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UW-Whitewater grad students boost the morale, academics of school children
June 10, 2021
12 psychology graduate students wrapped up six weeks of virtual one-on-one sessions, called “interventions” in school psychology, with third and fourth graders at Washington Elementary School in Whitewater to bolster the children’s math and reading skills.
Elizabeth Watson named UW-Whitewater dean of students
June 03, 2021
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Artanya Wesley announced the appointment of Elizabeth Watson as the next dean of students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Thousands tested and vaccinated as UW-Whitewater concludes academic year amidst pandemic
May 25, 2021
To date, UW-Whitewater has conducted nearly 80,000 COVID-19 tests — about 55,000 for faculty, staff and students on campus, and about 25,000 at testing sites for community members.
Ryan Callahan named UW-Whitewater director of intercollegiate athletics
May 21, 2021
Chancellor Dwight C. Watson announced the appointment of Ryan Callahan as the next director of intercollegiate athletics at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
UW-Whitewater history professor awarded national Whiting fellowship
May 20, 2021
James Levy, an associate professor of history at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, has been awarded one of seven national 2021-22 Whiting Public Engagement Foundation fellowships with $50,000 to launch a new project.
UW-Whitewater LIFE program — first in the state — graduates six proud Warhawks
May 11, 2021
Six proud Warhawks, the first cohort of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s LIFE Program, successfully completed their two-year program and crossed the stage in cap and gown in May 2021.
The business of doing good — How seven UW-Whitewater students embarked on mission to combat vision loss in India and empower young women
May 10, 2021
UW-Whitewater's chapter of Enactus use their efforts to provide vision screenings, eyeglasses and cataract surgeries, and jobs for young women to perform eye exams, fit eyeglasses and refer people to clinics and hospital for surgeries.
More than 1,500 set to graduate at UW-Whitewater spring commencement
May 10, 2021
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will celebrate this week as a total of 1,552 undergraduate and graduate students will be earning degrees at commencement.
UW-Whitewater associate professor of physics receives a U.S. Patent
May 05, 2021
Ozgur Yavuzcetin, associate professor of physics, received a U.S. Patent for inventing a modified Newton’s Cradle.
Recent graduate is UW-Whitewater’s first Truman Scholar — a national honor
April 28, 2021
Thor Manson, an Army veteran who enrolled at UW-Whitewater after serving in Iraq, is the first Warhawk to be named a Harry S. Truman Scholar.
UW-Whitewater makes history with Enactus national championship, will represent the United States at World Cup
April 27, 2021
UW-Whitewater is the first Wisconsin institution to win a national Enactus championship and the right to represent the nation, according to Becky Hoy, U.S. regional program manager for Enactus.
UW-Whitewater student opens door for others to excel, too
April 26, 2021
Thomas “TC” Hamilton, a psychology major with dyslexia, excels at UW-Whitewater.
Applied mathematics research spurs UW-Whitewater students to be published
April 26, 2021
Two UW-Whitewater students are co-authors on a project that has been published by the interdisciplinary research journal PLOS One.
UW-Whitewater athletic director finalists named
April 13, 2021
Four finalists have been announced for the position of director of intercollegiate athletics at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
UW-Whitewater 2021 spring commencement speaker is Sarahí Monterrey
April 13, 2021
On Saturday, May 15, Monterrey will return to UW-Whitewater to serve as speaker at the 2021 spring commencement.
UW-Whitewater announces 2021 alumni award recipients
April 12, 2021
UW-Whitewater's virtual Founders Day Awards Celebration will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 17.
John Chenoweth named UW-Whitewater provost
April 08, 2021
John Chenoweth to be the next provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Annmarie Lavorata named student speaker for 2021 spring commencement
April 07, 2021
On Saturday, May 15, Lavorata will conclude her undergraduate career as the student speaker at the 2021 spring commencement.
UW-Whitewater alum receives national accolade for sculpture
March 31, 2021
Warhawk Timothy Nimmo's sculpture, “Constellation,” was recently selected for the National Sculpture Society’s 88th annual Awards Exhibition.
Longtime counselor with CSD helps students see their abilities
March 29, 2021
Graciela Colin-Dealca, senior counselor in the Center for Students with Disabilities, sees journeys of discovery happening every day.
Local teacher turns to UW-Whitewater’s online communication graduate program to advance skills, career
March 26, 2021
Warhawk Camden Harlan returns to UW-Whitewater to enroll in the online communication graduate program because of the community.
How serving students with disabilities became a priority mission at UW-Whitewater
March 23, 2021
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater began dedicating services for students with disabilities in 1968.
UW-Whitewater to host state budget public hearing on April 9
March 10, 2021
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will host the first of three locations chosen for in-person public hearings on the next state budget.
UW-Whitewater’s Center for Students with Disabilities celebrates 50 years
March 04, 2021
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Center for Students with Disabilities was founded a half a century ago, during the 1970-71 academic year.
Provost finalists named
March 01, 2021
Chancellor Dwight Watson today announced five finalists for the position of provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at UW-Whitewater.