University News

Krugler to receive Excellence in Teaching Award

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 labs enhanced by Miron Construction gift

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.

Students compete in crops judging contest

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.

Cybersecurity team secures strong finish in capture the flag competition

The Cybersecurity Club at UW-Platteville participated in the picoCTF 2024 competition, where its team placed 17th out of 539 undergraduate schools.

UW-Platteville announces new transfer agreement with UCLA Extension, new emphasis

UW-Platteville announces a new transfer agreement with UCLA Extension and adds an aerospace manufacturing engineering emphasis to its online Master of Science in Engineering.

UW-Platteville’s 212th commencement celebrates class of 2024

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville celebrated its 212th commencement on May 11, recognizing 970 spring and summer degree candidates

Students compete in National Agri-Marketing Association competition

The National Agri-Marketing Association Club at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville School of Agriculture recently traveled to Kansas City, Missouri, to compete in the National Agri-Marketing Association Student Competition.

Collegiate Soils Team places among top teams at national contests

The UW-Platteville Collegiate Soils Team recently competed in two national contests, where students describe and scientifically classify soils and landforms using tools and techniques employed by professional soil scientists.

Ivanov delivers McGaffey Lecture in Milwaukee

On April 11, Dr. Andrey V. Ivanov, associate professor of history at UW-Platteville, delivered the annual Endowed McGaffey Lecture on the UW-Milwaukee campus.

Performing and Visual Arts to present annual wearable art show

The UW-Platteville Department of Performing and Visual Arts will present its annual "Project RunAway: Wearable Art in Motion” on Tuesday, May 7.

Aspiring Educators host second annual Teacher Panel

The Aspiring Educators student organization recently hosted its second annual Teacher Panel, inviting 15 educators from surrounding school districts to share their experience teaching in rural areas.

UW-Platteville to celebrate 212th Commencement

UW-Platteville will hold its 212th commencement on Saturday, May 11. Chancellor Tammy Evetovich will preside over the three commencement ceremonies, which will be held on Bo Ryan Court, inside Williams Fieldhouse.

Wisconsin student musicians head to UW-Platteville

Thousands of dedicated middle and high school student musicians from across the state are preparing for the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) State Solo & Ensemble Festivals. UW-Platteville will host this event on Saturday, April 27 from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. It will be open to the public and free of charge. 

Graduating Visual Arts candidates exhibit in Nohr Gallery, throughout community

On April 16, nine senior Visual Arts students exhibited their artwork at the Nohr Gallery during the opening reception of the Senior Show and BFA Group Exhibition.

Helios Program celebrates two years of success

Designed to create shared intellectual experiences for first year students, the Helios Program has succeeded in generating impressive community and academic enrichment in only two years.

UW-Platteville students attend SXSW festival and conference

Nine business students in the Entrepreneurship Field Experience class had the opportunity to attend the South by Southwest Conference and Festival last month in Austin, Texas, where they had the opportunity to hear firsthand from and network with industry professionals and entrepreneurs.

Adams awarded Barry Goldwater Scholarship

UW-Platteville junior Olivia Adams was recently named a recipient of the 2024 Barry Goldwater Scholarship. She is one of only 438 students nationwide to receive the 2024 scholarship.

Guaranteed scholarship for new freshmen at Baraboo Sauk County doubles

Incoming, full-time freshmen at UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County will now be guaranteed a $2,000 scholarship for the 2024-25 academic year, thanks to the Friends of the Campus.

Steel bridge team advances to nationals

The Steel Bridge Team at UW-Platteville recently competed in a regional steel bridge competition in Chicago, Illinois, where they placed second overall and earned an entry in the national competition.

Faculty, students honor impact of late HHP Chair

UW-Platteville recently honored Dr. Scott Ringgenberg, former professor and chair of the Health and Human Performance Department, with the formal naming and dedication of the Dr. Scott Ringgenberg Ropes Course.

Chemistry professor helps prepare Platteville middle schoolers for STEM event

Dr. Mohammad Rabbani, associate professor in the chemistry department, is helping to train Platteville middle school students in order for them to get practical lab experience for Crime Busters, a Science Olympiad STEM event.

UW-Platteville adds Elementary Chinese to the World Language Program

In response to what STEM industry leaders highlight as a critical need, a UW-Platteville cross-campus collaboration resulted in a new opportunity for students to enroll in a Chinese language class.

UW-Platteville launches new partnership in construction safety training for WisDOT

Faculty in the Construction Safety Management program have been working on a partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the last two years to provide construction safety training for WisDOT staff in all regional offices.

UW-Platteville celebrates investiture of 15th chancellor

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville celebrated the investiture of Chancellor Tammy Evetovich on April 4, welcoming more than 400 faculty, staff, students, distinguished guests, alumni and community members to Bo Ryan Court in the Williams Fieldhouse.

In her investiture address, Chancellor Evetovich remarked on her upbringing on her family’s farm in rural Nebraska.

Estate gift will ensure new opportunities in environmental science, conservation

Terrence Ingram’s lifelong passion for nature propelled him through a celebrated career in conservationism that spanned more than 60 years. Now, his recent estate gift to the UW-Platteville Foundation will ensure opportunities for the next generation of students to continue his work in this field.

Hollingsworth teaches sales and marketing course internationally

Dr. Les Hollingsworth, director of the School of Business, was a recent guest lecturer at Darmstadt University of Applied Science in Germany, where he taught an international sales and marketing course to students from the U.S., Brazil, Georgia, Indonesia and Korea.

School of Education hosts second annual conference, brings together rural education advocates

The School of Education hosted its second annual Rurally Responsive Education Conference, “The Rural Brain Gain and Promise for Rural Communities,” on March 27.

The Pioneer Players present 'The Addams Family'

UW-Platteville’s Department of Performing and Visual Arts-Theatre and Pioneer Players will present the hit comedy “The Addams Family: A New Musical” April 5-10.

Sesquicentennial Hall earns prestigious LEED Gold certification for sustainability

UW-Platteville's newest building, Sesquicentennial Hall, has received LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, re-confirming UW-Platteville’s continuing commitment to sustainability.

Nelson appointed interim dean of College of LAE

UW-Platteville announces that Dr. Travis Nelson will serve as the interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Education. He will begin the position on May 6.

UW-Platteville to host Board of Regents, celebrate chancellor investiture

Platteville will take center stage for the Universities of Wisconsin on April 4-5, as Dr. Tammy K. Evetovich will be inaugurated as the 15th chancellor at UW-Platteville, coinciding with the Board of Regents’ meetings.

Author Andrea Nelson to visit campus on March 21

Author Andrea Nelson will share her memoir with the UW-Platteville community on Thursday, March 21. The memoir follows her journey to find and save her daughter from addiction and mental illness.

Olson honored with national physical education teaching award

UW-Platteville senior Ben Olson was recently honored with the 2024 Society of Health and Physical Educators Major of the Year Award. The national award celebrates undergraduate students in the fields of health and physical education who exhibit excellence in and out of the classroom as teacher candidates.

UW-Platteville announces Knipe as next athletic director

UW-Platteville announces Michael Knipe as the new athletic director. He will oversee the 16 NCAA Division III athletic programs as well as campus recreation.

Students in International Management class provide support to landmine victims

Students in an International Management class completed a semester-long project to create an organization to support landmine victims in Lebanon, giving them real-world international experience while making an important impact.

Students compete in American Society of Animal Science Academic Quadrathlon

Four UW-Platteville animal and dairy science students competed in the American Society of Animal Science Midwest Section Academic Quadrathlon. 

Construction Networking Event continues to grow

The bi-annual Construction Networking Event has set a new company attendance record for the spring event. More than 40 construction companies and over 200 construction management, construction safety management and civil engineering students were in attendance at this spring’s event.

UW-Platteville and Southwest Wisconsin Technical College partner to enhance higher education opportunities

In a landmark meeting, more than 50 participants from UW-Platteville and Southwest Wisconsin Technical College recently solidified a path forward for strategic collaboration aimed at empowering students and fostering regional prosperity.

Students showcase work at 20th annual Research in the Rotunda event

Sixteen students from UW-Platteville showcased their undergraduate research at the Universities of Wisconsin’s 20th annual Research in the Rotunda event on March 6.

Twenty Dirty Hands makes a stop in Nohr Gallery

On Thursday, Feb. 29, Nohr Gallery will open its doors to the Twenty Dirty Hands artists and the community during the opening reception of the Twenty Dirty Hands Exhibition from 5-6:30 p.m. The exhibition is free and open for public viewing through April 5.

Stephenson appointed executive director of Foundation, Development and Alumni Engagement

UW-Platteville announces the appointment of Stacia Stephenson as executive director of Development and Alumni Engagement and the UW-Platteville Foundation.

School of Education professor co-publishes article in international history of education journal

Dr. Edina Haslauer, associate professor in the School of Education, recently co-published a paper in “Paedagogica Historica: International Journal of the History of Education.” The study’s aim was a systemic examination of three Hungarian national curricula and their effects on minority students’ education over a 130-year period.

UW-Platteville welcomes more than 200 participants to Prescribed Fire Conference

UW-Platteville recently hosted the 2024 Prescribed Fire Conference, welcoming over 200 people from across the state who all share an interest in the vital use of prescribed fire to preserve the rich, biodiverse landscape of Wisconsin and the Driftless region.

Reynolds appointed as provost, vice chancellor

University of Wisconsin-Platteville Chancellor Dr. Tammy Evetovich has announced that Dr. Laura Reynolds has been appointed provost and vice chancellor of Academic Affairs.

Student combines passions for history, costume design for unique research

In a collaboration between the theatre program and history department, one student recently had the opportunity to recreate a historical garment by researching 19th century American fashion using primary and secondary written sources, as well as the artifact collection at The Mining and Rollo Jamison Museum.

Staab Construction makes significant pledge to UW-Platteville Construction Management Program Fund

Staab Construction Corporation, located in Marshfield, Wisconsin, has pledged $100,000 to support the Construction Management program at UW-Platteville.

UW-Platteville unveils state-of-the-art Cyberlab to train top cybersecurity professionals

UW-Platteville celebrated the grand opening of its newly renovated Cyberlab on Thursday, January 25. The lab has been transformed into a state-of-the-art facility designed to attract, recruit and train top cybersecurity talent.

UW-Platteville art faculty bring “Movement” to Nohr Gallery

Whether you are an artist, musician or athlete, the term “movement” has many meanings, and the same can be said of the artwork in this year’s UW-Platteville Art Faculty Exhibition. On Tuesday, Jan. 30, Nohr Gallery will host an opening reception for “Movement: A UW-Platteville Art Faculty Exhibition.”

Capstan Scholars Hall named for transformational program

UW-Platteville recently unveiled the new naming of Capstan Scholars Hall in the Markee Pioneer Student Center, dedicated to the transformational scholarship program established by Todd and Susan Johnson two years ago.

Dr. Frank C. King to give Black History Month talk in Baraboo Feb. 12

Black history and politics in America, both in a historical and a contemporary context, will be the subject of a talk by Dr. Frank C. King, associate professor and program coordinator of Ethnic Studies at UW-Platteville, on Monday, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. at UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County. The talk is free and open to the public.