Jim Biros, Author at UW-Superior

Kristin Ahlberg, a 1997 UW-Superior graduate, recently retired from a decades-long career with the Foreign Relations of the United States.

From Superior roots to the U.S. State Department: Kristin Ahlberg’s journey in public history

For Kristin Ahlberg choosing the University of Wisconsin–Superior felt like a natural step – one deeply rooted in family tradition and community connection. “I was born in Duluth, spent my

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A person in a green kayak paddles on a calm, tree-lined river. In the foreground, an empty orange kayak rests partially in the water near the shore.

UW-Superior to host half-day experience of nature, movement and mindfulness

Jim Biros

The University of Wisconsin-Superior will host Paddle and Pause: A half-day experience of nature, movement and mindfulness with two sessions on Tuesday, August 5, at Woodstock Bay in Superior’s Municipal

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Two women sit at a table covered with papers, one writing and the other smiling thoughtfully with her hand on her chin, in a busy, indoor meeting or classroom setting.

Lake Superior communities invited to join resilience support program

Jim Biros

Local governments and tribal entities along Wisconsin’s Lake Superior shoreline are encouraged to apply for a regional resilience-building initiative aimed at helping communities prepare for and adapt to environmental challenges.

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Visit with freshwater champions at Lake Superior Day from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, on Barker’s Island in Superior. Last year, learning booths included Courtney Kowalczak with the Environmental Institute at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College (left) and Sharon Moen and Marie Zhuikov with Wisconsin Sea Grant.

Celebrate Lake Superior Day with free family fun on Barker’s Island

Jim Biros

Mark your calendars! Lake Superior Day is back on Sunday, July 20, with a full afternoon of fun, learning, and lake appreciation from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Barker’s

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A paved walkway lined with green trees leads to a wooden pavilion in a park-like setting, with benches and lampposts along the path and a building visible in the background.

Stronger Together: Collaborative Master’s Degrees from the Universities of Wisconsin

Jim Biros

The University of Wisconsin-Superior’s wide range of collaborative graduate programs from the Universities of Wisconsin – available both on campus and online – are designed to help individuals grow in

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A modern brick and glass campus building with ivy growing on its wall, surrounded by sidewalks, green lawns, and street lamps, under a clear blue sky.

Anderson and Peck named Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars

Jim Biros

University of Wisconsin–Superior faculty members Megan Anderson and Brittnie Peck have been selected as participants in the Universities of Wisconsin 2025–2026 Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars (WTFS) program. This year’s

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A peaceful beach scene at sunset with orange and yellow hues reflecting on calm water, gentle waves on the sandy shore, and a distant treeline under a colorful sky.

Lake Superior communities invited to apply for Resilience Support Program

Jim Biros

Northern Wisconsin local leaders seeking to build resilience in their communities can now apply for support through Wisconsin Sea Grant and the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve. Applications are

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Yellowjacket Union on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Superior

Scholarships support future counselors in UWS’s graduate counseling program

Jim Biros

Twelve graduate students in the University of Wisconsin-Superior’s Master of Science in Education (M.S.E.) Counseling program have been awarded $5,000 scholarships for the Fall 2025 term, thanks to a partnership

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Randy Barker, director of counseling services and well-being at UW–Superior, has traveled across the state to share well-being practices with other Universities of Wisconsin campuses.

Pruitt Center expands mission to support Well-Being at UW-Superior and beyond

Jim Biros

The Pruitt Center for Mindfulness and Well-Being at the University of Wisconsin–Superior is dedicated to advancing the science and practice of mindfulness and well-being. Through events, classes and workshops, the

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Black and white image of a campus building with trees, featuring large white and yellow text: Spring 2025 Dean’s List, University of Wisconsin Superior.

Academic Excellence Shines: Spring 2025 Dean’s List announced

Jim Biros

The University of Wisconsin-Superior has announced its Spring 2025 Dean’s List, recognizing students for their outstanding academic performance this semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must have completed

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