Food Sovereignty and Sustainability Partnership The Food Sovereignty and Sustainability Partnership was created to address the flooding of a biodiverse garden called Food Park. On March 19th, 2025, a stakeholder meeting was held to create a public/ private/ academic partnership for Food Sovereignty and Sustainable Development. The Food Park was the ecological product of the […]
The Problem In La Estrella, a nearby town of Medellín, Colombia, rapid urban development and ecological change have put local agroecosystems at risk, including those bordering designated urban-growth zones. In response, students and local municipalities are working together to preserve valuable ecosystems and integrate balanced development throughout the region. The Opportunity In 2025, the Pontifical […]
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To support the City of Beaver Dam’s efforts in updating its position descriptions, two UniverCity Alliance Scholars audited existing job materials, visited the city to understand workflow challenges, created targeted surveys, and ultimately drafted 76 job descriptions. […]
As Waupaca’s population increases and its facilities continue to age, the city is interested in designing a public safety square that would include a combined facility for police and fire services. A group of engineering students created five site plans that included drive-through bays for firetrucks, space for full-time firefighters, an impound lot for the […]
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Industrial Systems Engineering students used a systems approach to identify opportunities for increased operational efficiencies and coordination between the 12 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers in Jefferson County. Students recommended interventions such as a roving paramedic position or shared secondary ambulances as cost-effective strategies to save costs while maintaining response times and expanding 24/7 paramedic-level […]
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Interdisciplinary engineering students evaluated the costs and benefits of introducing a countywide Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levy and moving away from individual township contracts. To support local decision makers, students created a decision matrix that analyzes factors such as financial sustainability, administrative burden, and service equity that helped quantify the potential benefits of shifting towards […]
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To address financial and spatial inefficiencies, Iowa County is seeking recommendations for four facilities, including the courthouse, health and human services, law enforcement, and community services. Informed by a site visit, interdisciplinary engineering students identified short-term and long-term solutions that include relocating some county units and services and building an addition to an existing county-owned […]
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Engineering students developed three options for the Village of DeForest’s North Street corridor, which functions as a key east-west route connectign residential areas, commercial destinations, regional transportation facilities, and major arterials. The plans included a full corridor rebuild, complete reconstruction, and mixed reconstruction. […]
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A student intern partnered with Dane County to research supportive housing and sustainable service financing for unhoused residents in the county. By inventorying existing practices in Dane County, evaluating evidence-based best practices, and examples from other communities, the student provided recommendations for reliable, long-term service funding strategies that support permanent housing outcomes. […]
The Sulphur Springs Water Alliance is committed to advancing regional water awareness, conservation, and community engagement across southeastern Arizona through education, outreach, and collaborative partnerships. To support these efforts, a graphic design class will develop a suite of marketing and outreach materials that strengthen the Alliance’s public presence and communicate key messages related to water […]