What does the UW mean to the state’s economy?
The short answer is $15 billion, but there’s much more to the story. The UW affects the Wisconsin economy through direct employment, fostering start-ups, research spending, supporting outstanding hospitals and producing graduates.
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- April 14, 2015
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