The UW-Platteville Foundation and Alumni Association raised $8.7 million in philanthropic support during fiscal year 2025, with nearly 8,700 individual gifts reflecting the growing generosity and engagement of the UW-Platteville community.

From Shakespeare to seed science to historical preservation, students in UW-Platteville’s Summer Undergraduate Scholars Program (SUSP) are turning curiosity into impactful research.

Bockenhauer, known for her longstanding dedication to student success, has received an award recognizing excellence in academic advising.

Nadia Sifri, a dedicated academic advisor within the Department of Biology, is being honored for her exceptional service, personal commitment and innovative contributions to student success.

Dr. Dale Murray has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Alliant Energy James R. Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Award, recognizing extraordinary undergraduate teachers.

Senior Lecturer Thomas Pitcher has been selected for a Wisconsin Teaching Fellow to collaborate with other exceptional teachers from across the Universities of Wisconsin and from various disciplines.

UW-Platteville scientist Dennis Busch is taking center stage in a multi-state study on how soil health and manure management impact greenhouse gas emissions, water quality and forage yield in dairy production.

Travis Schute, grounds lead at UW-Platteville, has been honored with the University Staff Award for Excellence in recognition of his outstanding service, innovation and dedication to the campus community.

Jeanne Robinson, a lifelong Platteville resident and staff member since 1984, uses her decades of experience to help generations of military families navigate educational benefits with compassion and unwavering commitment.

Sara Koeller, administrative assistant for the Department of Humanities, has been honored with the University Staff Award for Excellence.

Dr. Chris Frayer, professor of mathematics at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, was selected as one of the recipients of the 2025 Alliant Energy James R. Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Awards.

UW-Platteville has awarded Dr. James Berglund, assistant professor of geology, with the Early Career Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence.

UW-Platteville celebrated more than 900 graduates during its 214th commencement, held May 17.

Jeff 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 harness solar power to cook waffles as part of a hands-on final project, applying classroom theory to real-world renewable energy challenges.

Dr. 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.

The 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.

A 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 will hold its 214th commencement on Saturday, May 17 in Williams Fieldhouse, where an estimate 900 students will walk across the stage.

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville and Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (SWTC) announces a new transfer pathway to help regional students continue their business education.

The 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.

Sesquicentennial 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.

Not 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 SPACES program explored how engineering can serve both the environment and local communities during a visit to Dubuque’s Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project.

UW-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.

From 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.

UW-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.

The 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.

The 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 braved a blizzard to compete in a national landscape competition in Colorado, showcasing their horticultural skills alongside peers from across the country.

Marketing students are developing strategic promotional plans for the Green County Development Corporation, providing real-world experience while helping drive local economic growth.

UW-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.

Thirteen 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.

Winch 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.

UW-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.