminary employment estimates for March 2025 showed Wisconsin's seasonally adjusted unemplo  more