All articles in People who make a difference

K.C. Stock: An Entrepreneurial Spirit who Lifted Others

On Nov. 28, 2022, Northeast Wisconsin lost an ardent supporter. A self-made business man, who was not fond of the … More K.C. Stock: An Entrepreneurial Spirit who Lifted Others

Schwab Center builds brighter financial future for students, region

Dr. Cherry

Money-minded connections are steering the way for UW-Green Bay students and the community to plan for their future and take … More Schwab Center builds brighter financial future for students, region

Mary Ann Cofrin bequest invests deeper in students’ business mastery

Mary Ann Cofrin

The son of an entrepreneur and successful business owner, Dr. David Cofrin and his wife, Mary Ann, saw that Northeast … More Mary Ann Cofrin bequest invests deeper in students’ business mastery

Alumna: ‘I Wanted to Pay it Back, and Pay it Forward’

Kurt Kober and Abigail Kiefer

Abigail Kiefer’s link to the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay began as a toddler. While both of her parents were students, … More Alumna: ‘I Wanted to Pay it Back, and Pay it Forward’

Women’s Institute Educates, Inspires and Builds Future Leaders

Institute for Women’s Leadership CELEBRATE 2022

History hasn’t been kind to China’s Chairman Mao, but his famous quote “Women hold up half the sky” resonates even … More Women’s Institute Educates, Inspires and Builds Future Leaders

Leaders Share Goal of Sparking a Brighter Future for our Community

Ron Dunford is President and CEO of Schreiber

Schreiber and other Greater Green Bay area businesses benefit from their close proximity to UW-Green Bay. “As an employer, having … More Leaders Share Goal of Sparking a Brighter Future for our Community

Q&A with Alumus Barry Melotte on Support for Phoenix Athletics

Alumnus and Phoenix Fund board member, Barry Melotte.

Barry Melotte is sales director at Melotte Distributing and a 1995 graduate in Communication from UW-Green Bay. He serves as … More Q&A with Alumus Barry Melotte on Support for Phoenix Athletics

Research on the Rise: Behavioral Health Training Partnership Offers Life-saving Training

Behavioral Health Partnership staff

It’s safe to say everything changed for the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Behavioral Health Training Partnership during the past 18 … More Research on the Rise: Behavioral Health Training Partnership Offers Life-saving Training

Research on the Rise: NIH-funded Study Looks at how Children Learn Right from Wrong

A child responding to images with a research assistant

Everyone has a moral compass, but at what age does it develop? Is it elementary school, preschool or even earlier? … More Research on the Rise: NIH-funded Study Looks at how Children Learn Right from Wrong

Research on the Rise: SBDC Helps Businesses Survive, Thrive

SBA visits Reynolds Packaging

It’s been a busy year for Reynolds Packaging: Growing its employment count from four to 15 workers, hosting a visit … More Research on the Rise: SBDC Helps Businesses Survive, Thrive

Research on the Rise: Students Shine in Water Research Projects

Undergraduate students in the water learning research techniques.

From the Menominee River to Lake Winnebago and many locations in between, Patrick Forsythe and his University of Wisconsin-Green Bay … More Research on the Rise: Students Shine in Water Research Projects