Revamped cybersecurity courses. New cultural training. Hands-on special education experience. Instructors across the UW-Platteville campus have used grants from the Provost and Academic Affairs Office to redesign curriculum in multiple disciplines over the last year, including cybersecurity training, launching a new cultural competence program and new approaches in special education. The grants are intended to enhance student learning in existing courses and enable instructors to teach or redesign courses outside of their regular duties.

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.

After several years of planning, UW-Platteville's collaborative Master of Physician Assistant Studies program is officially open to applicants, with the first cohort scheduled to begin in summer 2023. The program will allow UW-Platteville students to earn a degree through UW-Madison’s nationally-recognized Master of Physician Assistant Studies program, while remaining on the UW-Platteville campus to complete the coursework.