Bozzo, Zhao named Universities of Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars By Abbey Goers, UW-Stout Two University of Wisconsin-Stout professors will have a unique opportunity this year to collaborate with other exceptional Universities of Wisconsin educators, representing various disciplines of study.   Selected as Universities of Wisconsin 2026-27 Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars, Alexander Bozzo, Center for Applied Ethics director and assistant professor of philosophy; a

Teen drama ‘Badge of the Dead’ and supernatural comedy ‘You Must Destroy’ among diverse lineup By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – Girl Scouts and turkeys and zombies! Oh, my! Animation and digital media and video production seniors are busy wrapping up their capstone projects before setting their cinematic monsters loose at the 4th Annual Unspooled Film & Animation Festival on Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10, at University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Harvey Hall Theatre  

Polytechnic partnership empowers Minnesota company’s update By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout’s polytechnic approach gave industrial and product design alum Trevor James the skills to create his own business and carve out a niche in large-scale graphic installations. It’s also what prompted him to connect with his alma mater when he wanted to rebrand and expand that business. Now, with the help of recent graphic design and interactive med

‘Immerse Your Eyes, Preserve Your Mind’ and ‘A Fragile Wonder’ named winners of sold-out annual event By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – From the fashion houses of Versace, Gucci, and Betsey Johnson to the master artists Michelangelo and da Vinci. From the luxury automobiles of Porsche and Ferrari to game makers Rubik and a battle between the worlds of Sega and Nintendo.   From Dieter Rams’ philosophy of “less, but better” to Frank Lloyd Wright’s organic architecture,

SOAD Senior Show on May 8, part of Stout’s Spring Showcase, celebrates nearly 120 graduating seniors’ creative works By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – A smart indoor herb propagation system; an intuitive commercial device to help bystanders in the event of a seizure; a robotic solution for transporting landscaping materials; a portable, easy to clean dish system for college students; adjustable, telescopic ski poles; a contemporary doll.   These are a handful of the s

Two-year project seeks to identify recycled polymers that can be used in manufacturing process By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – John Deere machinery has been recognizable for its distinctive green color for more than a century. Student and faculty researchers at University of Wisconsin-Stout are working to ensure that John Deere is also known for a different kind of green: sustainability. Led by Professor Wei Zheng , student research assistants in the B.S. plastics e

Cross-disciplinary groups also design toolless furniture connections, learn valuable customer perceptions By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – A small black case rests atop a filing cabinet in Assistant Professor Kevin Dietsche ’s office. He opens the case and begins strumming a ukulele. The soft music fills the office. Dietsche, an engineering technology instructor at University of Wisconsin-Stout, built the ukulele 15 years ago under the guidance of Kazukiyo “Jiggs” Ku

Graphic design majors receive regional awards, have work showcased on international website By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – A student-designed marketing campaign encouraging people to replace the digital din of contemporary life with the calming sounds of nature along the Red Cedar Trail was honored with the Best in Show for Students award at the annual Minnesota AdFed  awards, sponsored by the Advertising Federation of Minnesota  on March 5 at Orchestra Hall in Min

Vance Creek Experiential Therapy internships add to clinical training for master’s students By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – There is something therapeutic to a slow, rhythmic trail ride on horseback. You begin to feel grounded in the quiet nature of the woods and in the calming company of horses. The calm can lead to new thoughts or the banishment of worries or a “letting go” of control. This form of experiential learning can help clients build self-awareness, impro

Institute for Supply Management awards UW-Stout alum in 30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – Kole Mewhorter , a business administration  and supply chain management  alum from University of Wisconsin-Stout, is being honored as an Institute for Supply Management 2025 ISM 30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Star.   Kole Mewhorter has been awarded as an Institute for Supply Management 2025 ISM 30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Star. Submitte

University honored for commitment to investing in, protecting trees By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized University of Wisconsin-Stout as a Tree Campus  for its dedication to enhancing community well-being through tree education, investment and community engagement. The recognition is the latest chapter in the university’s long-running dedication to sustainability , which includes being named a national Green Ribbon school  in 2024

UW-Stout’s Teach Day for high schoolers on April 21; Early Childhood Education Conference is April 24-25 By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – With a focus on strengthening the number of teachers in the state, as well as supporting their well-being and work in the classroom, University of Wisconsin-Stout’s School of Education  is hosting two events this spring for both future and current educators.   Teach Day, on Tuesday, April 21, helps high school students envision the

Students get professional experience working with sports professionals By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout senior Carson Leuzinger  may be paying a little more attention than usual this year to Major League Baseball’s Opening Day, when the New York Yankees face the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, March 25. That’s because Leuzinger, a dietetics major from Monroe, had two internships with the Yankees last summer at their development and re

Game scheduled for March 27th at 7 pm, check post for link to watch The University of Wisconsin-Stout Blue Devil hockey team has advanced to the 2026 NCAA Division III Men's Ice Hockey Championship Frozen Four, set for March 27-29 at the Adirondack Bank Center at Utica Memorial Auditorium in Utica, N.Y. UW-Stout will face top-ranked Hobart College (29-0-0) in the second semifinal on Friday, March 27 at 7 p.m. (ET). Fans can purchase tickets in the UW-Stout team section, locat

Featured events include STEM-X, Made@Stout Pop-Up Market, Fashion Without Fabric on April 11 By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout invites families, alumni and the community to campus Friday, April 10, to Sunday, April 12, for [/destination-weekend]Destination Weekend, a celebration of fashion, fine arts, athletics and more. The weekend is a continuation of UW-Stout’s [/year-design]Year of Design, highlighting the innovation, leadership, and

Tech. Sgt. Nelson nominates Infrastructure Services Deputy CIO Janicki with Patriot Award By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University , and its Learning and Information Technology (LIT) department received the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Certificate of Appreciation on March 17. ESGR is a Department of Defense program that fosters strong relationships between civilian employers and their Natio

Decade-long partnership with Minneapolis furniture retailer creates real-world production possibilities for industrial & product design seniors By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – A decade-long partnership with Room & Board , a national furniture designer and retailer, has helped University of Wisconsin-Stout industrial and product design  majors refine their skills under professional mentorship. Now, for the first time, a piece of furniture designed as part of the annu

University creates new pathway into automation leadership program By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout is extending high-impact polytechnic education beyond Wisconsin with its first-ever out-of-state articulation agreement for the B.S. automation leadership  program. The agreement between UW-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, and Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) creates a pathway for students to advance from a two-year tech

University among first in Midwest to integrate concrete printing into polytechnic programs Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, and Alquist , a pioneer in 3D concrete printing (3DCP) technology, are proud to announce a strategic partnership that brings Alquist’s industry-leading, proprietary 3DCP printing systems and supporting curriculum to UW-Stout’s campus. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in applied learni

Undergraduates demonstrate applied learning at annual Research in the Rotunda event By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – From the depths of outer space to the cutting edge of cyberspace, University of Wisconsin-Stout undergraduates presented wide-ranging, impactful research March 11 at the annual Research in the Rotunda  event in the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison. The event embodies UW-Stout’s polytechnic approach  on a statewide stage, with student researchers and