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More than 1,100 students across Wisconsin earned dean's list recognition and degrees this spring, marking academic achievements in their communities. From Ripon to Green Lake, local students are celebrating hard-earned success.
Six schools in Wisconsin's Fox Cities region earned state recognition for helping students thrive, especially those from lower-income families. The awards celebrate real academic progress and closing achievement gaps.
Six new scholarships totaling thousands of dollars are now available to students across Dunn County, Wisconsin, thanks to local families honoring loved ones while opening doors to education. From agriculture to Spanish studies, the awards support diverse career paths for graduating seniors.
A performing arts center in Wisconsin just celebrated half a million students experiencing live theater since 2002. The free program brings world-class performances to kids who might never otherwise see them.
Lakeshore College just received $1.5 million to help more students finish their programs and land great careers. The funding will expand apprenticeships, strengthen dental hygiene training, and create smoother paths from high school to college.
High school students with special needs will dance with superheroes and princesses at Wisconsin's Born to Shine Prom on April 11. The event needs volunteers to make the magic happen.
A Wisconsin potato farm is investing $10,000 in the next generation of agriculture leaders through scholarships for rural high school seniors. Ten students pursuing agriculture careers will each receive $1,000 for college expenses.
College students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are fixing bikes for kids, tutoring middle schoolers, and building homes instead of just hitting the books. Their Badger Volunteers program has grown from 12 students to 360 this semester alone.
Kendra Klein, a standout paralegal student at Lakeshore College, has earned a highly competitive statewide scholarship recognizing her academic excellence and leadership. Her win continues an impressive streak for the school, which has produced three of the past five scholarship winners.
Every school in Wisconsin's Ripon Area School District improved student achievement this year, with some schools cutting the number of struggling students in half. The wins came from teachers dedicating extra time to help students who needed support.
A Wisconsin school district just made a bold $3 million bet on its teachers, and students are set to win big. Monona Grove is jumping from average salaries to the top quarter, proving that investing in educators pays off for everyone. #
A Wisconsin school district just raised teacher salaries to the top 25% in their region, betting that happy teachers mean thriving students. The bold move required $3 million and careful financial planning, but leaders say it's worth every penny.
Nigeria has distributed $109 million to help 800,000 students afford college since May 2024. The program pays tuition directly to schools and gives students monthly living expenses so no one misses out on education due to poverty.
Nearly 250 students at Lakeshore College just got life-changing news: their education is funded. Thanks to generous donors, the college awarded over $700,000 in scholarships this year, with most students receiving full tuition.
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association is awarding $29,000 in scholarships to students pursuing careers in dairy and skilled trades. Applications are open until February 20, with awards presented in April.
The WPS Foundation is opening applications for technical college scholarships worth $25,000, helping Wisconsin high school seniors launch careers in skilled trades. Since 1964, the foundation has invested over $6 million in student futures.
A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee grad student secured a position at Johnson Controls before finishing his degree, thanks to strategic campus work experience. His success shows how universities can turn student jobs into powerful career launchpads.
Thirty high school seniors across western Wisconsin will receive $500 each for demonstrating kindness in their communities. The scholarships reward students who make positive impacts through their actions and character.
Isabella Cervantes earned LaVozColorado's Student of the Week scholarship after excelling in research, public health, and academics at Denver East High School. The trilingual student heads to the University of Wisconsin-Madison this fall to study global health.
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls just opened its new Science and Technology Innovation Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. After years of planning and construction, students walked into their first classes this week in a building designed to last a century.
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