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Interview: ‘Bridging the Divide’ aims to address partisan divide on college campuses
By WBAY news staff Published: Dec. 18, 2023 Watch the full interview at WBAY. GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – Starting next semester, four UW campuses will offer a new program to students with a lofty …
“Bridging the Divide” at UW-Eau Claire
Article from WEAU 13 News By Eleanor Bland EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) – The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership has a new program called “Bridging the Divide”. It’s goal is to bring students …
‘UPFRONT’ recap: Bob Woodward on Trump interviews, Biden reelection chances
Written by Matt Smith, Political Director WISN 12 MILWAUKEE —Bob Woodward, the legendary journalist and associate editor at The Washington Post, says “anything” can still happen in 2024, even as it appears more likely voters …
Finding the national interest: Bob Woodward visits UWM at Waukesha to discuss the American presidency
an article by Isabella Kostolni – Freeman Staff at gmtoday WAUKESHA — There was a full house at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Waukesha Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Thursday night, and for a good reason. Pulitzer …
UW-Eau Claire commemorates National Constitution Day
Story by WEAU Staff EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) – The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire hosted a former New York Times journalist to talk free speech Wednesday evening. The “Freedom of the Press and Role …
Oshkosh Corp. VP says cost savings over time can offset high upfront EV costs
Written by Alex Moe A top engineer with Oshkosh Corporation says operators of electric vehicle fleets can save money on maintenance and other costs over time, helping to offset the significant upfront price tag. Michael …
Wisconsin panelists break down first GOP primary debate: Winners, losers, and standouts
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — The day after the first GOP presidential debate, analysts and conservatives recapped big moves from the candidates. A roundtable was hosted by the Tommy G. Thompson Center of Public Leadership on …
UWL student reports on Kasper Korjus Event
E-Residency expert Kaspar Korjus visits UWL to explain a new digital nation Isabel Piarulli, Multimedia Editor March 7, 2023 On Thursday, March 2, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, in partnership with the Tommy G. Thompson Center …
Thompson Center Summit on Early Literacy – Feb. 8th – is in the news
A bipartisan consensus could be growing on how to teach reading statewide Alan Borsuk Special to the Journal Sentinel Published 11:46 a.m. CT Feb. 28, 2023 Editor’s note: With low reading proficiency scores across the …
2022-2023 Distinguished Public Leadership Award Recipient
The Tommy G. Thompson Distinguished Public Leadership Award is consistent with Tommy’s legacy, the Tommy G. Thompson Distinguished Public Leadership Award seeks to recognize Wisconsinites who have committed themselves to public service, worked tirelessly to …
The race for the Senate is on
Thursday, Oct. 13th the Tommy Thompson Center on Public Leadership hosted a Senate debate watch party. The debate between Senator Ron Johnson and Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes was attended by students and faculty at UW-Madison, …
DeVos, Fuller discuss the Future of Education
Oct. 11, 2022: Former Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos and Marquette University Professor Emeritus, Howard Fuller discuss the future of education at UW- Oshkosh on Tuesday, Oct. 11th. Covered by The Advance-Titan, an independent student …
Thompson Center Announces Request for Public Leadership Award Nominations
MADISON— The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is pleased to announce its solicitation for nominees for its Distinguished Public Leadership Award. The Tommy G. Thompson Distinguished Public Leadership Award seeks to recognize Wisconsinites …
Appellate Legal Writing Seminar held in collaboration with Office of Judicial Education
In a collaborative event between the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership (The Center), the Office of Judicial Education, Wisconsin Supreme Court and the University of Wisconsin Law School, brought together UW professors, …
Jeb Bush Discusses Politics, Policy, and a Dynasty During Interview with MJS
April 7, 2022: Jeb Bush addressed students, faculty, staff, and community members at the University of Milwaukee at Waukesha on April 7. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, FOX6 Milwaukee, and the UWM Report covered the event.
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Press Releases
Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership Bridging the Divide Program
The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is delighted to announce the launch of our Bridging the Divide program to reduce partisan division by fostering civil discourse among students and promote civic virtue. This …
New Report on Modernizing Wisconsin’s Local Government Workforce
The University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh Whitburn Center for Governance and Policy Research has released a new research report on the state of Wisconsin’s local government workforce. The report, co-authored by Michael R. Ford and …
2022-2023 Student Leadership Award Recipients
Thompson Center Announces Student Leadership Scholarships MADISON— The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is pleased to announce that it has awarded Tommy G. Thompson Leadership Scholarships in the amount of $3,000 each …
2022-2023 Distinguished Public Leadership Award Recipient
Tommy G. Thompson Distinguished Public Leadership Awarded to David Prosser MADISON—The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is delighted to announce that David Prosser will be honored as the 2022-2023 Tommy G. Thompson Distinguished …
Thompson Center Announces Request for Public Leadership Award Nominations
MADISON— The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is pleased to announce its solicitation for nominees for its Distinguished Public Leadership Award. The Tommy G. Thompson Distinguished Public Leadership Award seeks to recognize Wisconsinites …
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