The university of Wisconsin expands its new engineering school to include a business floor
UW-Madison is adding a business partnership floor to its upcoming engineering building. This initiative aims to establish a direct connection between students and potential employers.
The plan involves businesses renting space on the floor, providing them with easy access to student and researcher talent. Additionally, the floor will offer internships in businesses seeking engineering graduates.
The additional $29 million required to construct the floor comes from leftover state funds allocated to UW-Eau Claire’s new science and health building and a chilling and cooling tower replacement project. According to UW System capital planning and budget lead Alex Roe, the bids for the Eau Claire project significantly exceeded initial projections due to state statute requiring higher estimates during a period of rapid construction cost inflation.
