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UW-Platteville graduates: Cassie Strandberg, Evelyn Marx, Whitney Miller, Dondi Stender, Devin Woida, Tyler Krueger and Jacob Brandt. “Each graduate brings their own unique skills, personality and approach to our team,” said Milwaukee Police Forensics Services Director Ryan Orlovsky.

Bridging education and law enforcement: The success of UW-Platteville graduates at the Milwaukee Police Department

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Alumni, Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation

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.

Jana Steinmetz

Steinmetz named vice chancellor for Administration and Finance

Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: | Featured in: Press Release

Chancellor Tammy Evetovich announced that Jana Steinmetz has been appointed vice chancellor for Administration and Finance. Her appointment begins Monday, Nov. 11.

UW-Platteville Art Lecturer Jacob Bautista speaks with students about a print.

Nohr Gallery celebrates printmaking in 'Palimpsest: A Collection of Prints'

Written By: Cameren Hill, Nohr Gallery Manager | Published On: | Featured in: Arts & Culture

Nohr Gallery is celebrating the work of 25 professional printmakers with the exhibit “Palimpsest: A Collection of Prints.”

UW-Platteville student Will Hare

UW-Platteville artists to be featured in pottery tour

Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: | Featured in: Arts & Culture

UW-Platteville artists will be featured in this weekend's tri-state region annual pottery tour.

Chancellor Tammy Evetovich and Dr. Florence Obielodan

Obielodan recognized with Underkofler teaching award

Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community

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.

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Inspiring Minds: The Tri-State Undergraduate Psychology Conference

Written By: Brooke Schindler, Writing Intern, College of LAE | Published On: | Featured in: Psychology

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.

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Pioneer Players' season begins with the Samuel Beckett classic, 'Endgame'

Written By: Ann Farrelly | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community, Arts & Culture

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.

"Creating our avatars revealed how AI reflects biases. When I identified as a CEO, it defaulted to a man, and as an environmentalist, a woman—highlighting how our perceptions shape technology. By exploring these biases together, we can learn to use AI more responsibly," said Dr. Maya Jaber.

The future is now: One professor’s vision for AI-ready students

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Business

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.

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UW-Platteville to celebrate 100 years of Homecoming tradition

Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community, Press Release

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville will celebrate its 100th Homecoming Oct. 6-12, 2024.

Dr. Danny Xiao conducts concrete testing at Hochschule Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences during his sabbatical in Germany.

Xiao completes sabbatical in Germany and develops a study abroad program for students

Written By: Dr. Danny Xiao | Published On: | Featured in: Engineering, International, STEM, Research

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.

Forensic anthropologist Dr. Janamarie Truesdell working with students at the Forensic Investigation Research Facility, a 1.5-acre fenced area designed for practical training and research.

How a training dummy demonstrates a degree in forensic investigation is a wise choice at UW-Platteville

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation, Research

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.

Governor Evers meets with students in Busby Hall of Engineering, where he toured the Cybersecurity Lab.

Gov. Evers visits campus, explores innovative learning spaces

Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community, Press Release

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.

 “I enjoyed the work and I'm really glad to be part of something that is life changing for people,” said sophomore Ryan Varoski.

Engineering change: How UW-Platteville students are empowering Ghana's next generation

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Engineering, International

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.

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New Professional Writing Certificate designed to help students stand out in job market

Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: | Featured in: Humanities, Press Release

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.

Chancellor Evetovich and Amanda Tucker

Tucker recognized with faculty advising award

Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community, Humanities

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.

Sameer Ahmed

Ahmed recognized with faculty award for teaching excellence

Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community, Business

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.

Chancellor Evetovich and Janelle Davis

Davis recognized as outstanding professional academic advisor

Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community

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.

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UW-Platteville students enhance global business skills and personal growth in Germany

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: History, International, Business

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.

Tutor Zach Jensen discusses math concepts with another tutor.

Tutoring Services and the Writing Center empower students to succeed

Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community

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.

Students attending SHRM Conference in Chicago

UW-Platteville students attend SHRM annual conference

Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: | Featured in: Business

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.

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Charting new horizons: Chancellor Evetovich addresses faculty and staff at annual convocation

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community, Press Release

Faculty and staff gathered for the 2024-2025 academic year convocation remarks delivered by UW-Platteville Chancellor Dr. Tammy Evetovich.

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Students explore diverse interests through Summer Undergraduate Scholars Program

Written By: Dr. Ryan Haasl | Published On: | Featured in: STEM, Research

For the seventh consecutive summer, 10 students participated in the Summer Undergraduate Scholars Program at UW-Platteville.

Dr. Ryan Prolle overseeing the installation of the GreenFeed machine at Pioneer Farm.

Burp science: How UW-Platteville is turning cow gas into research gold

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Dairy Innovation Hub, Press Release, Agriculture, Research

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.

Dairy cow next to the newly minted GreenFeed machine at Pioneer Farm.

School of Agriculture is milking innovation and setting the bar high with cutting-edge dairy technology at Pioneer Farm

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Dairy Innovation Hub, Agriculture, 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.

Plant Biotechnology Boot Camp

NSF-funded Plant Biotechnology Boot Camp brings high school students to campus

Written By: Dr. Muthu Venkateshwaran | Published On: | Featured in: Biology, Youth Programs, Agriculture, STEM

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.

Carissa Menke

Menke recognized with staff award for excellence

Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community

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.

Raising of the American flag on the UW-Platteville campus.

From boots to books: UW-Platteville’s commitment to veterans in higher education

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Applied Engineering Technology Management, Veterans

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.

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Marching Pioneers to perform during halftime of Packers game

Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community

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.

Joe Sanford, assistant professor at UW–Platteville, researches biochar as a nutrient management enhancement tool

UW-Platteville announces five faculty fellowships funded by state-sponsored Dairy Innovation Hub

Written By: Maria Woldt | Published On: | Featured in: Dairy Innovation Hub, Press Release, Agriculture, Research

UW-Platteville recently awarded five faculty research fellowships to increase dairy-related research capacity through the Dairy Innovation Hub initiative.

Helen Ramthun

Ramthun honored with Outstanding Woman of Color Award

Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community

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.

Brian Loeffelholz

Loeffelholz recognized with staff award for excellence

Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community

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.

Beth Tremelling

Tremelling honored with Woman of the Year Award

Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community, Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation

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.

Student using technology in the study of precision agriculture.

UW-Platteville School of Agriculture receives grant from CHS Foundation to enhance precision agriculture curriculum

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Press Release, Agriculture, Research

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.

Justin Daugherty

Daugherty recognized with academic staff award

Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: | Featured in: Agriculture

UW-Platteville will recognize Justin Daugherty, animal care manager at Pioneer Farm, with the 2024 Academic Staff Award for Excellence.

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UW-Platteville announces new partnership with Madison College in data science

Written By: | Published On: | Featured in: Press Release, STEM

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.

Laura Franklin

Franklin honored with Woman of the Year Award

Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community

UW-Platteville will recognize Laura Franklin, director of diversity, equity and inclusion, 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.

Alumni gather to enjoy spending time at their alma mater.

University of Wisconsin-Platteville Foundation and Alumni Association merge to enhance support and engagement

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Alumni, Press Release

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Foundation announces the merger of its Alumni Association board and Foundation board, effective July 2024, forming the unified UW-Platteville Foundation and Alumni Association, Inc. This decision underscores a renewed commitment to alumni engagement and university support, marking a significant milestone in strategic planning and collaboration. 

Into the Woods cast

The Platteville Summer Arts Festival presents the Sondheim classic 'Into the Woods'

Written By: Sydney Byas | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community, Arts & Culture

The Department of Performing and Visuals Arts and the Platteville Summer Arts Festival present the musical “Into the Woods.”

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Collaboration gives students opportunity for professional-level experience

Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: | Featured in: STEM, Research

Dr. Xiaoguang Ma, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, is collaborating with global software manufacturer COPA-DATA USA Corp. to enhance student learning and open the door to new student-led research opportunities.

Kyle Quinn enjoys his time on the golf course at Lacoma Golf Club.

Driving forward: UW-Platteville student Kyle Quinn’s adapted golf and teaching journey

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Health and Human Performance

Meet Kyle Quinn, a student at UW-Platteville who defies expectations with his passion for adaptive golf, coaching youth sports and his goal of becoming a physical education teacher.

Dr. Lynnette Dornak

Dornak selected for Wisconsin Teaching Fellows and Scholars Program

Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: | Featured in: Environmental Sciences

Dr. Lynnette Dornak, associate professor of environmental science and society, has been selected for the 2024-2025 Wisconsin Teaching Fellows and Scholars Program. She is one of two UW-Platteville faculty members selected for the Universities of Wisconsin program this year.

A student working in the Electronics and Automation Lab.

What’s in a name? How the newly named Applied Engineering Technology Management Department is propelling student success in the tri-state region

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Applied Engineering Technology Management, Women in STEM, STEM

Explore how UW-Platteville's Applied Engineering Technology Management Department is shaping careers and industries with innovative education and hands-on experience.

Lucie Kadjo

Kadjo selected for Wisconsin Teaching Fellows and Scholars Program

Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: | Featured in: Press Release, Agriculture

Dr. Lucie Kadjo, associate professor of agribusiness, is one of two UW-Platteville faculty members selected for the 2024-2025 Wisconsin Teaching Fellows and Scholars Program.

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UW-Platteville Foundation celebrates fifth consecutive year of record fundraising

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Alumni, Press Release

The UW-Platteville Foundation proudly announces another historic achievement in philanthropy, raising more than $9.3 million during the 2024 fiscal year.

The group sets out to fish sample

Out of the classroom and into the stream: How fish sampling teaches UW-Platteville biology students conservation

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Biology, Environmental Sciences, STEM, Research

Biology students learn a unique way to test the health and well-being of a local stream on the UW-Platteville campus. Electrofishing amps up the education process by taking students outdoors and into a real-world scenario.

Dr. Eugene Tesdahl

Tesdahl honored with faculty appreciation award

Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community, History

Dr. Eugene Tesdahl, associate professor of history at UW-Platteville, is being recognized with the 2024 Nimocks Family Faculty Appreciation Award.

Dr. Mohammad Rabbani

Rabbani to be recognized with teaching award in excellence

Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community, STEM

Dr. Mohammad Rabbani, associate professor of chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, is being presented with the 2024 Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence.

Dr. David Krugler

Krugler to receive Excellence in Teaching Award

Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community, History

Dr. David Krugler, professor of history at UW-Platteville, was selected as one of the recipients of the 2024 Alliant Energy James R. Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Awards. The award is funded by an endowment from the Alliant Energy Foundation, Inc. to recognize and reward extraordinary undergraduate teachers at Universities of Wisconsin schools within Alliant Energy’s service area.

UW-Platteville and Miron Construction celebrate gift

UW-Platteville labs enhanced by Miron Construction gift

Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: | Featured in: Applied Engineering Technology Management, Construction Management, Corporate Relations

In a recent show of its continued support of UW-Platteville's Construction Management and Construction Safety Management programs, Miron Construction Co., Inc. donated a mini-excavator – giving UW-Platteville students greater access to hands-on experience in the programs.

Pictured left to right are Jack Lichte, Anna Hagemann, Mandi Downing, Leah Phillips, Anna Koehler, April Molitor and Reece Franke.

Students compete in crops judging contest

Written By: Dawn Lee | Published On: | Featured in: Agriculture

The UW-Platteville Collegiate Crops Team recently competed in the National Association of College Teachers in Agriculture crops contest, hosted by the University of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls, Idaho.