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

UW-Stout hosts Anna Maria College in first round on Saturday, March 14 By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – For the first time in nearly two decades, the University of Wisconsin-Stout Blue Devils hockey team is headed to the NCAA tournament, riding high after a 5-4 victory in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletics Conference Tournament championship game . UW-Stout (21-5-1) defeated UW-River Falls on March 7 to earn its first trip to the NCAA tourney since 2009. The Blue

Survey finds rising pay, 99% employment rate for recent UW-Stout alums By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – Amazon . Cigna . CVS Health . General Motors . Citigroup . What do all these blue-chip companies have in common? In addition to being among the 25 largest American corporations on the latest Fortune 500 list, they’ve also hired recent University of Wisconsin-Stout graduates over the past year. According to a new report, Blue Devils who graduated between fall 2024 a

Manufacturing Outreach Center receives federal designation as statewide leader to support small and medium-sized manufacturers Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, has been awarded $19 million in federal funds as it takes a leadership role as manager of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program in Wisconsin. The funds, $3.8 million annually for five years, come through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Insti

Program has earned national credentials, international reach during its first four years By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – Just four years after it was created, the University of Wisconsin-Stout Bachelor of Science cybersecurity program ranks as one of the best in the nation, recently landing at No. 14 among the Top 25 programs in the United States , according to Programs.com . The cybersecurity program also was placed No. 21 among the Most Affordable Cybersecurity B

MKE Tech Hub, WMEP and UW-Stout form strategic partnership to support mid-market manufacturers Menomonie, Wis. – Three of Wisconsin’s leading manufacturing support organizations announced today a groundbreaking partnership to help mid-market manufacturers strategically adopt artificial intelligence and advanced technologies. The collaboration between MKE Tech Hub Coalition’s Synapse initiative , Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP), and the Manufacturing Outr