Universities of Wisconsin

Save the date for Show Your College Pride Day at Summerfest on Thursday, June 18, on the Summerfest Grounds in Milwaukee. Wear your Warhawk gear for free admission that day to the annual music festival and visit our UW-Whitewater booth near the main entrance gate.

UW-Eau Claire's undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program has recently earned an “A” grade from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for its preparation of future teachers to teach elementary students to read.

The June 9 report from NCTQ spotlights UW-Eau Claire for excellence in meeting the standards set by literacy experts for coverage of the most effective methods of reading instruction. Programs were rated for preparation of aspiring teachers in all five components of scientifically based reading instruction, including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, comprehension and vocabulary.

"The NCTQ rating validates UW-Eau Claire's continued approach to establishing strong connections between the university and our school district partners from around the Chippewa Valley," says Dr. Carmen Manning, dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences. "Our grade reflects the commitment of university faculty and K-12 staff working together to improve reading outcomes for all children."

Read more: https://www.uwec.edu/stories/high-marks-national-scale-uw-eau-claires-4k-9-teacher-preparation

Meet the 2026 University Staff Recognition Award winners Teamwork, mastery and innovation mark the work of this year's awardees.

UWM - College of Engineering & Applied Science PhD student Joel Roberts created Shepherd Traffic, an automated system using computer vision to cut delays and improve intersections. Read more at the link in the comments ⬇

UW-Oshkosh senior Ella Diny noticed something simple while working at the Evergreen Retirement Community. Residents were curious about students, and students had so much to learn from them.

So she built a bridge.

Through the Elder Engagement Club, Ella created opportunities for students and local seniors to sit together, share stories, ask questions and find common ground. This year, the club hosted dinners at Evergreen and helped bring students and residents together through an art show featuring work from both communities.

What started with a simple question became a table full of stories, connection and care.

🔗 Read Ella’s story in the comments below! 👇

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire graduate and veteran shares his path to commencement.

Veteran navigates winding road to degree completion at UW-Eau Claire Jacob Oberg completed a professional studies degree in 2026, completing many years of a higher ed journey