Commentary

A job seeker’s checklist

Whether you are currently employed or out of work looking for your...

Wisconsin leads the pack?

Memorial Day weekend is always a great time for reflection and perspective...

The Wisconsin Idea and regional economies: Apples falling from many trees

The Wisconsin Idea is traditionally understood to mean the boundaries of the...

Tapping into the creativity of our students for the good of Wisconsin

There is no shortage of creativity among the students and professors of...

In building a workforce at Foxconn, ‘Wisconsin First’ is watchword

During a presentation comparing South Carolina’s experience with BMW to what’s about...

‘Fired for no reason!’

I recently got a call from my friend, Casey. “I got just...

How the Wisconsin Idea makes people healthier

We are close collaborators who became good friends while serving the Wisconsin...

U.S. Supreme Court upholds employer use of class or collective action waivers

On May 21, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a much-anticipated decision that...

How university innovations change the world

Just last August, we stood together in Janesville to commemorate breaking ground...

Even in prosperous times, rural Wisconsin economy faces an uphill climb

By many standards, Wisconsin’s overall economic condition has never been better. Its core...