Civil War veterans. Sports betting. Bovine fertility. UW-Platteville's 2026 Summer Undergraduate Scholars took on an incredibly diverse range of research topics this year, getting a head start on building the skills they'll need to be successful in graduate school and beyond. Each year, faculty select 10 students to receive $5,000 stipends to spend their summer on campus researching topics connected to their majors. This year's projects included deep dives on a Wisconsin woman who posed as a man so she could enlist in the Union Army; how sports gamblers think; how the protein in a cow's system can predict how soon she'll ovulate after giving birth.

Balancing military duty with online coursework, Lucas Anderson’s commitment to excellence has earned him the honor of LAE valedictorian this December.

The university made impressive gains across several key categories, reinforcing its commitment to academic excellence, accessibility and service to veterans.

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.

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.

UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County will serve as host for the Central Wisconsin Veteran’s Summit, co-sponsored by the UW-Platteville School of Business and the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, May 3. 

Three University of Wisconsin-Platteville student veterans will complete their college careers with more than a diploma. In addition to earning their master’s degrees this spring and summer, they will also graduate as members of the S.A.L.U.T.E. Veterans National Honor Society.

A recent $143,000 gift from the family of Robert “Bob” and James Wright will enhance opportunities offered at UW-Platteville's Wright Center for Non-Traditional and Veteran Students.