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![Two people stand together outside at a national park.](/images/mmr/news/2024/07Jul/DSC_0395_900.jpg)
National Parks travel-study leads to impromptu wedding for UW-Whitewater couple
July 05, 2024
Warhawks Hailey and Allen Kaplan get married during a UW-Whitewater travel study.
![Shelvin Garett, wearing a Warhawk tshirt, pumps his arms in excitement in the fieldhouse.](/images/mmr/news/2024/06Jun/907A0875.jpg)
Warhawk qualifies for U.S. Olympic Trials
June 21, 2024
Shelvin Garrett II, a physical education major and All-American at UW-Whitewater, has qualified for the United States Olympic Team Trials for track and field.
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UW-Whitewater earns national distinction for its support of military and veteran students
June 17, 2024
For the eighth consecutive year, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has been named among the Colleges of Distinction.
![A teacher from the Children's Center holds hands with a child as they walk down a path on campus.](/images/mmr/news/2024/05May/050824CS_childrens_center_900.jpg)
UW-Whitewater’s Children’s Center honored by Board of Regents
June 03, 2024
The Children’s Center at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has been named as a 2024 recipient of the Academic Staff Excellence Award from the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents.
![A student dribbles a soccer ball in a gym with the words Warhawks on the wall.](/images/mmr/news/2024/05May/041924CS_stream%20monitoring_0900.jpg)
UW-Whitewater at Rock County adds soccer, volleyball teams as program offerings continue to grow
May 16, 2024
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at Rock County continues to expand its offerings to students looking to unleash their potential in competitive athletics.
![Maria Pacheco sits at a table with a smile on her face.](/images/mmr/news/2024/05May/041924CS_maria%20pacheco_900.jpg)
After winding journey to college, Maria Pacheco evolves into leader at URock
May 10, 2024
Maria Pacheco, whose family moved from Mexico to Wisconsin, will be graduating Tuesday, May 14, with her associate of arts and sciences from UW-Whitewater at Rock County.
![A Warhawk softball player walks hand in hand with her dad on the softball field while smiling and holding a plaque.](/images/mmr/news/2024/05May/462A2305_900.jpg)
Backed by the Warhawk family, Meghan Dunning perseveres after family loss
May 07, 2024
Meghan Dunning, a communication sciences and disorders major and Warhawk softball athlete, has endured loss, strength and support during her time at UW-Whitewater.
![A faculty member smiles and chats with a student.](/images/mmr/news/2024/04Apr/Safety_Intern_Fair_2019_900.jpg)
UW-Whitewater safety students earn national scholarship
April 29, 2024
Two students from UW-Whitewater were named recipients of the 2023 Qualified Academic Program Scholarship by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
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Scott Wrobbel’s dedication to accounting, service rooted in foundational UW-Whitewater experiences
April 24, 2024
Warhawk alum Scott Wrobbel has been selected as one of the commencement speakers for UW-Whitewater's 2024 spring commencement ceremony.
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Commencement speaker Crystal McClain reflects on her full-circle journey
April 24, 2024
Warhawk alum Crystal McClain has been selected as one of the commencement speakers for UW-Whitewater's 2024 spring commencement ceremony.
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Commencement speaker Ty Jahnke one of a long line of Warhawks
April 24, 2024
Warhawk Ty Jahnke, who is graduating with a Master of Science in Applied Kinesiology, will share his story as student commencement speaker for UW-Whitewater’s spring 2024 commencement ceremony.
![Dylan Riley bends down to look at a computer.](/images/mmr/news/2024/04Apr/041524CS_riley_dylan_900.jpg)
UW-Whitewater commencement speaker Dylan Riley has big dreams for the future
April 24, 2024
Warhawk Dylan Riley, who is graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance, will share his story as student commencement speaker for UW-Whitewater’s spring 2024 commencement ceremony.
![Graduates in their caps and gowns clap during the ceremony.](/images/mmr/news/2024/04Apr/051323CS_commencement_IMG_900.jpg)
More than 1,500 set to graduate at UW-Whitewater’s spring commencement ceremonies
April 24, 2024
More than 1,500 Warhawks will graduate at UW-Whitewater’s 2024 spring commencement ceremonies.
![Three Warhawks pose in front of a Warhawk wall and hold a basketball.](/images/mmr/news/2024/04Apr/091323CS_men%27s_wheelchair_basketball_team_900.jpg)
Where Paralympians are made: Warhawks ready to compete at Paris 2024 Games
April 10, 2024
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball teams will be well represented this summer at the Paralympic Games of Paris 2024.
![A person surfing in the ocean.](/images/mmr/news/2024/04Apr/FreemanLance_cta.jpg)
Warhawk treasures study abroad experience down under
April 05, 2024
Warhawk Lance Freeman, a biology major, is studying abroad in Australia for a full calendar year.
![A student sits at a table with a book titled Neuroscience in front of her.](/images/mmr/news/2024/03Mar/032024CS_speech%20language%20pathology%20scholar900.jpg)
Warhawk earns national speech language pathology scholarship
April 02, 2024
Kelly Pollina, a communication sciences and disorders major, has earned the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association undergraduate scholarship.
![A faculty member teaches at the front of a special education class.](/images/mmr/news/2024/03Mar/031924CS_special%20education__6.jpg)
UW-Whitewater Special Education program wins the Regent’s Teaching Award
April 01, 2024
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's Special Education program has won the Regent’s Teaching Award.
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Costa Rica travel-study changes students’ lives
March 26, 2024
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students were part of a 12-day faculty-led travel study class for students interested in health and aging.
![Kolden Severson stands with children in a classroom.](/images/mmr/news/2024/03Mar/Kolden-Severson-classroom900.jpg)
Warhawk thrives through community-based learning
March 20, 2024
Warhawk alum Kolden Severson, an elementary school teacher, prepares lessons in both English and Spanish.
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UW-Whitewater announces 2024 alumni award recipients
March 18, 2024
Five individuals who have achieved significant professional and community service success are being honored by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
![The wheelchair basketball team gathers together and holds a national champions banner.](/images/mmr/news/2024/03Mar/IMG_1983.jpg)
Men’s wheelchair basketball wins national championship
March 18, 2024
UW-Whitewater men’s wheelchair basketball has won the 2024 national championship.
![Drew Best, wearing a blue blazer, shakes hands with another person.](/images/mmr/news/2024/03Mar/022523CS_Wisconsin_Broadcasters_conference_900.jpg)
Warhawk Drew Best earns state award for leadership
March 12, 2024
Warhawk Drew Best has earned the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association’s Student Leadership Award, the highest honor bestowed by the organization.
![A mother and daughter sit together at a table.](/images/mmr/news/2024/03Mar/011924CS_Rachidi_Angela_900.jpg)
From Whitewater to Washington, D.C.: A Warhawk’s journey in public policy
March 07, 2024
Warhawk alum Angela Rachidi uses her experience as a public policy and administration major as the foundation for her successful career.
![Students work together around a table in a classroom.](/images/mmr/news/2024/02Feb/110122CS_ambrose_health_center_900.jpg)
State approves funds to renovate UW-Whitewater’s flagship education buildings
March 06, 2024
The State of Wisconsin has approved funds to renovate UW-Whitewater’s flagship education buildings.
![A group of students pose together in their academic regalia.](/images/mmr/news/2024/02Feb/1216121623FH_Commencement_FH5_900.jpg)
Graduates of new UW-Whitewater program poised to address childcare crisis
February 28, 2024
The first graduates for UW-Whitewater's Master of Science in Education in Early Childhood Education Policy recived their diplomas in Dec. 2023.