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Jeremy Williams Receives Wayne Pferdehirt Service Award
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Online Engineering Graduate Programs is proud to announce Jeremy Williams, an alumnus of the Master of Engineering in Polymer Engineering (MEPE) program, as the recipient of the Wayne…
Excellence in Online Teaching Award Recipient: Raj Kamal
UW-Madison Engineering’s Online Graduate Programs recognizes Raj Kamal as the inaugural recipient of the Excellence in Online Teaching Award. The award honors exceptional contributions to online learning through innovative course design, rigorous…
How Industry Partnerships Are Shaping the Future of AI Education
AI workforce development requires more than new technology. Learn how UW–Madison and Sub-Zero are collaborating to create practical AI education that reflects real-world engineering challenges and opportunities.
Wayne Pferdehirt Memorial Scholarship Announces Three Recipients for Summer 2026 Semester
The UW–Madison College of Engineering Master of Science in Engineering Management (MEM) program is proud to recognize the recipients of the Summer Wayne Pferdehirt Memorial Scholarship. Established in honor of Wayne Pferdehirt’s…
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Wayne Pferdehirt Memorial Scholarship Announces Three Recipients for Spring 2026 Semester
The UW–Madison College of Engineering Master of Science in Engineering Management (MEM) program is pleased to announce the Spring semester recipients of the Wayne Pferdehirt Memorial Scholarship. This award honors the legacy…
It’s not an AI Confidence Gap: It’s a Support Gap
WHY EARLY-CAREER PROFESSIONALS FEEL IT MOST, AND HOW INSTITUTIONS CAN CLOSE IT By Heather Smith Gen Z is the most digitally native generation in the workforce, so why are they reporting…
UW-Madison Online Graduate Engineering Programs Earn Strong National Recognition in 2026 Rankings
UW–Madison’s online graduate engineering programs were recognized in the 2026 U.S. News and World Report rankings, reflecting strength across multiple program areas.
Alumni Spotlight: Brent Burns – Engineering Leadership Across Sectors
From Industry to Academia: A Journey Fueled by Curiosity and Connection Brent Burns, a 2006 graduate of the engineering management master’s (MEM) program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, exemplifies the kind of…
Wayne Pferdehirt Service Award Honors Outstanding Alumni Contributions
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Online Engineering Graduate Programs is proud to announce Dan Winter, an alumnus of the Engineering Management Master’s Program, as the inaugural recipient of the Wayne Pferdehirt Service Award.…