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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville has announced groundbreaking results from its comprehensive 2025 Economic Impact Study, revealing that for every dollar invested by the state in UW-Platteville, Wisconsin gains an impressive annual $2.19 in tax revenue, representing a remarkable 119% return on investment.
Eleven UW-Platteville students visited New Orleans during Spring Break (March 14-18) as part of a one-credit Political Science field trip course focusing on the central theme of Jazz & Politics: Exploring NOLA through Music. The students visited historic sites such as New Orleans’ famous Jazz Museum, the French Quarter, Treme, and Frenchman Street.
University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Student Chapter, affiliated with Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin, today announced it placed third overall and second in estimating in the 2026 Construction Management Competition at ABC Convention 2026 in Salt Lake City on March 20.
Twenty-seven seconds. According to researchers Lisa and Jeffrey Smith, that is the average time gallery visitors spent looking at a single piece of art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art before moving along to the next piece. Which raises the question: Are gallery visitors spending enough time with the art?
Two members of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Admissions and Recruitment team have been honored by the Wisconsin Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC), marking the first time UW-Platteville professionals have received individual recognition from the statewide organization.
Faculty in the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville recently collaborated with the Faculty of Primary and Pre-school Education at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) in Budapest, Hungary, to produce a special issue of Gyermeknevelés Tudományos Folyóirat (Journal of Early Years Education).
Four UW-Platteville Animal and Dairy Science students competed in the regional American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) Academic Quadrathlon competition at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, March 8th and 9th. The competition was part of the American Society of Animal Science Midwest Meetings held in Omaha, NE at the CHI Convention Center.
Students from the University of Wisconsin–Platteville and University of Wisconsin–Platteville Baraboo Sauk County presented their research projects at the Research in the Rotunda on Wednesday at the Wisconsin State Capitol, joining undergraduate researchers from across the Universities of Wisconsin.
On Tuesday, March 24th, 2026, UW-Platteville will be hosting Indigenous, New York Times bestselling author Angeline Boulley for a reading and discussion. The event will take place in Nohr Gallery from 7:00-8:00 pm and will focus on Boulley’s famous 2021 novel, Firekeeper’s Daughter. Students, staff, and community members are encouraged to attend.
The University of Wisconsin–Platteville Foundation and Alumni Association has named Bridget Wallace as its next executive director, effective April 6, 2026.
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is pleased to announce that Melanie Platt-Gibson has been named the External Relations and Communications Director, effective March 16, 2026.
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville School of Education will host its fourth annual Rural Education Conference and Rural Schools Job Fair on Wednesday, April 15, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Velzy Commons at Ullsvik Hall.
Among the renowned landscapes of world history, few cities hold as many treasures as Rome. For Andrey Ivanov, a UW-Platteville professor specializing in East European and Eurasian history, the Eternal City might at first seem like an unlikely destination.
A delegation including UW–Platteville College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science Dean Philip Parker met with Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation in February to advocate for federal support of engineering education, research, and workforce development that directly benefit UW–Platteville students and programs.
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Department of Performing and Visual Arts-Theatre and Pioneer Players will present “The Dumb Waiter” by Harold Pinter. Performances are February 18-21 at 7:30pm and February 22 at 2:00pm. All performances will be in the Center for the Arts-Theatre on the campus of the UW-Platteville.
Students applied course concepts in a real-world setting to construct a fully functional greenhouse that now enhances agricultural education at Southwestern Wisconsin High School.
We are pleased to announce that Elizabeth Osterholz has been named University of Wisconsin–Platteville’s Chief Enrollment and Marketing Officer.
Tuesday, March 3 | 1:00–4:00 p.m. | Velzy Commons
Join the Office of Academic Affairs for Spring into Fall: Advising and Registration Resource Expo.
This interactive event provides students with the opportunity to connect directly with representatives from academic units and student support services across campus.
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville will host a one-day prescribed fire training on Friday, February 27, providing a foundational knowledge and practical preparation for supporting prescribed burns on campus and beyond.
The achievement reinforces UW-Platteville’s standing as a leader in practical, outcomes-driven business education.
Kaitlyn Greenwood has been recognized for her leadership, academic excellence and commitment to service.
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville's College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture (BILSA) will welcome more than 315 students from schools across Wisconsin for the second Wisconsin SkillsUSA regional competition on Friday, Jan. 30. SkillsUSA empowers the next generation of skilled professionals and leaders.
The project is studying soil health and manure management and their effects on greenhouse gas reduction, water quality improvement and agronomic factors such as forage yield and quality.
Faculty, staff and administrators gathered for a day of learning to prepare for Title II accessibility requirements to advance inclusive digital practices across campus, reinforcing a culture of continuous improvement.
A UW-Platteville student earned first place in the WiSys Innovation On-Ramp program for creating the Eazy Zip.
UW-Platteville students were honored during commencement as they marked a milestone moment and stepped confidently into their next chapter as lifelong Pioneers.
The Spring 2026 Ag-Water Nexus Seminar and Field Experience will be hosted at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, giving students the opportunity to explore Wisconsin’s agricultural–water challenges through both online learning and an in-person field experience.
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville will celebrate graduates across its three colleges on Dec. 13, honoring student achievement as the fall semester concludes.
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville will host the reception and award ceremony for the Association of Wisconsin Artists (AWA) WRAP-Teen High School Art Show on Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 5–6 p.m. in the Nohr Gallery, located in Ullsvik Hall.
How about giving an original gift this year? Kick off the season with some handmade holiday magic!
The Nohr Gallery Holiday Sale is happening Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Nohr Gallery in Ullsvik Hall.
The Collegiate Crops Team earned top national placements in Kansas City and Chicago this fall, extending a decades-long legacy of competitive excellence.
Trinity Schlorf represented the College of EMS in last spring’s commencement, and now she represents UW-Platteville at Lambeau Field.
UW-Platteville and NWTC have partnered to offer local students flexible pathways to earn bachelor’s degrees in engineering while staying in Northeast Wisconsin.
Students blend sustainability and entrepreneurship as they harvest fresh hydroponic Romaine lettuce for Thanksgiving meals.
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville today announced the launch of a new suite of online Cannabis Career Certificate programs, developed in partnership with Green Flower, a leader in cannabis education.
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Department of Performing and Visual Arts-Theatre and Pioneer Players will present “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare. The classic comedy will feature American Players Theatre Core Company member Tim Gittings as Nick Bottom.
The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents presented MSA with the Regents Business Partnership Award, honoring its lasting partnership and impactful engagement with the University of Wisconsin–Platteville.
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Art Department and Clay Club will host their annual Empty Bowls and Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, Nov. 16, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of Peace located at 1345 North Water Street in Platteville.
Balancing military duty with online coursework, Lucas Anderson’s commitment to excellence has earned him the honor of LAE valedictorian this December.
The team unearthed success at the 68th annual Region III Collegiate Soils Contest in Michigan, taking second place overall and first in group judging, securing their place at the 2026 National Collegiate Soils Contest.
UW-Platteville will host the annual Sabbatical Showcase on Friday, Nov. 14, featuring presentations from faculty members who completed sabbaticals last year as they highlight the results of their research and professional activities.
Students step into the world of crime-solving, creating forensic evidence for Wisconsin’s State Crime Lab.
The fusion of 3D printing and dairy protein has led to a groundbreaking new material and patent that promise to help Wisconsin dairy farmers and the environment.
The Master of Science in Education in Educational Leadership is designed for educators ready to step into principal roles, addressing a growing need in rural communities.
In order to address recruitment and retention of math and science teachers in rural schools, the new HOME Scholarship program will provide eligible junior and senior secondary education majors in math or science with scholarships that cover tuition, room and board, and textbooks.
UW-Platteville's annual Holiday Toy Hack returns Saturday, Nov. 15. Student volunteers from all majors adapt electronic toys to make them accessible for children with special needs.
Students collaborated in teams to design mock-ups of innovative, high-tech survival products using Huff Family Innovation Center resources, fostering creativity, entrepreneurship and teamwork skills.
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Forensic Investigation Club, the Huff Family Innovation Center and the Forensic Investigation program are teaming up for a hands-on event focused on creating footwear impressions for the Madison State Crime Lab.
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Department of Mathematics will host a Math Career Panel Discussion on Thursday, Oct. 16, at 4 p.m. in Room 104, Boebel Hall. The event will feature seven Pioneer alumni who majored in mathematics and will highlight the many ways the degree has shaped their careers.
In partnership with the Platteville Regional Chamber, Pioneer Farm will welcome visitors to the Day on the Farm event, Oct. 18.