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A group of engineering students designs a custom bouncy chair for Emma Gunderson, a toddler with blindness and hearing loss, after her current chair became too small. Their innovative solution brought together more than a campus, but a community of love and support.
UW-Platteville celebrated more than 470 graduates during its 213th commencement, held Dec. 14.
UW-Platteville is addressing the healthcare gap in rural areas by training a new generation of physician assistants. Through a unique partnership with UW-Madison, students gain hands-on experience in local healthcare settings, preparing them to meet the growing needs of underserved communities.
UW-Platteville will hold its 213th commencement on Saturday, Dec. 14, celebrating graduates across three ceremonies in Williams Fieldhouse.
The UW-Platteville Collegiate Crops Team earned honors in the 90th annual National American Royal Kansas City Collegiate Crops Contest and the 95th annual National Chicago Collegiate Crops Contest, adding to a 51-year legacy of merit.
Six history students recently had an opportunity to view rare, medieval and early modern Slavic icons at the Chazen Museum of Art in Madison.
Innovation took center stage at UW-Platteville during its inaugural Innovation Days, held Nov. 18-21. The celebration highlighted the university’s commitment to innovation as a core value and showcased its efforts to solve complex problems through collaboration across disciplines.
Now entering its third year, the Small Works Exhibition in the Harry and Laura Nohr Gallery offers artists of all artistic backgrounds the opportunity to submit their artworks to a jury panel for the opportunity to be a part of the February exhibit.
Chemistry students from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville recently attended the 2024 American Chemical Society Midwest Regional Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, where they showcased their research, connected with industry professionals and explored graduate school opportunities. This annual event brought together students and experts from across the Midwest, offering a lineup of workshops, lectures and networking opportunities.
The Department of Performing and Visual Arts-Theatre and Pioneer Players will continue the 2024-25 season with Jean Anouilh’s adaptation of Sophocles’s classic, “Antigone.”
Kearstin Schweitzer, the first female position coach in Valparaiso University history, is redefining what it means to be a trailblazer in football. From her groundbreaking roles at UW-Platteville to her impactful work with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Schweitzer’s journey is paving the way for the next generation of female coaches in the sport.
As winner of the annual concerto competition, Elliott Loughney, a junior civil engineering and music double major, will perform the first movement of Edvard Grieg’s "Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16," with the UW-Platteville Symphonic Wind Ensemble in concert on Wednesday, Nov. 13.
Thanks to the collaborative efforts of alumni, faculty and staff, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville is sharing the stories of the more than 70 fallen service members who attended UW-Platteville. Mac Kolar, a 1969 graduate of UW-Platteville and retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel, spearheaded this project, researching and writing the biographies and stories of the fallen.
The UW-Platteville Collegiate Crops Team placed first overall at the Regional Crops Contest held in Brookings, South Dakota on Oct. 19.
The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents honored A.Y. McDonald with the Regents Business Partnership Award on Oct. 30, recognizing the company’s longstanding support and impactful collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
The Milwaukee Police Department Forensics Division exemplifies the power of teamwork among graduates of UW-Platteville. Their hands-on training and strong educational foundation have positioned them as leaders in forensic investigation, showcasing the university's impact on law enforcement careers.
Chancellor Tammy Evetovich announced that Jana Steinmetz has been appointed vice chancellor for Administration and Finance. Her appointment begins Monday, Nov. 11.
Nohr Gallery is celebrating the work of 25 professional printmakers with the exhibit “Palimpsest: A Collection of Prints.”
UW-Platteville artists will be featured in this weekend's tri-state region annual pottery tour.
Dr. Florence Obielodan, senior lecturer of mathematics at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, is one of four recipients across the Universities of Wisconsin receiving the 2024 Alliant Energy James R. Underkofler Teaching Excellence Award.
University of Wisconsin-Platteville will host the Tri-State Undergraduate Psychology Conference on Saturday, Nov. 16. Around 100 attendees are expected to attend, including students, faculty and staff from the participating universities.
The UW-Platteville Department of Performing and Visual Arts-Theatre and Pioneer Players will open their 2024-2025 season with Samuel Beckett’s “Endgame.” Performances are October 9-12 at 7:30 p.m., and October 13 at 2 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Theatre.
Dr. Maya Jaber transforms her classroom by integrating Artificial Intelligence into her curriculum, creating an innovative “AI tutor” to enhance student learning and prepare them for a tech-driven future.
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville will celebrate its 100th Homecoming Oct. 6-12, 2024.
Dr. Danny Xiao, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, received the opportunity to complete his sabbatical last spring semester at Hochschule Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, Germany. During his time in Germany, Xiao was able to sit in several courses to experience higher education in a European institute.
UW-Platteville is the first and only public institution in Wisconsin to offer a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Investigation, featuring a hands-on Forensic Investigation Crime Scene House and a world-first training dummy equipped with thermo-chrome paint for simulating blanching livor mortis.
Gov. Tony Evers visited UW-Platteville on Sept. 19, touring Busby Hall of Engineering and Sesquicentennial Hall, where leaders and students showcased the university's innovative learning spaces and commitment to the emerging fields of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
UW-Platteville Engineers Without Borders Student Chapter embark on a journey to Ghana to construct a junior high school, bridging a critical gap in education for children in Adumasa.
UW-Platteville is now offering a Professional Writing Certificate, which is designed to complement a broad range of majors and provide students with professional writing, editing and communication skills needed to excel in many careers.
Dr. Amanda Tucker, professor of English, was honored with the 2024 Outstanding Faculty Advising Award from UW-Platteville and the 2024 Faculty Advisor Excellence Award from the Wisconsin Academic Advising Association.
Dr. Sameer Ahmed, assistant professor in the School of Business at UW-Platteville, is being honored with the 2024 Early Career Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence.
Janelle Davis, academic advisor at UW-Platteville, is being honored with the 2024 Outstanding Professional Advising Award, which is bestowed to an advisor who exemplifies the best qualities of academic staff advisors.
Six business students from UW-Platteville recently embarked on an enriching two-week study abroad program in Germany, blending sightseeing with hands-on business experience.
As the fall semester begins, UW-Platteville is inviting the campus community to learn more about its Tutoring Services and Writing Center at an open house on Thursday, Sept. 5, from 4-7 p.m. on the first floor of Karrmann Library.
University of Wisconsin-Platteville business students enrolled as part of a special topics summer course attended the 2024 Society for Human Resource Management annual conference and expo. The experience is used as an elective for HR and management majors and includes an SHRM membership for one year.
Faculty and staff gathered for the 2024-2025 academic year convocation remarks delivered by UW-Platteville Chancellor Dr. Tammy Evetovich.
For the seventh consecutive summer, 10 students participated in the Summer Undergraduate Scholars Program at UW-Platteville.
UW-Platteville's Pioneer Farm is leading the way in agricultural innovation with the introduction of the GreenFeed machine, a groundbreaking technology in livestock emissions research.
UW-Platteville's Pioneer Farm is revolutionizing dairy management with cutting-edge technologies that measure cow emissions (burps) and monitor feed intake, setting new standards in sustainability and precision. These advancements offer students unparalleled hands-on experiences and position the university as a leader in agricultural innovation within the tri-state area.
Eight high school students from the tri-state area recently participated in the Plant Biotechnology Boot Camp held at UW-Platteville. The week-long residential camp offered hands-on learning opportunities in the areas of plant biotechnology, genetics, molecular biology, plant pathology and microbiology.
UW-Platteville will recognize Carissa Menke, financial specialist in the cashier’s office, with the 2024 University Staff Award for Excellence. She is one of two recipients of this year’s award.
Discover how UW-Platteville is making a difference for veteran students. From dedicated support systems to recognizing the unique skills veterans bring, UW-Platteville goes above and beyond to ensure a smooth transition from military to academic life.
The UW-Platteville marching band, the Marching Pioneers, will be performing at Lambeau Field on Sunday, Oct. 20 when the Green Bay Packers play the Houston Texans. Kickoff is scheduled for noon.
UW-Platteville recently awarded five faculty research fellowships to increase dairy-related research capacity through the Dairy Innovation Hub initiative.
UW-Platteville will recognize Helen Ramthun, who is pursuing her Master of Science in Supply Chain Management at UW-Platteville, as the 2024 recipient of the Outstanding Woman of Color Award.
UW-Platteville will recognize Brian Loeffelholz, inventory control supervisor with facilities management, with the 2024 University Staff Award for Excellence. He is one of two recipients of this year's award, which recognizes staff members who provide essential services to the university while demonstrating excellence of performance, personal interaction and initiative and creativity.
UW-Platteville will recognize Elizabeth Tremelling, academic advisor in Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation, as one of two recipients of the 2024 Dr. Carol Sue Butts Woman of the Year Award, which recognizes employees and students who identify as a woman and make a difference in the lives of others in the campus community.
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville School of Agriculture has been awarded a significant grant from the CHS Foundation to advance the university's precision agriculture initiatives.
UW-Platteville will recognize Justin Daugherty, animal care manager at Pioneer Farm, with the 2024 Academic Staff Award for Excellence.
Continuing their ongoing partnership, UW-Platteville and Madison College have formalized a new articulation agreement that will open the door for more students to pursue the growing field of data science.