Students get hands-on access to specimens through UW-Stout Polytechnic’s unique on-campus lab By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – As a high school student from Ellsworth captivated by anatomy and physiology, Shelby Saenger was amazed when she had the opportunity to tour University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic’s Cadaver Lab. Now, she’s helping teens experience that same wonder as they investigate medical careers at the Human Anatomy Exploration Camp, which is being hel

New historical mural, other areas enhanced by addition of local flora By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – A University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic student is applying personal enthusiasm and academic experience to an on-campus summer job designing and creating landscapes that add native plants to the university grounds. The landscapes will enhance the beauty and sustainability of several campus locations, including the new mural that showcases UW-Stout Polytechnic’s

UW-Stout Polytechnic’s COAMFTE-accredited program offers on-campus and online degree options By Abbey Goers, UW-Stout UW-Stout Polytechnic’s M.S. in marriage and family therapy (MFT) has been recognized as the No. 1 program in Wisconsin for 2026 by MarriageFamilyTherapist. The MFT program is one of the longest continuously COAMFTE-accredited programs for relational therapy training in the country, having operated since 1977. For many students and professionals seeking a maste

For 17th consecutive year, university honored for programs that create ‘direct connection between education and career success’ By Abbey Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic has been named a Military Friendly® School for the 17th consecutive year, continuing its long tradition of serving the military community. UW-Stout Polytechnic received a gold designation as a Military Friendly School and was also designated a Military Spouse Frien

Nine undergraduates from around U.S. invite conversations on challenges, opportunities at community presentation Aug. 6 By Abbey Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – Early in the morning on one of the hottest days of the summer, University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic biology Associate Professor Keith Gilland and students Abi Cherry and Norah Shires trekked to the mouth of Galloway Creek, where it meets the Red Cedar River in Menomonie. The group is investigating water quali

Construction management majors get up-close experience on multimillion-dollar Heritage Hall, Recreation Complex upgrades By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – Two major ongoing construction projects have provided University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic students with exceptional applied learning opportunities without having to leave campus. This summer, 13 UW-Stout Polytechnic students are interning with Miron Construction, Co. Inc., general contractor for both the $144.

Alum works with engineering students to improve lunar dust testing, bolstering NASA’s return to the moon By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – Through a collaboration with Sierra Space, a leading defense-tech space company, University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic students are validating critical systems that may be part of missions that return humanity to the moon. Under the mentorship of alumnus Todd Treichel, Ph.D., a principal manufacturing engineer at Sierra Space,

UW-Stout Athletics University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic Director of Athletics Erin Sullivan has announced the hiring of Mason Stoltenberg as the 30th head coach of the Blue Devil baseball program. Stoltenberg joins the Blue Devils after serving as academic recruiting coordinator and assistant baseball coach at UW-Oshkosh during the 2025-26 academic year. Prior to his return to Wisconsin, he spent more than a decade with the University of La Verne in California, including

Faculty, students work across universities in Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin’s longest-running programs By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – Biology and environmental science faculty, university students and high school students ventured into the marshes, creeks and wetlands surrounding University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic and the Menomonie area this summer to understand and strengthen the health of the Red Cedar Watershed. Their research is part of three o

The following students from the area graduated on May 16, 2026, from University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic in Menomonie, Wis. The university graduated 1,067 students, with 849 undergraduates and 218 Graduate School students this spring. UW-Stout Polytechnic offers more than 70 industry-aligned undergraduate and graduate degrees and 40 professional certificate programs. Established in 1891, the university prides itself on the success of its students in the workplace,

The following students from the area have been named to the University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic Dean's List for the spring 2026 semester. The award is presented to students who have a grade point average of 3.5 or above. UW-Stout Polytechnic offers more than 70 industry-aligned undergraduate and graduate degrees and 40 professional certificate programs. Established in 1891, the university prides itself on the success of its students in the workplace, with more than

Muralists from around the U.S. and world join university artists and volunteers for public art event By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – From an artistic portrayal of the journey of Hmong refugees from Laos to Menomonie to an eye-catching image that captures the past, present and future of Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, students and staff members from University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic had key roles in a just-completed effort to create 15 pieces of public ar

Interior design camp, industry-standard software introduces campers to career paths in residential, commercial design By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – Every space has its own function, whether it’s an educational studio calling on students to advance their design skills and create a space optimal for learning, or a residential studio where they’re tasked with designing a cozy living room inviting friends to sit and stay awhile. For four days in June, area high school

Students, alums assist in Deming’s unique medical drama ‘Winter Hymns,’ filmed in Menomonie By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – Los Angeles-based Wisconsin filmmaker Nathan Deming believes that there is an immense, untapped wealth of authentic storytelling in his Midwestern home state, and his goal is to continue highlighting regional characters and communities that audiences instantly recognize. With his latest film, “Winter Hymns,” Deming also highlighted regional f

Tour led by Boldt Company in Chippewa Falls gives campers a behind-the-scenes look at construction site By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – On a cloudy Tuesday morning, eight middle school Construction Pathways campers with University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic’s summer STEAM experience watched a crane lift an air conditioning unit onto the new Aspirus Clinic that is being built in Chippewa Falls. The site tour, led by the Boldt Company, introduced the campers to

Capstone projects demonstrate mechanical, manufacturing know-how, leadership skills By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic mechanical engineering student Dominick Marco faced several challenges when he became team leader for the second semester of a capstone project on behalf of Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions. In addition to designing and building a prototype that would automatically assemble a plastic latch and a steel bracket int

Interdisciplinary team of graphic communications, graphic media, print management students’ ‘Mail Across Minneapolis’ celebrates print media By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – In an international competition designed to celebrate the way print media brings people together across the globe, a team of University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic students won the coveted TAGA Student Choice Award at the 2026 Technical Association of the Graphic Arts, Helmut Kipphan Student C

Department of War selects platform to inspire national cyber defense education models Menomonie, Wis. – A cybersecurity training platform developed by University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic faculty has won a high-stakes, Pentagon-sponsored competition and will now serve as a blueprint for scalable cybersecurity learning nationwide. The Department of War’s Aligned Skills Curriculum and Experiential Network Design (ASCEND) Challenge received innovative entries from a pool of

After 135 years of innovation, ‘polytechnic’ officially added to name By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – Throughout its long history, the educational institution that bears the name of its founder, James Huff Stout, has continuously evolved and maintained its position at the vanguard of higher education. Over the course of 135 years, two things have remained constant. The first is the presence of its founder’s name. The second is a commitment to applied learning — what

Language barrier, jet lag can’t undermine Anderson’s creative ambition By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – Maya Anderson wanted to create something ambitious to cap off her B.S. video production degree at University of Wisconsin-Stout – something that would encapsulate her years of experience behind the camera, demonstrate her personal vision and set herself on a path toward professional success. To meet these goals, Anderson traveled halfway around the world to Tokyo,