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Reggie Lawrence reflects on the way UW-Whitewater helped inspire his education career

April 24, 2026

Lawrence, who earned a B.S. in elementary education in 1990 and an M.S. in curriculum and instruction in 1992 will share his inspiring story as commencement speaker at the May 2026 commencement ceremony at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 16.

Investment professional Peter Glerum shares how UW-Whitewater helped forge his successful career

April 24, 2026

Peter Glerum, who earned a BBA in management computer systems from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 1990, will share his inspiring story as keynote speaker at the May 2026 commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16.

UW-Whitewater student speaker chases storms — and a career in conservation

April 24, 2026

This spring, Wolf, a 2022 graduate of New Lisbon High School, is earning a B.S. in environmental science with an emphasis in geosciences with a minor in general business and a certificate in geographic information systems.

Student speaker Cade Stowe shares how UW-Whitewater helped him see a disability as a superpower

April 24, 2026

Cade Stowe will share his inspiring story as a student speaker for UW-Whitewater’s 2026 commencement ceremony at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 16.

Student speaker Joseph Balistreri has built bridges at UW-Whitewater

April 24, 2026

Balistreri, a 2021 graduate of Lakeside Lutheran High School in Lake Mills, will share his inspiring story as the student speaker for UW-Whitewater’s May 2026 commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16.

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UW-Whitewater to host Special Olympics State Summer Games for fourth straight year

April 24, 2026

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is set to welcome thousands of Special Olympics Wisconsin athletes, volunteers, and fans to the Whitewater campus for the fourth consecutive year.

Primed by immersive experiences, UW-Whitewater art student, alums earn international recognition

April 23, 2026

Hands-on learning at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater translated into real-world recognition alongside world-class artists for students and alums working with metals and jewelry.

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Back-to-back: UW-Whitewater’s Enactus chapter wins second straight national title

April 23, 2026

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Enactus chapter earned its second straight national championship at the Enactus United States 2026 National Exposition.

Groundbreaking for Winther, Heide halls April 17

April 20, 2026

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater officially broke ground on the renovation of Winther and Heide halls on April 17, 2026.

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Pieter deHart named UW-Whitewater provost

April 17, 2026

Chancellor Corey King announced the appointment of Pieter deHart as the next provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

UW-Whitewater adds lettermark logo to Warhawk athletics brand

March 31, 2026

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has unveiled a lettermark logo to enhance and expand the visual identity of Warhawk Athletics while honoring its longstanding tradition of athletics excellence.

UW-Whitewater announces 2026 Founders Day Award recipients

March 24, 2026

Six individuals who have achieved exceptional professional success or have made significant contributions to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater are being honored as the university proudly celebrates its 158th anniversary in April.

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Bolstered by scholarships, first-gen Warhawk driven to help peers

March 11, 2026

As a first-generation college student, Marco Cortes-Lema appreciates how the university sets students up for success. Resources offered to first-gen students and accounting majors — like workshops and guest speakers — demonstrate the support that Cortes-Lema values so highly.

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Warhawk alum finds niche in science writing

March 11, 2026

Monica Cull, a University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduate from Hartford, Wisconsin, has always considered herself a writer. Having been drawn to writing travel blogs and other forms of journalistic writing since she was young, she knew that she wanted to go into a career that would allow her skill with words to flourish.

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In-school partnership benefits UW-Whitewater students, local community

February 26, 2026

The best way to learn how to change lives is to start doing it now. For a future speech-language pathologist, there’s a monumental difference between reading about textbook “intervention strategies” and actually helping a child master reading and math.

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UW-Whitewater launches artificial intelligence major

February 02, 2026

As part of its continued effort to prepare its graduates for in-demand jobs that serve workforce needs in the region, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has launched a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence major, effective in the fall of 2026.

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UW-Whitewater simulation offers speech pathology and social work students critical hands-on experience

January 30, 2026

A realistic simulation where faculty and staff role-play patients, care givers, police officers and relatives gives students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater a unique experiential learning opportunity where speech difficulty plays a key role.

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UW-Whitewater honored nationally for deep-rooted community impact

January 16, 2026

At the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, community connection goes beyond the words in a mission statement.

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2025: UW-Whitewater Year in Photos

January 14, 2026

Relive some of the top stories — and moments — from 2025 through the lenses of Craig Schreiner, our campus photographer and writer, Salmai Valadez, our digital media specialist, and Kyle Winter, our campus video storyteller.