University News
Construction management students compete in national competition, place among top schools
Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: May 31, 2023 | Featured in: Industrial Studies A team of construction management students recently traveled to Kissimmee, Florida, for the 2023 Construction Management Competition at the Associated Builders and Contractors Convention, where they competed against 21 other teams and took home fifth place.
Natarajan selected as Wisconsin Teaching Fellow
Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: May 30, 2023 | Featured in: STEM Dr. Ganapathy “Gana” Natarajan, assistant professor of mechanical and industrial engineering, was selected for the 2023-2024 Wisconsin Teaching Fellows and Scholars Program. He is one of two UW-Platteville faculty members selected for the UW System program this year.
Collaborative Physician Assistant program kicks off with cohort of 10 students
Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: May 25, 2023 | Featured in: STEM UW-Platteville’s collaborative Master of Physician Assistant Studies program officially launched this week with an inaugural cohort of 10 students.
Ward marks his last year of teaching with planned gift to university
Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: May 22, 2023 | Featured in: Alumni, Agriculture & Dairy Forty-seven years after graduating from UW-Platteville, David Ward has continued to support the university in a number of ways, including teaching, creating a scholarship, and most recently, adding an estate gift to his plans.
Business students provide assistance to Honduran entrepreneurs
Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: May 15, 2023 | Featured in: International, Business & Leadership Teams of UW-Platteville business students were paired with clients in Honduras for their capstone project, giving them the unique opportunity to help under-resourced entrepreneurs, while navigating a different language and culture.
UW-Platteville’s 210th commencement celebrates class of 2023
Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: May 12, 2023 | Featured in: Campus & Community UW-Platteville celebrated its 210th commencement on May 13, recognizing more than 970 spring and summer degree candidates in three separate ceremonies.
Engineering students to showcase senior design projects
Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: May 11, 2023 | Featured in: STEM Engineering students will showcase their capstone Senior Design projects at the bi-annual Senior Design Open House on Wednesday, May 17. Open to the public, the event will be held in Busby and Sesquicentennial halls.
Ag-Water Nexus field trip explores water challenges, solutions in Southwest Wisconsin
Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: May 08, 2023 | Featured in: Agriculture & Dairy, STEM UW-Platteville recently hosted students from across the state for the second Wisconsin Agriculture-Water Nexus Network field trip, funded by the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin, where students explored critical issues related to the connections between agriculture and water management.
Performing and Visual Arts presents inaugural wearable art runway show
Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: May 05, 2023 | Featured in: Arts & Culture Department of Preforming and Visual Arts will present its inaugural "Project RunAway: Wearable Art in Motion” on Tuesday, May 9.
Project Management master’s program named nation’s top value for third straight year
Written By: Stephen Kelley | Published On: May 03, 2023 | Featured in: Distance Education, Graduate Studies, Press Release For the third straight year, the UW-Platteville Master of Science in Project Management program has been named the nation's top value by GreatValueSchools.org. The rankings were based on several metrics, prioritizing yearly tuition and graduation rate.
UW-Platteville collaborates with John Deere to offer new, customized class
Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: May 03, 2023 | Featured in: Corporate Relations, STEM The UW-Platteville College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science is collaborating with John Deere Dubuque Works for a unique opportunity, teaching a software engineering course to the company’s engineers on John Deere’s campus.
UW-Platteville, Madison College sign four new transfer agreements
Written By: Mel Charbonneau, Madison College | Published On: May 02, 2023 | Featured in: Press Release, Business & Leadership, STEM Leadership from both institutions gathered at Madison College’s Truax campus to sign four new transfer agreements, a continuation of their partnership and commitment to making it easier for students to transfer from Madison College to UW-Platteville’s bachelor’s degree programs.
Campus and Community Choir to perform May 7 and 9
Written By: John Christensen | Published On: May 02, 2023 | Featured in: Baraboo Sauk CountyThe Campus and Community Choir of UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County, under the direction of Deanna Horjus-Lang, will perform its Spring 2023 concert on Sunday, May 7 at 3 p.m., and Tuesday, May 9 at 7 p.m., at the First Congregational United Church of Christ Church in Baraboo.
UW-Platteville first to win VEX U world championship in back-to-back years
Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: May 02, 2023 | Featured in: STEM The UW-Platteville Robotics Club’s VEX U team, WiscoBots, traveled to Dallas, Texas, to compete in the VEX Robotics World Championship April 27-29, where they won the VEX U College and University Competition and became the first team in VEX U history to win the world championship in back-to-back years.
UW-Platteville to celebrate graduating students at 210th commencement
Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: May 02, 2023 | Featured in: Campus & Community UW-Platteville will hold its 210th commencement on Saturday, May 13. The College of BILSA ceremony begins at 9 a.m.; the College of EMS ceremony starts at 12:30 p.m.; and the College of LAE and associate and master’s degree candidates will be recognized at 4 p.m.
Students place seventh in North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Judging Conference
Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: Apr 28, 2023 | Featured in: Agriculture & Dairy The UW-Platteville Collegiate Crops Team took seventh place overall in the NACTA Judging Conference. UW-Platteville team members also placed individually at the contest.
Students take center stage in the annual Pioneer Players One Act Festival
Written By: Ann Dillon Farrelly | Published On: Apr 27, 2023 | Featured in: Arts & Culture The Department of Performing and Visual Arts and Pioneer Players will conclude their theatre season with the annual One Act Festival: An Evening of Short Plays. The production opens on Thursday, May 4 and continues through Saturday, May 6.
Literary magazine Spirit Lake Review celebrates 20 years
Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: Apr 27, 2023 | Featured in: Baraboo Sauk County, Humanities UW-Platteville will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the literary magazine Spirit Lake Review, with a launch party on Wednesday, May 3. The event is open to the public and will feature contributor readings, live music and visual art displays.
Wisconsin Veterans Summit coming May 3 to Baraboo Sauk County campus
Written By: John Christensen | Published On: Apr 27, 2023 | Featured in: Baraboo Sauk County, Veterans UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County will serve as host for the Central Wisconsin Veteran’s Summit, co-sponsored by the UW-Platteville School of Business and the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, May 3.
UW-Platteville, Southwest Tech sign transfer agreements
Written By: Katie Glass, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College | Published On: Apr 26, 2023 | Featured in: Press Release UW-Platteville and Southwest Wisconsin Technical College signed a transfer agreement that supports students continuing their education at UW-Platteville after completing the two-year liberal arts associate of science and associate of arts degrees.
UW System honors Plexus for collaborations with UW-Platteville
Written By: Paul Erickson | Published On: Apr 26, 2023 | Featured in: Campus & Community, Press Release The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents honored Plexus Corp. for its collaborations and contributions to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Wednesday at the Markee Pioneer Student Center with the UW System Regents Business Partnership Award.
Evetovich chosen as UW-Platteville chancellor
Written By: UW System | Published On: Apr 25, 2023 | Featured in: Campus & Community, Chancellor Search Dr. Tammy K. Evetovich, interim Chancellor since June 1, 2022, has been named the 15th Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Platteville.
UW-Platteville students join undergrad researchers from across the country at annual conference
Written By: | Published On: Apr 24, 2023 | Featured in: Research Undergraduate researchers from around the country, including 18 students from UW-Platteville, converged on Eau Claire, Wisconsin, earlier this month for the National Conference on Undergraduate Research.
Baraboo Sauk County campus hosts CalcFest tournament for local math students
Written By: John Christensen | Published On: Apr 20, 2023 | Featured in: Baraboo Sauk County More than 70 area high school students from nine different high schools descended on the Baraboo Sauk County campus on April 19 to compete in the campus’ CalcFest, a gameshow-style competition that challenged students' skills and discernment on a range of calculus problems.
UW-Platteville named a 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School
Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: Apr 20, 2023 | Featured in: Campus & Community, Press Release UW-Platteville is among the 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees, recognized for its innovative efforts to reduce environmental impact and utility costs, improve health and wellness and ensure effective sustainability education.
Foundation Board pledges to match up to $100,000 during upcoming Pioneers Day of Giving
Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: Apr 19, 2023 | Featured in: Alumni, Press Release UW-Platteville will hold its Pioneers Day of Giving April 27-28, and members of the UW-Platteville Foundation Board of Directors have pledged to match any gift given throughout those two days, up to $100,000.
Baraboo Sauk County campus hosts open house for admitted students
Written By: John Christensen | Published On: Apr 18, 2023 | Featured in: Baraboo Sauk County More than 30 students had a chance to meet the faculty, staff and university leadership at UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County on April 17, as part of an open house for admitted students.
Summit focuses on rural health care needs, collaborations
Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: Apr 17, 2023 | Featured in: Biology, Campus & Community, STEMThe University of Wisconsin-Platteville hosted the third Tri-State Regional Health Care Summit on April 14, welcoming more than 70 major stakeholders in the region to discuss challenges and needs in rural health care. Co-sponsored by Scenic Rivers Wisconsin Area Health Education Center, the event was the third summit hosted by UW-Platteville in the past six years.
Women in criminal justice mentor program continues with hands-on event
Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: Apr 17, 2023 | Featured in: Law & JusticeParticipants in the new University of Wisconsin Women in Criminal Justice (UW-WICJ) Mentoring Program attended a hands-on Law Enforcement Experience event last week, in Madison, Wisconsin. Sponsored by the City of Madison Police Department and Madison Community Policing Foundation, the event offered the student mentees and their mentors opportunities to participate in law enforcement scenarios together.
UW-Platteville to host event to celebrate female student veterans
Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: Apr 14, 2023 | Featured in: Alumni, Press Release UW-Platteville will be celebrating female student veterans with the "I am Not Invisible" event, open to the public, on Tuesday, April 18.
UW-Platteville, Nicolet College partnership brings engineering bachelor’s degrees to the Northwoods
Written By: Terry Rutlin, Nicolet College | Published On: Apr 14, 2023 | Featured in: STEM UW-Platteville signed a new transfer agreement with Nicolet College, allowing students to begin their education there, before seamlessly transferring to the electrical, mechanical or industrial and systems engineering programs at UW-Platteville, while staying in the Northwoods region.
Spring play 'Unnecessary Farce' bringing big laughs
Written By: John Christensen | Published On: Apr 13, 2023 | Featured in: Baraboo Sauk CountyThe Theatre Department’s spring production of Paul Slade Smith’s “Unnecessary Farce” promises an evening of “pure entertainment,” according to director Damian Ernest, associate professor of theatre. The fast-moving comedy in the R.G. Brown Theater at UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County performs from April 21-24.
Conference brings together rural education advocates
Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: Apr 13, 2023 | Featured in: Education The School of Education hosted the inaugural Rurally Responsive Education Conference on April 12. Sponsored by the Tommy G. Thompson Center for Public Leadership at UW-Madison, the conference welcomed faculty, staff and students; regional education partners; alumni; and community members to explore current issues and needs related to education in rural communities.
Buttles selected as new School of Education director
Written By: Paul Erickson | Published On: Apr 13, 2023 | Featured in: Campus & Community, Education Dr. Tim Buttles has been selected as the new director of the School of Education. He has been at UW-River Falls since 2001, working his way up from assistant, associate and full professor. He has served as the co-chair of the Agricultural Education Department since 2005, and since January 2022, he has also been the interim assistant dean of the College of Education and Professional Studies.
UW-Platteville receives military friendly designation
Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: Apr 12, 2023 | Featured in: Press Release The University of Wisconsin-Platteville has been named a 2023-24 Military Friendly School. The university has participated in the Military Friendly survey for the past four years, each year being granted the designation of Military Friendly School.
Avoiding polarization in science policy is next topic in campus Love of Learning series
Written By: John Christensen | Published On: Apr 11, 2023 | Featured in: Richland When it comes to the natural world, and our stewardship of it, consensus requires compromise. That’s the subject of the next spring 2023 Love of Learning lecture at UW-Platteville Richland, scheduled for Monday, April 24.
Student art to be showcased in spring gallery show starting April 17
Written By: John Christensen | Published On: Apr 10, 2023 | Featured in: Baraboo Sauk County A collection of drawings, paintings and other artwork by more than 15 campus students will fill the Schwalbach Gallery in the Lange Student Center on the UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County campus, starting April 17, as a showcase of current student art in multiple media goes on display.
Gillota’s forthcoming book explores humor in horror
Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: Apr 06, 2023 | Featured in: Humanities Dr. David Gillota, associate professor of English, explores the overlap of horror and humor in American film in his forthcoming book, “Dead Funny: The Humor of American Horror.” Published by Rutgers University Press, the book is scheduled for release in July.
UW-Platteville student awarded teaching scholarship
Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: Apr 06, 2023 | Featured in: Agriculture & Dairy, Education Abby Kucken, an agriculture education major, has been awarded a selective $10,000 GROW Scholarship for fall 2022/spring 2023. The GROW Cooperative offers these scholarships with the goal of helping rural schools attract and retain teachers.
Success coaching for student-athletes continues to grow
Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: Apr 06, 2023 | Featured in: Campus & Community In its ongoing commitment to student success, Academic Support Programs launched an initiative to provide support to student-athletes, ensuring they receive coaching off the field and court to enhance their academic experience. Wrapping up its third year, the program recently reached a milestone, expanding from working with one athletic team to offering support to all teams.
UW-Platteville places fifth, Nollen is second highest individual in national soils competition
Written By: Chris Baxter | Published On: Apr 04, 2023 | Featured in: Agriculture & Dairy The UW-Platteville Collegiate Soils Team competed in the 61st Soil Science Society of America National Collegiate Soils Contest March 26-31, where they placed fifth overall.
Regional organizations gain edge through Continuing Education Institute's customizable training
Written By: Stephen Kelley | Published On: Apr 03, 2023 | Featured in: Continuing, Press Release Several regional businesses and government bodies have found countless benefits in the tailored training programs offered by UW-Platteville's Continuing Education Institute. These customized courses provide employees with the skills and knowledge required for success, leading to increased engagement and productivity.
Student artwork to be showcased in Nohr Gallery, community
Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: Mar 29, 2023 | Featured in: Arts & Culture UW-Platteville students are preparing to showcase their artwork on and off campus next month, as part of the annual Group and Solo BFA Exhibitions and Senior Show.
Improving the system: BSCJ student enacts positive change in several prison facilities
Written By: Eric Herbst | Published On: Mar 29, 2023 | Featured in: Distance Education, Law & Justice Raelene Baker started as a passion project that is now on the verge of becoming a multi-state phenomenon. She serves as the director for the Minnesota Prison Doula Projects, a nonprofit organization that helps birth professionals train to become prison doulas for service in penitentiary institutes on the county, state and soon-to-be federal level.
MS Project Management alum named to prestigious AIMBE fellowship
Written By: Stephen Kelley | Published On: Mar 28, 2023 | Featured in: Distance Education, Graduate Studies, Business & Leadership Alumnus Dr. Michael O'Connor continues to add to his highly decorated resume. On March 27, the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering inducted O'Connor into its College of Fellows.
Rescheduled LAE Faculty Forum to discuss knowledge and Nazism
Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: Mar 28, 2023 | Featured in: Humanities, Languages The College of Liberal Arts and Education Faculty Forum Series will conclude with a presentation on Thursday, April 13, by Dr. Michael Sharkey titled “What does knowledge have to do with Nazism?”
Inspired by love of hiking, Wood develops custom backpacks
Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: Mar 28, 2023 | Featured in: Business & Leadership, STEM Thanks to resources like the Huff Family Innovation Center and the IDEA Hub, UW-Platteville is helping budding entrepreneurs – like senior Josh Wood – take their ideas from prototype to market. Wood has been prototyping a line of custom outdoor backpacks and officially launched his product to the public this week.
Adapted Aquatics program honored with national award
Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: Mar 27, 2023 | Featured in: Health and Human Performance, Press Release UW-Platteville will be honored by the Society of Health and Physical Educators at its annual convention this week. The organization, known as SHAPE America, selected the Department of Health and Human Performance’s Adapted Aquatics program to receive its Adapted Physical Education/Activity Program of the Year Award.