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Campus awarded $1.2 million to support McNair Scholars
September 18, 2017
Over the years, McNair has assisted first generation, low-income, and traditionally underrepresented students in pursuing graduate education by engaging them in research projects and other scholarly activities.
A new scholarship to encourage music educators
September 01, 2017
Alumna Carole Scharinger '56, is honoring Director of Bands Glenn Hayes and his wife Christine, a Whitewater teacher, by endowing a scholarship in their name.
UW-Whitewater marching band to perform at Packers game on Sept. 10
August 31, 2017
The band's performance is titled, "Marvel at Us," and will pay homage to the musical scores of the blockbuster Marvel Comics films, including "Spider-Man" and "Iron Man."
UW-Whitewater student grows a passion for agriculture in the classroom
August 30, 2017
Heather Gayton has won the National Science Teachers Association's DuPont Pioneer Excellence in Agricultural Science Education Award, which honors a K-12 science teacher who incorporates innovative agricultural science activities into their existing science curriculum.
Campus invests in student success
July 25, 2017
Students will soon get to experience a vibrant new learning space on the UW-Whitewater campus. Named in honor of an alumna, the Mary Poppe Chrisman Success Center will serve thousands of students with tutorial and supplemental instruction.
Grace Crickette named vice chancellor for administrative affairs
July 06, 2017
Crickette serves as associate vice president for business operations at San Francisco State University. She also spent nine years as chief risk officer at the University of California, the world's largest higher education system.
LaVar Charleston named assistant vice chancellor of student diversity, engagement and success
July 05, 2017
Charleston serves as assistant director and a senior research associate at Wisconsin's Equity and Inclusion Laboratory (Wei LAB) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and serves as the coordinator for the LAB's research and evaluation division.
UW-Whitewater to distribute more than $300,000 in emergency aid to students
June 21, 2017
The grant will pay emergency expenses for individual low-income students, up to $1,000, for anything from dental work to childcare expenses.
UW-Whitewater names Todd Garzarelli Director of Athletics
June 20, 2017
Garzarelli comes to UW-Whitewater from the State University of New York at Buffalo, the largest public university in New York, where he serves as senior associate athletic director for external affairs.
Commencement set for May 13
May 08, 2017
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will celebrate the achievements of its graduates Saturday, May 13, 2017, as proud families gather for spring commencement ceremonies.
Student designer leaves artistic mark on campus
April 24, 2017
You may not know it, but you’ve likely seen the graphic design work of Jordyn Schmidt all over the campus.
Warhawk to compete on “American Ninja Warrior”
April 24, 2017
Brandon Fong, an entrepreneurship and marketing major, has published “Leverage: Escape the College Rat Race, Design the Life You Want, and Take the Real World by Storm.”
National science honor for Warhawk biologist
April 17, 2017
Amanda Danno received Honorable Mention recognition from the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation, the premier undergraduate award of its type in the sciences, mathematics and engineering fields.
Eileen M. Hayes named dean of the College of Arts and Communication
April 11, 2017
Hayes is currently a professor and chairperson of the Department of Music at Towson University in Maryland, where her responsibilities include budget management, personnel, tenure and promotion, faculty development, student success, marketing and public relations, accreditation, assessment, and oversight of the university's marching band.
Warhawk earns Goldwater recognition, national championship
April 10, 2017
Tina slack received Honorable Mention recognition from the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 04, 2017
As a part of the university's ongoing prevention and education efforts to end sexual violence, campus will host several events.
UW-Whitewater celebrates 149th anniversary with Founders Day awards
March 31, 2017
The annual Founders Day event, which will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 22, in the James R. Connor University Center, includes the presentation of scholarships to outstanding UW-Whitewater juniors.
Title IX Mandatory Reporting -- UPDATED
March 09, 2017
In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments, all UW-Whitewater employees are required to report any knowledge, incident or allegation of sexual misconduct.
Spring Undergraduate Research Day set for March 16
March 08, 2017
Brandon Fong, an entrepreneurship and marketing major, has published “Leverage: Escape the College Rat Race, Design the Life You Want, and Take the Real World by Storm.”
Student's work displayed in New York gallery in worldwide art competition
March 07, 2017
Liz Christianson, an art major from Marshfield, Wisconsin, was selected to have her piece, “Tension of Two,” included in the gallery’s “30 under 30” exhibition, which honors the work 30 artists under 30 years old, out of hundreds of entrants worldwide.
WARHAWK VOICES — Wheelchair basketball
March 02, 2017
On March 9-11, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will host the 2017 national intercollegiate wheelchair basketball championships. The Warhawk men and women hail from all over the world and are among the best athletes in the sport.
Professor’s composition goes from performance piece to album
February 21, 2017
Jeff Herriott's “The Stone Tapestry” is deeply rooted in the natural world.
Professor’s research on women and Japanese society focus of new book
February 15, 2017
Akiko Yoshida has expanded on research from her doctorate dissertation to publish “Unmarried Women in Japan: The Drift into Singlehood.” Routledge, a cutting-edge publisher for humanities and social sciences, is publishing the book.
Student's book on college success gains praise from CEOs
February 13, 2017
Brandon Fong, an entrepreneurship and marketing major, has published “Leverage: Escape the College Rat Race, Design the Life You Want, and Take the Real World by Storm.”
UW-Whitewater at the Capitol
February 02, 2017
Coffee at the Capitol is a time when UW-Whitewater administrators meet with elected officials and alumni who work in state government to catch up, reconnect and celebrate collective achievements.
UW-WHITEWATER IN THE NEWS
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May 15, 2017
UW-Whitewater baseball prepared for a run at another NCAA Division III World Series berth
— Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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May 15, 2017
UW-Whitewater graduates 1,558 students in Saturday ceremonies
— Jefferson County Daily Union
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April 11, 2017
Tom Lange has been behind the mic at Whitewater for over four decades
— WKOW-TV Madison
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April 07, 2017
Students present research projects at UW-Whitewater
— My Walworth County
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April 03, 2017
Wisconsin-Whitewater wins Lake of the Ozarks fishing tournament
— FLW Fishing
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April 01, 2017
Professor co-authors co-authored "Excellence Gaps: The Inequality Challenge of the 21st Century"
— Wisconsin School News
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March 31, 2017
Move your money, move society?
— The Washington Post
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March 26, 2017
Professor discusses rise of political "alt" groups
— WIRED