University Place Archives

Honor Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month with PBS Wisconsin

May 13, 2025

May is Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month, a time to elevate the achievements and cultures of people…

Celebrate Hmong Heritage Month with PBS Wisconsin

April 16, 2025

April is Hmong Heritage Month in Wisconsin, which honors the culture and contributions of the largest Asian ethnic group in…

Learn more about ‘American Indians and the American Dream’ with this ‘University Place’ Q&A and episode

November 18, 2024

The American dream for many of us has come to mean home ownership in the suburbs, but what has that…

Dig into Aztalan’s mysterious history with this ‘University Place Presents’ Q&A and episode

October 21, 2024

If you could go back 900 or 1,000 years in time and walk through Jefferson County in southeastern Wisconsin, you…

Start a small space garden

July 2, 2024

No back yard? Limited lawn space? No problem. You can garden anywhere — regardless of space constraints — with these…

Celebrate National Poetry Month with ‘University Place’ and PBS Wisconsin

April 10, 2024

April is National Poetry Month, and PBS Wisconsin invites you to celebrate the cultural and historical impact of poetry with…

Learn More About Native American Heritage With PBS Wisconsin

October 26, 2021

Every November, Americans celebrate Native American Heritage Month – recognizing the culture, accomplishments and contributions of our country’s original inhabitants….

Explore local stories, Made in Wisconsin

August 25, 2021

It’s been a long year since March 2020 (What’s that? A year and a half?!) and many of us have stuck closer to home than…

Alyssa Beno

I am the editor of Airwaves, our monthly program guide for members. When I’m not highlighting our incredible programs, I’m pedaling the countryside, hiking at a state park, making soy candles, thrift shopping or hanging out with my husband and miniature schnauzer.

Andrew Carlson

As a community engagement manager for PBS Wisconsin, I create lasting relationships with communities around the state, connecting folks through our programming, outreach, and events. Outside of work, I love hiking with my partner, traveling, making music, and meeting friends old and new.

Becky Marburger

As a member of our Marketing and Communications team, I help share PBS Wisconsin's story, including the content we produce and opportunities we provide. Outside the office, you'll likely find me with my nose in a book, outdoors or farming!

Mike DeVine

I’m a Public Relations Specialist for PBS Wisconsin who enjoys promoting the wide range of programming that we offer. When I’m not sharing the stories of PBS Wisconsin content, I enjoy going to concerts, watching movies, reading and traveling (Always open to recommendations for my next destination!).

Mark Riechers

Mark is a digital content editor for PBS Wisconsin. A photographer, radio producer and writer, he has experience telling all kinds of stories, from the history of Milwaukee beer ads to processing death through game development.

Samantha Nash

I’m a project manager at PBS Wisconsin, and formerly an associate editor at WisContext. When I’m not scouring the state for fun music and arts content, I’m usually being forced to go on a hike by my demanding border collie or being forced to read on the couch by my demanding cats.

Sigrid Peterson

I'm a digital producer at PBS Wisconsin. I make our digital shenanigans compelling, friendly, and interactive so viewers can access great PBS programming over the air, on the web, on a boat, in a moat, in a box, with a fox. . . you catch my drift.

Tara Lovdahl

As a publicist for PBS Wisconsin, I love helping people learn about and engage with our wonderful programs. I also enjoy bicycling, baking, playing board games and watching movies (especially musicals).

Tawny Morrison

As the education communications specialist for PBS Wisconsin Education, I get to support teachers by sharing incredible education resources with them. In my free time I do a lot of teaching and learning of my own – with a pair of escrima sticks in my hands at a martial arts gym.