OBE Managing Director John Garnetti was invited to Japan in September to present UW–Madison offerings to Japanese businesses and government and research organizations. Connections made through visits like this build relationships that can evolve into mutually beneficial research partnerships, strategic investments and more.
Partnerships
Access Badger talent this fall through experiential learning
Experiential learning at UW–Madison benefits students and businesses alike. From coursework to internships, these upcoming opportunities will allow you to leverage student and faculty expertise while helping develop the talent that is building the future …
Connection and collaboration blossom on and off campus this spring
The Office of Business Engagement had a busy month in April, with a collection of on-campus meetings and events bringing together university and corporate partners across multiple industries and disciplines. On April 12, OBE hosted …
Company with heritage from 1649 seeks connection to UW-Madison talent pipeline
On April 12, the UW–Madison Office of Business Engagement welcomed Fiskars global human resource executives, who are seeking to create greater connection between the company and the university.
How to turn plastic waste into a building block of Wisconsin’s economy
One word: plastics. Two words: Industry partnerships. Read about Dr. George W. Huber’s work to help build Wisconsin’s economy by upcycling flexible plastic packaging.
Industry and campus leaders highlight partnership successes, areas for growth
In February, business and campus leaders presented a dynamic, informative panel on UW–Madison’s industry collaborations at the Board of Regents meeting at Union South.
Inaugural Jake Leinenkugel Diversity in Brewing Award recipient announced
Babayosimi (Simi) Fadiran, a microbiology major in his second year, is the 2022 recipient of the Jake Leinenkugel Diversity in Brewing Award, which supports students from underrepresented groups pursuing studies in brewing or fermentation sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Mural painting brings community together
A group of volunteers gathered Thursday at the UW South Madison Partnership to paint murals designed by Madison-based artist and UW–Madison alumna Lilada Gee. The mural painting project was developed in collaboration with UW South …
The Kemper Foundation makes five-year pledge to support Wisconsin School of Business Diversity Office, Undergraduate Program Office
The Wisconsin School of Business (WSB) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has received a five-year, $900,000 commitment from The Kemper Foundation to champion diversity and inclusion efforts within the school. The donation will fund the …
With support from Promega, UW-Madison Cool Science Image Contest promotes convergence of art and science
Ten years after its launch, the Cool Science Image (CSI) Contest is as hot as ever. Sponsored by Promega Corporation with additional support from the UW–Madison Division of the Arts, the annual competition invites UW-Madison …