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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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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
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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
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Goodwill NCW has options to keep Halloween affordable as consumers set to spend a record high.
Goodwill NCW has options to keep Halloween affordable as consumers set to spend a record high.Shoppers cite DIY options and sustainability efforts as top reasons to shop Goodwill NCW Wisconsin – Consumers are expected to spend a record-high $13.5 billion on Halloween this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. That’s more than last year's projected $13.1 billion. While the holiday remains popular, consumers will be shopping
Royal Credit Union Celebrates Habitat for Humanity’s 50th Anniversary through Local Support
Royal Credit Union Celebrates Habitat for Humanity’s 50th Anniversary through Local Support EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Royal Credit Union (Royal) supported Habitat for Humanity’s work with a total of $15,000 in donations to three local Habitat for Humanity chapters: Chippewa Valley Habitat for Humanity.St Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity, and Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. Each organization received $5,000 to support its current efforts. Royal team members also supported Habitat’s work through hands-on
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
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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
Royal Credit Union Earns Bronze Marketing Association of Credit Unions Award for Team Hebert Curling
Royal Credit Union Earns Bronze Marketing Association of Credit Unions Award for Team Hebert Curling Campaign EAU CLAIRE, Wis. –Royal Credit Union (Royal) received a Bronze Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) Award for its social short-form video campaign created in partnership with Team Hebert Curling. The award was presented during the 2026 Marketing Association of Credit Unions Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. The campaign paired financial education with the strategy, precision,
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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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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
