High Road Strategy Center in the News

Equity in Apprenticeship Laura Dresser and Mariah Young-Jones, COWS  

American life is improving for the lowest paid – May 16, 2019, The Economist on line. n Come back capitalism, all is forgiven.   https://www.economist.com/united-states/2019/05/18/american-life-is-improving-for-the-lowest-paid

In appreciation, the Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison recognizes individuals and programs that create lasting connections between UW–Madison and Wisconsin communities. The Community-University Partnership Awards celebrates those who create innovative approaches to education, health, …

• 50 projects in Green County overall and 7 cities, towns and villages • 25 courses / 24 faculty • Approximately 250 students • 8 UW-Madison divisions / 16 UW-Madison departments • At least 45 …

For more information, please contact Haley Madden, Community-Engaged Scholarship Specialist, at: hmadden@wisc.edu. n   n Sponsored by n Association of Graduated Engaged ScholarsMorgridge Center for Public ServiceRural Health Interest Group  

A University of Wisconsin-Madison program that connects students and faculty with local governments to solve problems is going outside of the Madison area for the first time.   https://www.wpr.org/univercity-program-blends-student-research-local-government-challenges

COWS report says abandoning fossil fuels would boost state economy by $14B. n   n  

A recent study from a Wisconsin think tank suggests that state could increase energy-related jobs and keep money within the state’s borders if it moved away from fossil fuel usage. We turn to the researchers behind …

Moving away from fossil fuels could create thousands of jobs, improve public health, and increase overall economic activity by nearly $14 billion in Wisconsin, according to a new study by COWS.   https://madison.com/wsj/news/local/environment/study-transition-to-renewable-energy-could-create-jobs-in-wisconsin/article_47d444ea-2402-50d3-b018-bd363ab11eb0.html?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=wisconsin+state+journal&fbclid=IwAR

Bill Howe will be in Madison for the Thursday, February 7, 2019 Weston Roundtable, please join us for an informal brown bag (pizza n provided) to discuss his research interests in data management, curation, analytics, …