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Von Maur retail competition awards American Marketing Association student team
Von Maur retail competition awards American Marketing Association student team at UW-Stout Polytechnic with honorable mention Proposed store concept, Simple just Works, gives Gen Z male shoppers a space of their own Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 26, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – One of the Midwest’s most successful department stores – Von Maur – recently recognized the American Marketing Association (AMA) and Business Sales Team student organizations at UW-Stout Polytechnic
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Menomonie Public Library spaces reimagined for the future by interior design majors
Menomonie Public Library spaces reimagined for the future by interior design majors at UW-Stout Polytechnic Students apply skills to real-world client as they redesign historic space Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 20, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – Students in a University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic interior design course are helping the Menomonie Public Library reimagine its interior space to meet the changing wants and needs of library patrons. Designed in the Prairie School
Explore Minnesota website, neighborly campaign honored
Explore Minnesota website, neighborly campaign honored by industry associations for promoting ‘Star of the North™’ M.F.A. graduate student Graves’ design, research helping broaden state marketing office’s nationwide reach Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 21, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – Minnesota’s got stuff going on. From its tight-knit Twin Cities communities bursting with culture, music, museums and fine arts galore, to the quiet of the Boundary Waters and North Shore, the hustle
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Wisconsin Manufacturing Outreach Center takes on new statewide role
Wisconsin Manufacturing Outreach Center takes on new statewide role, continues history of economic growth WisMOC, based at UW-Stout Polytechnic, leads effort that helps state manufacturers increase, retain $44M in sales annually Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 22, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – Building on more than 30 years of proven results – including creating or retaining more than 34,000 jobs and generating $8.9 billion in economic impact while serving more than 575
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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
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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
