For more than 25 years, UW-Madison has consistently ranked among the top five universities for research expenditures — money secured from all sources, federal, private and state. The university’s research enterprise is a powerful economic engine as well as a knowledge and innovation creator. The benefits are felt throughout the state and the world.
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Mackie honored at the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium just as his latest startup shifts toward high gear
Thomas “Rock” Mackie, a scientist, entrepreneur and educator, has been honored with the 2015 Excellence in Entrepreneurial Education award for career-long assistance to students and faculty interested in starting businesses.
A UW-Madison student spinoff continues to Fetch rewards
It’s easy to be fans of UW-Madison spinoff Fetch – their focus is on making our lives easier in the grocery store check out. Now fueled by $8.5 million in capital and with 37 full-time employees in Madison they are looking to grow and find new talent.
Real Estate Capstone Class Helps Small Towns in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin School of Business helps real estate MBA students apply their classroom knowledge while benefiting communities throughout the state and offering valuable insights on the realities of real estate development. “Main Street Projects” serves the State of Wisconsin while educating students, truly living the spirit of the Wisconsin Idea.
UW–Madison to open Federal Statistical Research Data Center
The opening of a new data center at UW–Madison will thrust Wisconsin into the forefront of a revolution in social science research, creating new opportunities for growth and collaboration – including drivers of new business startups, and the effect of state and federal fiscal policy on macroeconomic performance.
UW-Madison engineers contribute expertise to Oshkosh Corporation
Oshkosh Corporation, a company that employs over 100 UW-Madison alumni, and that is actively working with distinguished alumni from the College of Engineering, was recently selected for a contract to supply tactical vehicles to the U.S. Department of Defense — an agreement valued at 30 billion dollars.
Chancellor Blank visits Wausau businesses to discuss partnerships
What do business leaders in central Wisconsin say they need above all else? That’s the question Chancellor Rebecca Blank asked at a recent meeting with executives whose companies have global reach.