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Stout supports entrepreneurs: One Drop Refillery benefits from new website
Stout supports entrepreneurs: One Drop Refillery benefits from new website built by business, digital technology students Hudson small business collaborates with capstone class to reach sustainably-minded shoppers Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 19, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – A refillery is a relatively new business concept, where customers can bring their reusable containers to refill with essential oils, cleaning supplies, personal care items, or dry goods instead of buying new
UW-Stout Polytechnic guarantees Minnesota high school students admission, reciprocal tuition
UW-Stout Polytechnic guarantees Minnesota high school students admission, reciprocal tuition New Guaranteed Admission program streamlines degree paths for qualifying students at region’s only polytechnic university Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 14, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – Minnesota high school students now have a streamlined route to pursuing a polytechnic education thanks to University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic’s new Minnesota Guaranteed Admission program. The clear
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UW-Polytechnic engineering, technology professor researches impact of AI on students’ creativity
UW-Polytechnic engineering, technology professor researches impact of AI on students’ creativity, problem-solving Future engineers use Meshy software for AI rapid prototyping of kindergartens’ ideal toys Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 15, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – The Alternative Uses Task, designed by psychologist J.P. Guilford in 1967, is a psychometric test used to measure divergent thinking, a core element of human creativity. It evaluates an individual’s ability to
UW-Stout Polytechnic graphic design, interactive media senior awarded national AIGA Worldstudio D×D
UW-Stout Polytechnic graphic design, interactive media senior awarded national AIGA Worldstudio D×D Scholarship Mireles-Melgarejo’s designs inspired by effects of agricultural industry on immigrant workers, Mexican beverage tradition Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 12. 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – Communication design connects people to ideas or products through the power of storytelling, offering an entire experience in just a few short words or images. It is more than an
CVTC recognizes colleagues for excellence in teaching, service, leadership
CVTC recognizes colleagues for excellence in teaching, service, leadership EAU CLAIRE – Chippewa Valley Technical College recognized 12 employees and instructors today for their outstanding contributions to students, colleagues and the college during its annual employee awards ceremony. The awards recognize excellence in teaching, student support, leadership and the many ways employees contribute to a positive college culture. “We are fortunate to have so many employees who are deeply
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Fulbright teaching experience at Turkish university leads to new research
Fulbright teaching experience at Turkish university leads to new research for UW-Stout Polytechnic professor, students Marriage & family therapy faculty member strengthens international connections through teaching as part of prestigious program Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 7, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic Associate Professor Candice Maier says a semester spent teaching marriage and family therapy courses in Türkiye as part of the
Menomonie Culver’s Clue-themed Flavor of the Day, Brewery Nonic’s limited-edition brew will support
Menomonie Culver’s Clue-themed Flavor of the Day, Brewery Nonic’s limited-edition brew will support Blue Devils at homecoming Fundraisers, family-oriented activities, athletic events set for alumni, community Oct. 15-18 Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 8, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – The game’s afoot at UW-Stout Polytechnic’s 2026 homecoming, Thursday, Oct. 15, to Sunday, Oct. 18. With a Clue-based weekend theme, alumni, students, supporters, and community members anticipate the
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CVTC joins Alliance of Future Makers to reimagine higher education
CVTC joins Alliance of Future Makers to reimagine higher educationNational initiative brings educators, innovators, leaders together EAU CLAIRE – Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) is proud to announce participation in the Alliance of Future Makers (AFM), a national innovation initiative founded by the Austin Community College District (ACC) to shape the future of higher education. The Alliance brings together educators, administrators, industry leaders, students, and futurists to co-create strategies
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Menomonie Market Food Co-op meals boosted by UW-Stout Polytechnic animation
Menomonie Market Food Co-op meals boosted by UW-Stout Polytechnic animation faculty, students’ commercial Collaboration captures local business’s vision, recognizes ‘value of human-made art’ Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 6, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. –Menomonie Market Food Co-op has seen a boost in guests recently after launching an animated commercial on social media, promoting its $6 Monday Value Meals. Available at both the Menomonie and Eau Claire locations, the meals provide a
Cooperative Childcare Solutions Webinar
Childcare challenges affect more than families. They affect employers, local economies, and the vitality of rural communities. Across the Upper Midwest, insufficient access to affordable, quality childcare is contributing to workforce disruption while putting additional pressure on childcare providers and workers. What can communities do to move forward? Join the University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives and Cooperative Development Services for Cooperative Childcare Solutions: Understanding the Crisis
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National art competition victory puts UW-Stout Polytechnic student’s autumn illustration on greeting
National art competition victory puts UW-Stout Polytechnic student’s autumn illustration on greeting card Student wins $10,000 scholarship, blends artistic talent with interest in real estate, architecture Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 5, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – An autumn-themed artwork by a University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic student will soon be featured on a greeting card produced by the Gallery Collection, a leading national publisher of holiday and greeting
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CVTC hosts free care for veterans event 2026
CVTC hosts free care for veterans event Services include dental care, haircuts, ultrasounds, wellness screenings EAU CLAIRE – Each year, Chippewa Valley Technical College offers free services to veterans during the Give Vets a Smile one-day event. This year, the College welcomes veterans to campus from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, to receive these free services. “Give Vets a Smile is a wonderful opportunity for our students to put their skills into practice while serving those who have
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Flexsteel, Ashley, Room & Board, KI among furniture makers benefiting
Flexsteel, Ashley, Room & Board, KI among furniture makers benefiting from industrial and product design grads’ skills UW-Stout Polytechnic alum on industry publication’s ‘40 Under 40’ list Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 1, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – With creativity shaped by universal design principles and honed by applied learning, graduates of University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic’s B.F.A. industrial and product design program are creating industry-leading furniture designs,
UW-Stout Polytechnic AI-driven tools enhance access to historical information
UW-Stout Polytechnic AI-driven tools enhance access to historical informationApplied mathematics student, archivist build resources for researchers, genealogists, community members Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 30, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – At University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic’s University Archives and Area Research Center, thousands of handwritten records, such as genealogical surname cards, court files and naturalization documents, hold decades of regional history that
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UW-Stout Polytechnic Chemistry Professors' Patent
UW-Stout Polytechnic chemistry professors’ patent detects amino acid linked to multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer Faculty, student research paves way for biochemical discovery Story Link Photos attached Sept. 28, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – More than a decade of work by two University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic faculty members and their student researchers has led to a newly patented process that allows for the easy detection of an amino acid linked to multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid
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Leading before graduation: M.S., B.S. psychology students intern
Leading before graduation: M.S., B.S. psychology students intern with North Shore Healthcare,Reflective Roots Psychotherapy & Healing UW-Stout Polytechnic students share experiences at regional health, therapy organizations in Q&As Aranthza Gonzalez’s full Q&AJulia Pollitt’s full Q&A Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 24, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic’s Cooperative Education and Internship Program (CEIP) is a fast-lane pipeline to success, providing students
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UW-Stout Polytechnic esports student athletes bring their talent to coaching roles
UW-Stout Polytechnic esports student athletes bring their talent to coaching roles at Durand-Arkansaw High School Partnership reflects polytechnic principles, provides leadership experience Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 23, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – Two University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic esports student athletes will bring their competitive and leadership experience to the high school level after being selected as coaches by Durand-Arkansaw School District for the
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U.S. News & World Report gives UW-Stout Polytechnic high marks for engineering programs
U.S. News & World Report gives UW-Stout Polytechnic high marks for engineering programs, affordability in Midwest New ‘Best Colleges’ list ranks Stout among top 25 public regional universities in Midwest Story Link Photos attachedSept. 22, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic placed among the 25 top regional public universities in the Midwest as well as the in top 20 “Best Value” public universities in the region, according to the latest rankings by U.S. News & World
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Hundreds of national employers seek UW-Stout Polytechnic students
Hundreds of national employers seek UW-Stout Polytechnic students, alumni to meet hiring needs Industry panels on AI, video production career pathways among new additions to week-long Career Conference Story Link Photos attachedSept. 22, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – Recruiters from hundreds of companies across the United States will travel to University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic to interview students and alumni for co-ops, internships and post-graduation professional positions during the university’s
