Universities of Wisconsin

A University of Wisconsin-Parkside senior makes history as the first Ranger to earn the NCAA Division II Rawlings Gold Glove Award.

Johnson makes history with Division II Gold Glove Parkside senior Mia Johnson becomes the first GLIAC player to earn the NCAA Division II Rawlings Gold Glove Award, highlighting a standout defensive season at third base.

The Golda Meir Library at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee features one of the world’s largest map and globe collection.

How the Golda Meir Library is the 'X' marking the spot for a hometown treasure featuring one of the world’s largest map and globe collections MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — Behind an unassuming door inside the Golda Meir Library at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee sits a collection filled with centuries of stories, secrets, and snapshots of how

UW-Stevens Point receives ‘College of Distinction’ status for 25-26.

UWSP named 'College of Distinction' for 25-26 Interim Chancellor Pratima Gandhi said student engagement plays a key role in academic success and a sense of belonging.

The Early Educator Collective at UW-Green Bay aims to support teachers within their first five years of teaching.

Early Educator Collective crosses districts to support teaching careers The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is offering the first-of-its-kind coaching program designed to support teachers within their first five years of teaching.

Small businesses power Wisconsin’s economy 💼📈

Between 2010 and 2025, small businesses accounted for approximately 95% of Wisconsin’s net job growth — compared to 72% nationally. This remarkable impact underscores the critical role entrepreneurs play in driving local and statewide prosperity.

The latest Wisconsin Policy Forum report, “Small Businesses, Big Stakes: The State of Wisconsin’s Small Businesses” [👉link in comments], highlights both the strength of our entrepreneurial ecosystem and the challenges many businesses face when scaling — including access to capital 💰 and workforce constraints 👥.

We at the Office of Business and Entrepreneurship, Universities of Wisconsin, are proud to have commissioned this first-of-its-kind report, in partnership with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, to support informed policy and legislative decision making.

There's no better way to round out National Small Business Month 🗓️ and celebrate our state's small businesses — the unsung heroes of the American Dream ⭐