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Math alum Chris Bitz finds his fit in actuarial science
July 14, 2025
Chris Bitz, who earned a B.S. in mathematics in 2023, was a four-year member of the Warhawk men’s track and field team. Now he is thriving as an actuarial analyst for Nationwide in downtown Milwaukee.
Colleges of Distinction highlights UW-Whitewater support of international students
July 04, 2025
For the ninth consecutive year, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has been named among the Colleges of Distinction.
UW-Whitewater physical education alums named National Teachers of the Year
June 18, 2025
Of the five National Teachers of the Year announced this spring by SHAPE America — the professional development and advocacy organization for physical education, health education, and adapted PE — two of them called UW-Whitewater home as undergraduate students.
UW-Whitewater launches $50 million campaign, more than halfway to goal
June 17, 2025
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Foundation has formally announced the university’s “Our Stories. Our Future.” fundraising campaign.
Hired Before Graduation “Where Are They Now?”: Jake Lesh
June 11, 2025
Warhawk Jake Lesh, who was Hired Before Graduation in 2013 graduate, shares the story of where he is now.
UW-Whitewater Enactus earns national championship
May 30, 2025
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Enactus team, an organization that uses business as a force of good to improve people’s lives and their communities, was named the 2025 Enactus USA champion last week at the Enactus United States Expo in Kansas City, Missouri.
Warhawk earns Goldwater Scholarship for research
May 29, 2025
Beto Patino Luna, a student at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, was recently announced as one of 441 recipients nationwide of the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship.
URock announces scholarship opportunity for fall 2025 students
May 28, 2025
UW-Whitewater at Rock County is offering 10 scholarships worth $1,000 each to students to enroll full-time or part-time (at least 6 credits) for fall 2025 classes.
UW-Whitewater Foundation board chair Sandy Dunst honored by Milwaukee BizTimes
May 14, 2025
UW-Whitewater Foundation board chair Sandy Dunst honored by Milwaukee BizTimes
UW-Whitewater at Rock County launches medical sciences program, first-ever bachelor’s degree
May 12, 2025
UW-Whitewater at Rock County has launched a medical sciences program, their first-ever bachelor’s degree.
Hired Before Graduation “Where Are They Now?”: Shanell Haines
May 12, 2025
Warhawk Shanell Haines, who was Hired Before Graduation in May of 2014, shares the story of where she is now.
UW-Whitewater to launch master’s program in elementary middle education
May 08, 2025
UW-Whitewater to launch master’s program in elementary middle education
Commencement speaker Julie Anding says love of learning is a lifelong pursuit
May 01, 2025
Warhawk alum Julie Anding has been selected as one of the commencement speakers for UW-Whitewater's 2025 spring commencement ceremony.
Commencement speaker Lynn Gardinier shares how UW-Whitewater gave her the pathway to explore a satisfying career
May 01, 2025
Warhawk alum Lynn Gardinier has been selected as one of the commencement speakers for UW-Whitewater's 2025 spring commencement ceremony.
Student speaker Kylie Bilello is grateful she was encouraged to try new things, do her best and serve others
May 01, 2025
Warhawk Kylie Bilello, who is graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration in management, will share her story as student commencement speaker for UW-Whitewater’s spring 2025 commencement ceremony.
Student speaker Meg Hayes looks back on her UW-Whitewater education with gratitude
May 01, 2025
Warhawk Meg Hayes, who is graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in English, will share her story as student commencement speaker for UW-Whitewater’s spring 2025 commencement ceremony.
More than 1,500 set to graduate at UW-Whitewater’s spring commencement ceremonies
May 01, 2025
More than 1,500 Warhawks are set to graduate at UW-Whitewater’s spring commencement ceremonies in 2025.
First look at new renderings of UW-Whitewater’s Winther and Heide halls
April 24, 2025
Plans to renovate Winther Hall, the home of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s College of Education and Professional Studies, are underway.
Schuh Visiting Artist provides transformative experience for UW-Whitewater students
April 16, 2025
Schuh Visiting Artist provides transformative experience for UW-Whitewater students
Creative studio at URock builds opportunities for students
April 11, 2025
Trevor Rees is a working professional and expert in motion capture — a technology that records the movement of people or objects and is used to create realistic digital models for films and other media — but his impact reaches beyond the contents of his IMDB page.
UW-Whitewater Police Department earns national accreditation
April 08, 2025
After an intensive three-year review process, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Police Department received accreditation from a national program considered the gold standard within the profession
UW-Whitewater announces 2025 alumni award recipients
March 17, 2025
Seven individuals who have achieved significant professional and community service success are being honored by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
UW-Whitewater to host 2025 Special Olympics State Summer Games
March 06, 2025
For the third consecutive year, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will host the Special Olympics State Summer Games June 5-7.
Music educator goes to to the ends of the earth to inspire her students
February 28, 2025
Lisa Werner explores land, sea, and space to inspire her students.
Exchange student realizing potential at UW-Whitewater
February 23, 2025
To create music is to harness this limitless movement in a way that is personal, something that University of Wisconsin-Whitewater music major Josef Krista has a unique and deep understanding of.