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For the first time, a University of Wisconsin–Madison building will bear the name of John and Tashia Morgridge, alumni and visionary partners to UW–Madison, who have for decades made significant contributions to the university, beginning with a humble $10 gift in the...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: These are the best graduate school programs in Wisconsin, according to U.S. News & World
Top graduate schools in Wisconsin landed on the latest U.S. News & World Report list ranking more than 2,000 programs across the country. U.S. News & World Report published its 2024-'25 report in April, ranking graduate programs in business, education, law and...
InsideWis: ‘Forever chemicals’ no more: Wisconsin firm works to remediate PFAS
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – No one needs to convince Larry Kinsman, principal at ORIN Technologies in Verona, of the health threats associated with long-term exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known by their PFAS and PFOS acronyms. With 4,700...
‘WisBiz: The Show’ features Katie Schmitz of Ziegler Investments
Welcome to “WisBusiness: The Show,” a twice-a-month Web show covering state business news and issues. In the latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show,” Lauren Usher head of principal investing and fund management at Ziegler and chief administrative officer of the...
Wisconsin Inno: Milwaukee technology nonprofit lands gift from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
A nonprofit organization that trains underserved adults for careers in technology has landed a $5 million donation from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. i.c.stars announced the gift Monday. The organization was founded in Chicago and opened its Milwaukee...
Milwaukee Business Journal: Epic Systems gets OK for ‘other worlds’-themed campus expansion
Epic Systems is a member of the Wisconsin Technology Council. Epic Systems Corp. can move forward with the first phase of its latest fantastical Dane County campus expansion that's designed to accommodate hundreds of employees. The city of Verona Plan Commission on...
Insight on Business: Oshkosh entry among final 25 in Governor’s Business Plan Contest
Twenty-five entries representing advanced manufacturing, business services, information technology and life sciences will compete in the finalist round of the 2024 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. Among the finalists is InMEDBio, Ashwinraj Karthikeyan,...
WisBusiness: SHINE submits drug master file to FDA
SHINE Technologies is a member of the Wisconsin Technology Council. SHINE Technologies has submitted its drug master file to the FDA for a material used in precision cancer treatment. The Janesville-based company yesterday announced the submission for non-carrier...
BizTimes Milwaukee: Madison-based Harpoon Lures’ patented fishing technology wins top Project Pitch It prize
A Madison entrepreneur with a deep love for fishing took home this week’s grand prize on “Project Pitch It” after he shared his patented invention with the show’s moguls. William Walsh, founder and CEO of Madison-based Harpoon Lures, is a competitive fisherman who has...
WisBusiness: ThedaCare using robotic helpers for fetching medications, equipment
ThedaCare’s Neenah facility has been using AI-assisted robotic helpers in recent weeks to lessen the workload on nurses and other hospital workers. The health system on Friday announced ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah is the first hospital in Wisconsin to...
WARF’s Iverson warns against changes to Bayh-Dole patent law
Erik Iverson, chief executive officer for the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, wrote this guest column on threats to the Bayh-Dole Act for the Wisconsin State Journal....
InsideWis: How Wisconsin has added to mankind’s knowledge of the heavens
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – A solar eclipse in 585 B.C. ended a long war between the Mediterranean kingdoms of Medes and Lydia when opposing armies took it as a bad omen and laid down their arms. That superstitious reaction, however beneficial to the combatants,...
Wisconsin Public Radio: A hard (hat) goodbye: Wisconsin construction firm adopts new helmets to improve safety
Boldt is a member of the Wisconsin Technology Council. While the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates 31 percent of construction workers use personal protective equipment, two Wisconsin companies are hoping to grow the adoption of safety headgear....
BizTimes Milwaukee: Avant Technologies leaders believe the company’s micro data center concept will shake up the industry
There’s no doubt that the U.S. data center market is experiencing a sizable boom. In 2021, more than 110 data centers projects launched in the U.S., according to data from market research firm Arizton Advisory and Intelligence. The issue with these larger data...
Cap Times: How sheep could be a key to Wisconsin’s solar energy future
On a cold, wet winter morning, Olivia Halbur’s boots crunched across the melting snow and ice in her driveway as she made her way to the barn that houses her flock of sheep. Halbur raises Texel sheep. They’re docile, stocky and known for their lean meat. The five...
Office of Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, DWD Announce More Than $495,000 in Technical Education Equipment Grants to Serve Nearly 3,000 Students
Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced that 2,927 students in 17 school districts statewide will benefit from advanced manufacturing training in preparation for high-demand job opportunities thanks to...
WisBusiness: MGE seeking PSC approval for second Shared Solar program
Madison Gas and Electric is a member of the Wisconsin Technology Council. Madison Gas and Electric is seeking approval for a new solar energy program for customers, building on an existing offering called Shared Solar. MGE is asking the state Public Service...
Aviation innovation can improve how we fly: Learn more at April 23 Tech Council luncheon
Despite occasional headlines that can trigger anxiety, aviation remains one of the world’s safest and most reliable ways to travel – as 90,000 passenger flights per day attests. To remain sustainable, however, the aviation industry must continue to innovate in fields...
WisBusiness: The Wisconsin Technology Council has announced 25 finalists in this year’s Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest, representing startups working in advanced manufacturing, life sciences and other sectors
These contestants were selected through two rounds of judging, and will compete in the finalist round of this year’s contest. “Young companies such as those advancing in this year’s contest are examples of innovation that cuts across industry sector lines in...
Finalists in Gov’s Biz Plan Contest offer ideas in ag and food tech, health, IT, more
Twenty-five entries representing broad sectors such as advanced manufacturing, business services, information technology and life sciences will compete in the finalist round of the 2024 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. The contestants have emerged after two...
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.@shinefusion submitted its drug master file to the @us_FDA for a material used in precision #cancer #treatment. https://loom.ly/TixsJ0o via @wisbusiness #startup
Epic Systems gets OK for 'other worlds'-themed campus expansion. via @mkebizjournal #Wisconsin #technology
Epic Systems gets OK for 'other worlds'-themed campus expansion
Epic Systems Corp. can move forward with the first phase of its latest fantastical campus expansion that's designed ...
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Madison-based Harpoon Lures’ patented #fishing #technology wins top @ProjectPitchIt prize. via @biztimesmedia #startup
Madison-based Harpoon Lures' patented fishing technology wins top Project Pitch It prize
A Madison entrepreneur with a deep love for fishing took home this week's grand prize on 'Project Pitch It.'
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.@thedacare using robotic helpers for fetching medications, equipment. https://loom.ly/v5a4Jyg via @wisbusiness #robotics #healthcare #technology
.@erikiversonwarf: Biden administration #patent policy would hurt #Wisconsin #tech sector. via @wistatejournal
Erik Iverson: Biden administration patent policy would hurt Wisconsin tech sector
Clean energy took a huge step forward at the end of 2022 when scientists crashed together hydrogen isotopes to a...
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Workflow Services partners with @exactsciences to provide colorectal #cancer screening for patients with access challenges at the pharmacy. via @prnewswire #prevention
Workflow Services Partners with Exact Sciences to Provide Colorectal Cancer Screening for Patients...
/PRNewswire/ -- Workflow Services, an automated platform that solves point-of-care clinical service delivery for pharmacie...
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