Wisconsin
Eleven University of Wisconsin Student-Athletes to Participate in Exact Sciences NIL Program
MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin Athletics and Learfield’s Badger Sports Properties, in collaboration with Exact Sciences, announce the return of the Exact Sciences Athletes program for the 2024-25 academic year. The program will offer name, image, and likeness (NIL) and educational opportunities to 11 Badger student-athletes.
The student-athletes will engage with the company on various initiatives, including career coaching, community events, social media outreach and more. Tailored to the student-athlete’s individual interests, each athlete can explore career paths and build their personal brand through a passion for health care and community giveback.
“We couldn’t be more pleased that the Exact Sciences Athletes program is returning for a second year,” said Mitchell Pinta, UW Deputy Athletic Director. “This is a truly innovative program that allows student-athletes to showcase their skills and make meaningful connections in the healthcare sector, reinforcing our commitment to preparing students for life after college athletics. It has already produced some fantastic outcomes for student-athletes, and we’re excited to see it continue to grow. Thank you to the team at Exact Sciences for partnering with our student-athletes in such a valuable initiative.”
Student-athletes participating in the program include:
- Austin Brown | Football | Major: Health Promotion and Health Equity | Hometown: Johnston City, Ill.
- Carter Gilmore| Men’s Basketball |Major: Consumer Behavior | Hometown: Hartland, Wis.
- Sophia Gruenling | Rowing | Major: Genetics and Genomics | Hometown: Marshfield, Wis.
- Elissa Perkins | Track & Field | Major: Nursing | Hometown: Bolingbrook, Ill.
- Ronnie Porter | Women’s Basketball | Major: Family Studies| Hometown: Saint Paul, Minn.
- Chloe Powell | Rowing | Major: Marketing | Hometown: Menlo Park, Calif.
- Liam Smith | Rowing | Major: Personal Finance | Hometown: Grand Rapids, Mich.
- Jason Swarens | Track and Field | Major: Mechanical Engineering | Hometown: Terre Haute, Indi.
- Bella Vasseur | Women’s Hockey | Major: Applied Mathematics, Engineering, and Physics | Hometown: Oregon, Wisc.
- Abby Wanezek | Swimming | Major: Kinesiology | Hometown: Elm Grove, Wisc.
- Jalen Williams | Track and Field | Major: Health Promotion and Health Equity| Hometown: Washington, D.C.
The Exact Sciences Athletes program has expanded from eight to 11 student-athletes following a successful inaugural year that saw 18.5 hours of volunteering, 20 hours of career exploration and one student-athlete landing a full-time position upon their graduation in May 2024.
Katie Boyce, Senior Director, Corporate Impact, Community Relations and Internal Communications said: “We’re really excited about our second year of the Exact Sciences Athletes program. It will continue to highlight our purpose to help eradicate cancer and focus on giving back to the community. We love working with the athletes to bring their passions together with our core values.”
Headquartered in Madison, Wis., Exact Sciences is a leading global provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests. The company aims to help eradicate cancer by preventing it, detecting it earlier, and guiding personalized treatment.
“This partnership is a perfect example of how collaboration can lead to innovative opportunities,” said Scott Silvestri, Vice President and General Manager of Badger Sports Properties. “We’re thrilled to support Exact Sciences in the second year of this venture, to connect student-athletes to professional networking and career-related experiences tailored to their interests and post-graduate goals.”
Badger Sports Properties, the locally based team of Learfield – the media and technology company powering college sports – is the exclusive multimedia rights holder for UW Athletics and oversees all sponsorship agreements on behalf of the Badgers. Badger Sports Properties does not represent the student-athletes themselves but collaborates with corporate partners to maximize sponsorship agreements with the inclusion of NIL programs and the integration of university marks and logos within those programs.
About Exact Sciences
Exact Sciences is a leading provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests, with more than 6,500 employees worldwide. Headquartered in Madison, WI, Exact Sciences gives patients and health care professionals the clarity needed to take life-changing action earlier. For more information, visit ExactSciences.com, follow Exact Sciences on X(formerly known as Twitter) @ExactSciences, or find Exact Sciences on LinkedIn and Facebook.
About Learfield
Learfield is the leading media and technology company powering college athletics. Through its digital and physical platforms, Learfield owns and leverages a deep data set and relationships in the industry to drive revenue, growth, brand awareness, and fan engagement for brands, sports, and entertainment properties. With ties to over 1,200 collegiate institutions and over 12,000 local and national brand partners, Learfield’s presence in college sports and live events delivers influence and maximizes reach to target audiences. With solutions for a 365-day, 24/7 fan experience, Learfield enables schools and brands to connect with fans through licensed merchandise, game ticketing, donor identification for athletic programs, exclusive custom content, innovative marketing initiatives, NIL solutions, and advanced digital platforms. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield Directors’ Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions.
Manuel Franco claims his $768 million Powerball jackpot
Manuel Franco, 24, of West Allis was revealed Tuesday as the winner of the $768.4 million Powerball jackpot.
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Wisconsin Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at March 3, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from March 3 drawing
07-21-53-54-62, Mega Ball: 16
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from March 3 drawing
Midday: 1-2-1
Evening: 8-2-7
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from March 3 drawing
Midday: 6-2-9-4
Evening: 2-0-1-6
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning All or Nothing numbers from March 3 drawing
Midday: 02-03-06-07-08-09-10-12-15-20-22
Evening: 03-05-06-08-12-13-14-16-17-18-20
Check All or Nothing payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Badger 5 numbers from March 3 drawing
03-15-17-24-30
Check Badger 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning SuperCash numbers from March 3 drawing
16-17-27-29-34-35, Doubler: N
Check SuperCash payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
- Prizes up to $599: Can be claimed at any Wisconsin Lottery retailer.
- Prizes from $600 to $199,999: Can be claimed in person at a Lottery Office. By mail, send the signed ticket and a completed claim form available on the Wisconsin Lottery claim page to: Prizes, PO Box 777 Madison, WI 53774.
- Prizes of $200,000 or more: Must be claimed in person at the Madison Lottery office. Call the Lottery office prior to your visit: 608-261-4916.
Can Wisconsin lottery winners remain anonymous?
No, according to the Wisconsin Lottery. Due to the state’s open records laws, the lottery must, upon request, release the name and city of the winner. Other information about the winner is released only with the winner’s consent.
When are the Wisconsin Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Super Cash: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 3 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 3 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 4 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 4 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- All or Nothing (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- All or Nothing (Evening): 9 p.m. CT daily.
- Megabucks: 9:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Badger 5: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
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Feeling lucky? WI man wins $768 million Powerball jackpot **
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Time to ‘fall back’ means it’s also time to check those smoke alarms
The same time to set your clocks back for daylight saving time is a great time to assure your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are in order.
Sunny spring evenings are just a few days away.
This weekend, clocks will “spring forward” as Milwaukee switches to daylight saving time for spring and summer.
That means you lose an hour of sleep the night before, but the city gains an extra hour of light in the evenings starting March 8, when the sun will set at 6:49 p.m., according to timeanddate.com.
The seasonal change often reignites debates about whether daylight saving time should exist at all. Though the time adjustment allows for more daylight during spring and summer evenings, many experts have argued it disturbs the body’s circadian rhythms and has other health drawbacks.
Here’s what to know as daylight saving time approaches.
When does daylight saving time start?
Daylight saving time will resume on Sunday, March 8. Clocks will jump forward one hour between 2 and 3 a.m., meaning there will be more light in the evening and less light in the morning.
When does daylight saving time end?
Daylight saving time will end for the season on Sunday, Nov. 1, when clocks are turned back an hour at 2 a.m.
What is daylight saving time?
Between March and November, Wisconsin residents set their clocks forward by an hour to gain more daylight in the evenings. During the other four months of the year, the clocks fall back to allow for more daylight in the mornings.
Daylight saving time was enacted during World War I in an attempt to save on fuel costs by adding an extra hour of sunlight to the day. While it’s a common misconception, its creation had nothing to do with allowing farmers to work longer hours, and the agriculture industry actually “fervently opposed” the measure, according to the Library of Congress.
When is the first 7 p.m. sunset of 2026 in Milwaukee?
Milwaukee will get its first 7 p.m. sunset of the year on Tuesday, March 17, according to timeanddate.com.
That day, the sun will rise at 7 a.m. that day and set at 7 p.m.
Why do some people want to end daylight saving time?
In the decades since daylight saving time was enacted, politicians, sleep experts and farmers have all pushed to change the practice, either by eliminating daylight saving time or making it permanent year-round.
In 2020, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine said the United States should “eliminate seasonal time changes in favor of a national, fixed, year-round time.” Daylight saving time disrupts the circadian rhythms of the human body, and the abrupt time change has been linked to higher risk of mood disorders and heart diseases, according to the organization.
The risk of vehicle crashes also increases each spring when drivers are especially sleep deprived after losing an hour of rest, the academy said.
As of October 2025, 19 states have enacted legislation to observe daylight saving time year-round, if Congress were to allow such a change, and two states and several territories observe permanent standard time year-round, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Over the years, some Wisconsin lawmakers have also drafted legislation to end daylight saving time, but those efforts have stalled.
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