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May 19, 2026

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Wisconsin Originals: Kathryn Clarenbach co-founded National Organization for Women

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Wisconsin State Journal

Born Kathryn Dorothy Frederick, Clarenbach was raised in Sparta. After graduating from Sparta High School as valedictorian at age 16, Clarenbach went directly to UW-Madison to study political science. By 1946, the 22-year-old had earned her bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D.

She began her women’s rights career while devising a continuing education program for women through the University of Wisconsin-Extension. While she saw success with the program, her husband, a real estate agent, was able to rework his schedule to stay home with their kids.

Health

UnityPoint Health – Meriter, UW Health given 5-star rating from federal group

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Channel 3000

UnityPoint Health Meriter and UW Health were recently found to be among the highest-quality healthcare providers in the nation by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

The agency gave the hospital and healthcare system a five-star rating for its quality of care including patient experience, safety and clinical outcomes.

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UW-Madison Related

Wisconsin students use prediction markets as experts warn of “public health crisis”

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NBC 15

A University of Wisconsin-Madison business student predicts politics on prediction market platforms, wagering on foreign election outcomes and what President Trump will say during the State of the Union. In the past five months, Jack Campion says he’s made about $110,000.

“I’m making money doing what I love, like I’ve always loved reading the news,” Campion said. “It’s working. Doesn’t work for everybody though.”