UW-Platteville celebrates graduates at 214th commencement
Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: | Featured in: Press ReleaseUW-Platteville celebrated more than 900 graduates during its 214th commencement, held May 17.
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Commencement of a dream: A father, Husband and first-gen Graduate’s Unconventional Path
Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Online Education, BusinessJeff LaSee didn’t follow the traditional college path, but through heart, grit and the support of those who believed in him, he turned a lifelong dream into a degree and a legacy for his family.
Students put solar power to the test for hands-on learning—and waffles
Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Women in STEM, STEMStudents harness solar power to cook waffles as part of a hands-on final project, applying classroom theory to real-world renewable energy challenges.
Hardyman to receive Honorary FFA award
Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: AgricultureDr. Krista Hardyman, professor of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences in the School of Agriculture at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, was selected to receive an Honorary American FFA Degree. The award is given to those who advance agricultural education and FFA through outstanding personal commitment.
UW-Platteville launches power and energy systems emphasis within MS in Engineering program
Written By: Melissa S Gavin | Published On: | Featured in: Engineering, Master’s Degree Programs, Press ReleaseThe new power and energy systems emphasis equips engineering graduate students with the skills to tackle modern challenges in energy generation, distribution and smart grid technologies through a blend of theory and hands-on training.
Constructing victory: UW-Platteville team nails top five finish in national contest, emphasizing high-impact program
Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Applied Engineering Technology Management, Construction ManagementA team of construction management students tackled an intense challenge on a national stage. Their performance highlights a program that blends skill, leadership and hands-on experience.
UW-Platteville to celebrate 214th commencement May 17
Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: | Featured in: Press ReleaseUW-Platteville will hold its 214th commencement on Saturday, May 17 in Williams Fieldhouse, where an estimate 900 students will walk across the stage.
UW-Platteville and Southwest Tech forge new transfer pathway, streamlining business education
Written By: Dan Wackershauser | Published On: | Featured in: Press Release, BusinessThe University of Wisconsin-Platteville and Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (SWTC) announces a new transfer pathway to help regional students continue their business education.
Dr. Travis Nelson selected as Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Education
Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: | Featured in: Press ReleaseFollowing a nationwide search, University of Wisconsin-Platteville Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dr. Laura Reynolds announces the selection of Dr. Travis Nelson as Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Education.
Nelson has served in the interim role for the past year and served as associate dean of the College of LAE since 2022.
Poster Day celebrates campus research and creativity
Written By: Hannah Korell | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community, ResearchThe seventh annual Pioneer Creative Activities and Research Poster Day showcased more than 90 poster projects highlighting faculty, staff and student research from across the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
Spirit Lake Review team to celebrate release of 2025 issue
Written By: Grant Patzlaff, LAE Writing Intern | Published On: | Featured in: HumanitiesThe University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s annual literary magazine, Spirit Lake Review (SLR), will be hosting a launch party celebrating the release of its 2025 issue on Wednesday, May 7, from 5:15-7:30 p.m. in the Nohr Art Gallery. SLR is a literary magazine published every spring semester and is edited and designed by Dr.
Helios program awards students for outstanding work
Written By: Grant Patzlaff, College of LAE Writing Intern | Published On: | Featured in: HumanitiesThe Helios Program for Integrated Liberal Arts celebrated student excellence in writing with its inaugural Helios Awards, recognizing outstanding work across first-year and upper-level courses.
Elevating campus design through sustainability and innovation
Written By: Gaile Schwickrath | Published On: | Featured in: Engineering, STEMSesquicentennial Hall has earned the 2025 WI ASLA Merit Award for Large Scale Design, honoring its visionary integration of sustainable landscapes, learning spaces and community-centered planning.
A Legacy in Color: Roger Gottschalk Retrospective at Rountree Gallery
Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Arts & CultureThe Rountree Gallery in Platteville is featuring the Roger Gottschalk Retrospective—a celebration of the late artist’s vibrant legacy from abstract paintings to surreal prints that reflect on humanity and the absurd beauty of life. The exhibit in the Main Gallery runs from May 8 through June 21. An Artist’s Reception will be held Friday, May 16, from 4-7 p.m.
Pioneer Players closes its season with Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind
Written By: Ann Farrelly | Published On: | Featured in: Arts & CultureThe University of Wisconsin-Platteville Department of Performing and Visual Arts and Pioneer Players will conclude their theatre season with Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (30 Plays in 60 Minutes). The production opens on Thursday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m. and continues with evening performances on Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m.
Global recognition, local excellence: Cybersecurity Club’s top-tier win reflects program strength
Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Cybersecurity, STEMNot one, but two teams from UW-Platteville's Cybersecurity Club achieved a top 3% finish out of 10,000 teams in the picoCTF global competition.
Students in UW-Platteville’s Modern Russia class step outside the classroom to connect with history firsthand
Written By: Dr. Andrey Ivanov | Published On: | Featured in: HistoryFor many people, the agony of the Russian Revolution and the breakthroughs of the Soviet MIR space station are distant events, far removed in space and time. But not for the students in UW-Platteville’s Modern Russia class.
On April 10, students in Dr. Andrey Ivanov’s History 4120 course stepped outside the classroom for a day-long field trip to the Wisconsin Historical Society, followed by the Annual Petrovich Lecture in Madison.
Collegiate Soils Team Places Third at National Contest
Written By: Dr. Chris Baxter | Published On: | Featured in: AgricultureUW-Platteville's Collegiate Soils Team placed third among 15 universities at a national soil judging competition in Texas, where students demonstrated professional skills in soil description, classification and landform analysis.
Wisconsin student musicians head to UW-Platteville
Written By: Anne Proescholdt, Wisconsin Center for Music Education | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & CommunityThousands of dedicated middle and high school student musicians from Wisconsin and contiguous states are preparing for the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) State Solo & Ensemble Festivals. UW-Platteville will host this event on Saturday, April 26 from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. It will be open to the public and free of charge.
Upcoming discussion on immigrants in the Midwest
Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: History, Social SciencesThe University of Wisconsin-Platteville's History Department is sponsoring a discussion on the role of immigration in our region, featuring Alex Baum, director of Advocacy, Data and Learning at the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque.
Designing Success from Anywhere: One Student's Journey Through a Distance Mechanical Engineering Program
Written By: Melissa Gavin | Published On: | Featured in: Engineering, STEMFrom factory floors to global impact, Madi Wunderli’s journey through UW-Platteville’s distance mechanical engineering program proves that earning a degree and designing a future is possible without putting life on hold.
In rural education, UW-Platteville leads with listening and partnerships
Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: EducationUW-Platteville’s School of Education is championing rural teacher preparation through a shared mission shaped by strong, reciprocal partnerships with local schools, community engagement and a commitment to preparing future educators where they’re needed most.
UW-Platteville Team Earns Top Ten Spot in National Crops Challenge
Written By: Dawn Lee | Published On: | Featured in: AgricultureThe Collegiate Crops Team earned a seventh-place finish at the National Association of College Teachers of Agriculture Judging Conference in Canyon, Texas, where students from across the country tested their skills in agronomy, mathematics, lab work and plant identification.
STEEL STRONG: UW-PLATTEVILLE STEEL BRIDGE TEAM DOMINATES REGIONALS AND HEADS TO NATIONALS
Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Engineering, STEMThe UW-Platteville Steel Bridge Team soared to a first place overall finish at the Western Great Lakes Regional Competition, earning their place at the upcoming National Finals with a performance defined by precision, perseverance and pride.
Students participate in national landscape competition despite blizzard delays
Written By: Michael Compton | Published On: | Featured in: AgricultureStudents braved a blizzard to compete in a national landscape competition in Colorado, showcasing their horticultural skills alongside peers from across the country.
Students Create Strategic Marketing Plans for Community Impact
Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: BusinessMarketing students are developing strategic promotional plans for the Green County Development Corporation, providing real-world experience while helping drive local economic growth.
Opportunities abound for spring student art exhibits
Written By: Cameren Hill, Nohr Gallery Manager | Published On: | Featured in: Arts & CultureAs the spring blossoms bloom, so will the art exhibits around the University of Wisconsin-Platteville campus and surrounding region. Eight student art exhibits will showcase the efforts of the graduating visual arts students from the UW-Platteville art program. Exhibits are set to begin at the Nohr Gallery with a reception for the Senior Show and BFA Group Exhibition on April 16 from 3–4:30 p.m.
Students present at 21st annual Research in the Rotunda
Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: | Featured in: ResearchMore than a dozen University of Wisconsin-Platteville students participated in the 21st annual Research in the Rotunda event on April 2 in the State Capitol. They were among hundreds of undergraduate researchers from across the Universities of Wisconsin who presented their work to state legislators, business leaders, alumni and the public.
UW-Platteville hosting Rural Education Conference and Job Fair this month
Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: EducationThe University of Wisconsin-Platteville School of Education will host the third annual Rural Education Conference and Job Fair on Wednesday, April 16. The conference provides vital conversations and networking opportunities for students, educators and community leaders passionate about the opportunities and challenges facing rural communities.
WBIA Bull Sale at UW-Platteville Pioneer Farm this Saturday
Written By: Charles Steiner | Published On: | Featured in: AgricultureThe University of Wisconsin-Platteville Pioneer Farm will host the 68th Annual Wisconsin Beef Improvement Association (WBIA) Bull Sale on Saturday, April 5, at 11:00 a.m. The sale will offer a variety of high-quality yearling bulls for sale.
UW-Platteville students participate in nation’s first mass fatality cold weather training
Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Criminal Justice and Forensic InvestigationUW-Platteville students took part in the nation’s first cold weather mass fatality response exercise, offering forensic training while aiding emergency responders in refining their disaster response strategies.
Students explore "Glocalization" in NYC
Written By: Travis Nelson | Published On: | Featured in: Political ScienceThirteen students embarked on a field trip to New York City, where they explored global and local initiatives. From the United Nations to urban farming, they gained hands-on experience in sustainability, service and cultural immersion.
Senior Livia Winch accepted to Peace Corps before graduation
Written By: Grant Patzlaff, LAE Writing Intern | Published On: | Featured in: Humanities, BusinessWinch will be serving in the Peace Corps as an English teacher in Querétaro, Mexico later this year and is the first UW-Platteville student in more than a decade to be accepted before graduation.
Beyond the booth: The lasting impact of UW-Platteville's criminal justice community
Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Criminal Justice and Forensic InvestigationUW-Platteville’s Criminal Justice Fair offers students real-world opportunities, strong alumni connections and a supportive community that prepares them for successful careers in the field.
UW-Platteville hosts annual MAA Wisconsin Conference
Written By: Dr. James Swenson | Published On: | Featured in: Press Release, STEMUW-Platteville’s Mathematics Department is hosting the annual conference of the Wisconsin Section of the Mathematical Association of America on April 4-5. The Mathematical Association of America is a national professional organization with a specific focus on teaching and learning.
Pioneer Players presents their spring musical, “The Prom”
Written By: Ann Farrelly | Published On: | Featured in: Arts & Culture
Delight in light: Faculty exhibition explores light in Nohr Gallery
Written By: Cameren Hill, Nohr Gallery Manager | Published On: | Featured in: Arts & CultureOn Tuesday, March 11, the faculty and staff from the UW-Platteville art program shared their artwork during the opening reception of “Light: A UW-Platteville Art Faculty Exhibition” in Nohr Gallery. This annual faculty exhibition encourages the UW-Platteville art instructors to create artwork within their area of expertise based on a common theme which may be incorporated into their artwork any way they wish.
High school students showcase skills at UW-Platteville's FFA Career Development Events
Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: AgricultureHigh school students from across Wisconsin gathered at the UW-Platteville to compete in the annual FFA Career Development Events, showcasing their agricultural skills and preparing for state-level competitions.
Planting the seeds of success: student Lauren Carlson makes history in landscape design competition
Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: AgricultureLauren Carlson made history as the first Pioneer to win the Landscape Illinois design competition, showcasing her skills in landscape architecture and plant selection.
UW-Platteville Athletic Department to host bone marrow drive with the National Marrow Donor Program
Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Press ReleaseThe UW-Platteville Athletic Department is excited to announce a bone marrow drive in partnership with the National Marrow Donor Program on Thursday, April 3, at three locations on campus: Bridgeway Commons, Williams Fieldhouse and the
Looking toward the future: Students harness AI for tomorrow’s workforce
Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Health and Human PerformanceStudents are leveraging AI tools to refine their resume writing and interviewing techniques, ensuring they stand out in an increasingly tech-driven workforce while maintaining the crucial human connection that sets them apart.
STEM Career Exploration Day inspires the next generation of innovators
Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: STEMSTEM Career Exploration Day provided 75 local high school sophomores with a hands-on opportunity to explore the vast world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Students learned about various majors and career opportunities in STEM fields through engaging workshops across campus.
UW-Platteville hosts renowned ceramic artist Mitch Iburg for live demos, lecture and student discussions
Written By: Scott Steder | Published On: | Featured in: Press Release, Arts & CultureThe University of Wisconsin-Platteville Department of Performing and Visual Arts will welcome ceramic artist Mitch Iburg on Wednesday, March 12, and Thursday, March 13, for two days of live demonstrations, an artist lecture and discussions with students about their work and ideas.
College of Liberal Arts and Education students and faculty study around the globe during 2025 Winterim semester
Written By: Grant Patzlaff, College of LAE Writing Intern | Published On: | Featured in: Environmental Sciences, Arts & CultureThree groups of students from the College of Liberal Arts and Education embarked on once-in-a-lifetime study abroad experiences in England, Italy and the Galápagos Islands, enriching their academic and cultural perspectives.
Explore the possibilities at the 52nd Annual Criminal Justice Career Fair
Written By: Will LeSuer | Published On: | Featured in: Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation52nd Annual Criminal Justice Career Fair
Date: Wednesday, March 19
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Velzy Commons, Ullsvik Hall, 1 University Plaza, Platteville, WI
Join us for the 42nd Annual Pioneer Dairy Classic
Written By: Tera Montgomery | Published On: | Featured in: AgricultureThe Pioneer Dairy Club is extending an official invitation for the 42nd Annual Pioneer Dairy Classic Sale taking place on April 5 at the Grant County Fairgrounds in Lancaster, WI. The sale will kick off at 11 a.m., and it will be a day filled with great cattle, opportunities and meaningful causes.
Pioneering innovation: Zifan Wan’s cold plasma research
Written By: Maria Woldt | Published On: | Featured in: Dairy Innovation Hub, Agriculture, ResearchAssistant Professor Zifan Wan is helping to reshape the future of food safety, dairy processing and sustainable agriculture by harnessing cold plasma technology.
Campus hydroponics lab is growing the future of education, nutrition and sustainability
Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Agriculture, ResearchThe Hydroponics Lab is pioneering sustainable, local food production, experimenting with farming methods to cultivate a more resilient and environmentally conscious future.
HHP major and student-athlete wins SHAPE America Major of the Year award
Written By: Grant Patzlaff, College of LAE Writing Intern | Published On: | Featured in: Health and Human Performance, EducationMaddie Cooley received the SHAPE America Major of the Year award – a prestigious national honor that recognizes exemplary undergraduate students in the fields of health, physical education, recreation and dance.
Faculty and students to participate in Dairy Innovation Hub exhibition at the State Capitol
Written By: Maria Woldt | Published On: | Featured in: Dairy Innovation Hub, AgricultureThe Dairy Innovation Hub will host an informational research poster session at the State Capitol March 26 to highlight select projects funded by the initiative at UW–Platteville, UW–Madison and UW–River Falls.
Attendees are invited to browse a dozen research posters and engage with students and faculty affiliated with Hub-funded projects. Legislators, staff and the public are encouraged to participate.