"Virtual" UW nursing students to graduate

Green Bay, Wisconsin – At this week’s commencement ceremonies, two University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (UWGB) students will visit the campus for the first time, for the purpose of receiving their diplomas.

On May 25, 2002, Paulette Vrem of St. Paul, Minnesota, and Rafal Banek of Des Plaines, Illinois, will each receive a bachelor’s degree in nursing from UWGB. However, unlike their commencement counterparts who attended classes on the UWGB campus, these two nurses completed their education by using computers at work and at home, miles from Wisconsin and the nearest UW campus.

UW System Online Applications Increase Significantly User-friendly, one-stop process now available online for graduate and special/non-degree applicants

Madison, WI – Nearly 46,000 prospective students submitted online applications for undergraduate admission to the University of Wisconsin System (UWS) for fall 2001, an increase of more than forty percent compared to online applications during the same period last year. Currently, forty percent of the total number of UWS applications are submitted online.

UW Online Student Enrollments Increase Significantly

Madison, WI, November 9, 2001- University of Wisconsin Learning Innovations (UWLI), an online support organization for the University of Wisconsin System, today reported an increase of nearly 50 percent in student enrollments for the fall semester. UW System President Katharine C. Lyall made the announcement at the monthly Board of Regents meeting in Madison.

"The increase in online enrollments supported by UW Learning Innovations is really admirable, " said Lyall. "UWLI and its UW partners are seeing to it that a valuable UW education is now truly available to anybody, anywhere in the world."

University of Wisconsin’s Award-winning Learner Relationship Management System (LRMS) Makes Seamless Online Learning Possible

Each day, hundreds of University of Wisconsin (UW) students roll out of bed and "attend" class—some still in their bare feet and bathrobes! At other times, these same students attend class in the dead of night, on weekends, or any other time that’s convenient. There are no formal dress or location requirements; all they have to be able to do is turn on a computer and log onto the Internet. These students are part of a growing trend in higher education—they are participating in UW’s "virtual university" by taking University of Wisconsin courses online.

UWGB Online Learning Helps Nurses
Stay Up-to-Date

September 24, 2001, New York, NY and Green Bay, WI -- Americans ask a lot of their nurses. We expect them to be up-to-date on the latest medical technology, to work long shifts, and to treat our illnesses - all with expertise and a smile. What most people forget is that, in addition to the rigorous demands of their professional lives, nurses have families and responsibilities outside of work.

University of Wisconsin Learning Innovations Joins Academic Alliance

Four universities collaborate to enrich online distance education programs.

Madison, WI, February 2, 2001-University of Wisconsin Learning Innovations (UWLI) and three other major universities are forming an alliance to improve existing online distance education programs and to join together to assess the feasibility of commercial education ventures.

Online Project Management Course Attracts Distance Learners

In an age where technology is dominant, it is no surprise that many prospective project managers are pursuing their education with the help of the World Wide Web. With more than 1 million students plugged into virtual classrooms today (Forbes Magazine), numerous institutions have transformed traditional classroom courses into enhanced online learning opportunities for people pursuing an education in a non-traditional fashion.

University of Wisconsin Learning Innovations (UWLI) has succeeded in doing just that with the creation of a Project Management program in collaboration with University of Wisconsin-Platteville. By leveraging more than 100 years of UW distance education experience, UW Learning Innovations has developed these and numerous other online learning opportunities for students.

UWLI, Berbee Partnership Taps Soaring Demand For E-Learning Solutions

Berbee and University of Wisconsin Learning Innovations (UWLI) are engaging in an exciting new partnership to deliver comprehensive e-learning solutions to mid-market business clients located primarily in the eight Big Ten states.

UW Online Courses Receive National Award

Two University of Wisconsin Colleges’ (UWC) courses, taught exclusively over the Internet, have received national awards for their innovative approaches to teaching using online technology.

UW Board of Regents Salute Famous Footwear/UW Learning Innovations for Beacon Award

The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents today recognized UW Learning Innovations (LI) and Famous Footwear, Inc. of Madison for being named recipients of the Lotus/IBM Beacon Award for "Excellence in Education and Training."

University of Wisconsin Learning Innovations Named Lotus 2000 Beacon Award Winner for Excellence in Education and Training

Recognized as an Education Provider Partner, UW Learning Innovations leverages Lotus/IBM solutions and technologies to deliver superior education and training programs to customers.

Lotus LearningSpace Starts Famous Footwear Employees Off on the Right Foot