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The state should recommit itself to the Wisconsin Idea (op-ed) by Prof. Shelton

This August, faculty, staff and more than 160,000 student at the 13 University of Wisconsin campuses are hard at work, getting ready for a new academic year. Wisconsinites are justifiably proud of the UW... https://news.uwgb.edu/phlash/mediacoverage/08/12/as-a-new-academic-year-begins-the-state-should-recommit-itself-to-the-wisconsin-idea/

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College’s President of Learning, Dr. Kathryn Rogalski recognized by the Aspen Institute

  NWTC’s Rogalski selected for prestigious fellowship Posted Yesterday At 8:36pm by Tanner Bickford One of the nation’s rising community college leaders is closer than you know. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College announced that the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program named Dr. Kathryn Rogalski, NWTC’s vice president of learning, as one of forty leaders to be a part of this year’s Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship. Current and former community college presidents will mentor those selected for the 10-month fellowship that starts in November. […] https://www.neweraonline.org/news/northeast-wisconsin-technical-colleges-president-of-learning-dr-kathryn-rogalski-recognized-by-the-aspen-institute/

UWO researchers gathering input for comprehensive Wisconsin paper industry study

Stakeholder meetings are underway for a comprehensive workforce development study of Wisconsin’s papermaking industry. The research is a collaborative effort between the UWO’s Center for Customized Research and Services and the Wisconsin Paper Council.

Read more on UW Oshkosh Today.

https://uwosh.edu/today/98708/uwo-researchers-gathering-input-for-comprehensive-wisconsin-paper-industry-study/

Derek Newton (Forbes) makes a simple, direct case for pursuing a college degree

The decision to pursue a college degree has always been tough, complex and risky – in that it requires commitments and compromises other paths forward.  this piece unclutters the decision with pretty straight forward economics and return on investment – in yourself. https://www.forbes.com/sites/dereknewton/2021/07/31/even-more-reasons-you-should-get-a-college-degree/?sh=1d2c949f4426 https://www.neweraonline.org/news/derek-newton-forbes-makes-a-simple-direct-case-for-pursuing-a-college-degree/

Brosman named director of UWO’s Small Business Development Center

Alumnus Dan Brosman '15, recently was promoted to director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW Oshkosh.

Read more on UW Oshkosh Today.

https://uwosh.edu/today/98463/brosman-named-director-of-uwos-small-business-development-center/

New Titan mag preps readers for UWO’s 150th anniversary fall lineup

Read about all things sesquicentennial in the UW Oshkosh's summer issue of Titan mag, available online now.

Read more on UW Oshkosh Today.

https://uwosh.edu/today/98308/new-titan-mag-preps-readers-for-uwos-150th-anniversary-fall-lineup/

UW Oshkosh Alumni Association board elects new members

The UW Oshkosh Alumni Association board of directors elected six new members and reelected four to serve starting fall of 2021.

Read more on UW Oshkosh Today.

https://uwosh.edu/today/98026/uw-oshkosh-alumni-association-board-elects-new-members/

Christopher Caldwell named President of the College of the Menominee Nation

Caldwell Named President of the College of Menominee Nation    Christopher Caldwell has been named President of the College of Menominee Nation (CMN) by the CMN Board of Trustees. The Board is led by Chairperson Gary Frechette, Vice-Chairperson Sara LaBarge, members; Shannon Chapman, Jesse Waukau, Michael Delabrue, Crystal Chapman-Chevalier and Marcus Denny. Caldwell assumes the position on June 25, 2021.   Caldwell has been serving as Interim President of the College since February 2020. Frechette noted his leadership after the […] https://www.neweraonline.org/news/christopher-caldwell-named-president-of-the-college-of-the-menominee-nation/

It definitely pays to obtain post secondary education

The relationship of education and earning power is highlighted in this data from the census bureau.  This article shows two graphic pictures of earning power and unemployment during 2020.  The pandemic clearly magnified employment resilience for those with education credentials beyond high school. https://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2021/data-on-display/education-pays.htm https://www.neweraonline.org/news/it-definitely-pays-to-obtain-post-secondary-education/

UW Regents recognize UWO’s Kimberly Langolf for Campus Covid testing response

Kimberly Langolf, director of Risk and Sponsored Programs at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, is still amazed to think her ninth and 10th years on the job focused on leading response to COVID-19 testing and vaccination. “I would say predicting a global pandemic and my role was not in my ‘crystal ball’ for my career path,” Langolf said. “However, I felt that I had a unique set of experiences and skills that I could use to make a positive impact […] https://www.neweraonline.org/news/uw-regents-recognize-uwos-kimberly-langolf-for-campus-covid-testing-response/