UW-Stout’s packaging program ranks among top 10 in national listings for its polytechnic approach
Applied learning, strong industry partnerships benefit students, create clear career pathways Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb. 3, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout’s B.S. packaging program has been recognized by three national ranking authorities in their annual listings:College Raptor: No. 3 for 2026Universities.com: No. 9 for 2026College Factual: No. 5 for 2025 “We are honored to be recognized as one of the top packaging programs in the nation,” said Associate
UW-Stout Online engineering, education, management programs ranked among best by U.S. News & World
Annual rankings recognize bachelor’s and master’s programs for helping students advance education, career goals Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 2, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – Returning to school as an adult student balancing work, family or military responsibilities is a daunting challenge. University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Stout Online gives students the flexibility, affordability and support necessary to succeed in the face of this challenge, and in doing so has once again been ranked among the Best
Royal Credit Union internship gives UW-Stout grad student opportunity to apply skills in data
M.S. applied computer science student finds workplaces experience aligns with coursework Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 29, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – A yearlong business intelligence internship at Royal Credit Union, one of Wisconsin’s largest financial institutions, has helped a University of Wisconsin-Stout applied computer science graduate student gain confidence and skill in both data engineering and machine learning. “It’s been a fun experience. I’m really grateful,” said Justin George,
UW-Stout professor brings aspects of grandfather’s experience in Battle of the Bulge ‘back to life’
Oss uses AI tools to decipher World War II journal, recreate portraits, landscapes Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 28, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – As an instructor of documentary filmmaking at University of Wisconsin-Stout, Assistant Professor Keif Oss’s professional interests in artificial intelligence (AI) filmmaking center on tools that can meaningfully inform and streamline the creative process. Oss, program director of video production, is currently using AI to explore a conceptual
Students from three Universities of Wisconsin campuses use machine learning to solve problems
Students from three Universities of Wisconsin campuses use machine learning to solve problems for Royal Credit Union Computer science students from UW-Stout, UWEC, UWRF exercise ‘exceptional’ AI acumen for leading financial institution Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJan. 26, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – Computer science students from three Universities of Wisconsin campuses leveraged their knowledge of machine learning to address real-world questions for one of the state’s largest credit unions in a unique
AI reshaping industry
AI reshaping industry: UW-Stout Advanced Machine Learning students develop impactful, competitive models Projects result in innovative way to search course bulletin, play digital Othello board game Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 22, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout’s 360-degree AI education approach prepares graduates to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving workforce by embedding artificial intelligence training in all of its degree programs. For two groups of applied
Breaking ground for polytechnic partnerships: UW-Stout top story highlights of 2025
Heritage Hall renovation, AI innovations, industry-sponsored focus among year’s notable headlines Story LinkPhotos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJan. 21, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – It was a year of big things at University of Wisconsin-Stout, from breaking ground for the biggest construction project in university history to posting some of the most notable enrollment growth in the Universities of Wisconsin to being chosen as Large Business of the Year. In 2025, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University
UW-Stout marketing and business education students apply learning to make DECA conference succeed
Future teachers organize on-campus competition for high schoolers Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJan. 20, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – While the 2026 DECA District I Career Development Conference was held just over a week ago, students in University of Wisconsin-Stout’s marketing and business education program are already planning next year’s event. For 54 years, UW-Stout has hosted the conference, which prepares high school marketing students for future careers by challenging them to apply critical
UW-Stout accelerates grads toward careers in public policy, neuroscience, education, and beyond
Inspiring graduates from College of Arts & Human Sciences share experiences in Q&As Inspiring Graduate Q&As FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 16, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – Among the class of nearly 400 undergraduate students who crossed the commencement stage at University of Wisconsin-Stout’s most recent ceremony on Dec. 20, five College of Arts and Human Sciences students were recognized by faculty and staff as inspiring graduates whose stories represent what it is to be Stout Proud. These
Andersen Windows, Hewlett Packard among companies hiring UW-Stout engineering, cybersecurity student
Five inspiring STEM graduates share experiences in Q&As Inspiring Graduate Q&As FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJan 15, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – Among the class of nearly 400 undergraduate students who crossed the commencement stage at University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Dec. 20 ceremony, five College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Management students were recognized by faculty and staff as inspiring graduates whose stories represent what it is to be Stout Proud. They shared their
UW-Stout master’s students accelerate careers
Four inspiring graduate students share their experiences in Q&As Inspiring Graduate Q&As FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 14, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – Among the class of nearly 130 Graduate Studies students who crossed the commencement stage at University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Dec. 20 ceremony, four were recognized by faculty and staff as inspiring graduates whose stories represent what it is to be Stout Proud. The graduates shared their university experiences, setbacks and successes in
On the vanguard: An artificial intelligence filmmaking course emerges at UW-Stout
AI-Assisted Film and Video Production class to open summer 2026 Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 12, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – A new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assisted Film and Video Production course will launch at University of Wisconsin-Stout in summer 2026. The course, possibly a first-of-its-kind in the Universities of Wisconsin, was developed by a video production faculty trio – Keif Oss, Jonny Wheeler and Co O’Neill. Students in the course will produce a short narrative film, using
Doctoral student’s AI-enhanced artwork featured on chancellor’s seasonal greeting card
Like her artwork, educator’s dissertation explores using AI to supplement student creativity Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 8, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – For more than 125 years, University of Wisconsin-Stout’s stately Bowman Hall and its distinctive clock tower have served as landmarks for the campus and the community. This holiday season, they provided artistic inspiration for a doctoral student who designed an annual greeting card sent by UW-Stout Chancellor Katherine Frank to hundreds of
‘Good design is invisible’: UW-Stout industrial design students combine engineer-thinking, artistic
Students’ products inspired by Crate & Barrel, Room & Board, more; share final project experience in photo essay Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 7, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – The warm, sweet, earthy smell of fresh sawdust, the roaring sound of bandsaws and ventilation hoses, and the shush-shush-shush rhythm of sandpaper on wood grain greet you as you walk down the long ramp tucked away on the first floor of the Applied Arts Building. Tie your hair back and put on your
All stacked up: Ashley Furniture-sponsored project results in ‘better product’ developed by UW-Stout
Student team builds functional nonstandard pallet stacker to be implemented, replicated in company’s facilities Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 5, 2025 Menomonie, Wis. – A team of engineering students at University of Wisconsin-Stout designed an innovative nonstandard pallet stacker for Arcadia-based Ashley Furniture, which plans to quickly implement the machine in its facilities. Within their Senior Design Experience II capstone course, the team was tasked with building a machine that
