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UW-Whitewater December commencement set for Dec. 13

December 03, 2025

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will hold its 2025 December commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13.


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Undergraduate research launches UW-Whitewater alum into dream career

December 01, 2025

Undergraduate research launches UW-Whitewater alum into dream career


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Biology bird cam delivers entertainment, learning opportunities

December 01, 2025

Biology bird cam delivers entertainment, learning opportunities


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UW-Whitewater commencement speaker Mark Perry reflects on his father’s legacy

December 01, 2025

Mark Perry will be serving as commencement speaker at UW-Whitewater’s 2025 commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13.


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Student speaker Samuel Bardales made the most of his Warhawk journey

December 01, 2025

Samuel Bardales will serve as the student speaker at UW-Whitewater’s 2025 commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13.


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Born Learning Trail connects early learners to literacy in Whitewater

November 24, 2025

Born Learning Trail connects early learners to literacy in Whitewater


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Hired Before Graduation “Where Are They Now?”: Stephanie Staszak

November 20, 2025

Staszak was hired before graduation in May 2013 with one teaching position and two production roles, all touching on what she learned as a theatre major with a double minor in dance and arts management.


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UW-Whitewater shines a light on first-generation Warhawks

October 28, 2025

UW-Whitewater shines a light on first-generation Warhawks


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UW-Whitewater recognizes First Citizens State Bank with Regents Business Partnership Award

October 27, 2025

UW-Whitewater recognizes First Citizens State Bank with Regents Business Partnership Award


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Chancellor King named a top executive by Milwaukee Business Journal

October 27, 2025

Chancellor King named a top executive by Milwaukee Business Journal


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Transfer student success a priority at UW-Whitewater

October 20, 2025

Transfer student success a priority at UW-Whitewater


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Warhawk earns statewide Gaarder Award for music excellence

October 09, 2025

Warhawk earns statewide Gaarder Award for music excellence


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UW-Whitewater leads Wisconsin public universities in student experience, social mobility, according to The Wall Street Journal

October 03, 2025

UW-Whitewater leads Wisconsin public universities in student experience, social mobility, according to The Wall Street Journal


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UW-Whitewater adds degree program to elevate health professionals

September 24, 2025

UW-Whitewater adds degree program to elevate health professionals


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Warhawk-led team a finalist in national AI business competition

September 18, 2025

Three UW-Whitewater students will compete in the finals of Texas A&M University’s National Undergraduate Pitch Competition.


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UW-Whitewater faculty named Fulbright Scholars in Colombia, Belize

September 18, 2025

UW-Whitewater faculty named Fulbright Scholars in Colombia, Belize


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UW-Whitewater awarded grant to provide water-related experiential learning opportunities

September 17, 2025

UW-Whitewater awarded grant to provide water-related experiential learning opportunities


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Mercyhealth Medical Sciences Hub to support healthcare education at UW-Whitewater’s Rock County campus

September 15, 2025

Mercyhealth Medical Sciences Hub to support healthcare education at UW-Whitewater’s Rock County campus


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UW-Whitewater surpasses 12,000 students, welcomes the largest freshman class in a decade

September 09, 2025

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater continues to see steady enrollment growth across both of its campuses as they welcome their largest freshman class in a decade.


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UW-Whitewater at Rock County launches online program to graduate more licensed teachers in Wisconsin

September 02, 2025

UW-Whitewater at Rock County launches online program to graduate more licensed teachers in Wisconsin.


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Hired Before Graduation “Where Are They Now?”: Miguel Aranda

August 20, 2025

Miguel Aranda truly embodies what it means to be a Warhawk for life. He earned both his bachelor’s and master's degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.


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Hired Before Graduation “Where Are They Now?”: Robyn McGinnis

July 25, 2025

McGinnis, who grew up in nearby Elkhorn, cherished the relationships she made at the university leading up to her graduation in 2015 with a B.S. in liberal studies.


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Math alum Chris Bitz finds his fit in actuarial science

July 14, 2025

Chris Bitz, who earned a B.S. in mathematics in 2023, was a four-year member of the Warhawk men’s track and field team. Now he is thriving as an actuarial analyst for Nationwide in downtown Milwaukee.


Nine College of Distinction badges with the words national honor nine years running.

Colleges of Distinction highlights UW-Whitewater support of international students

July 04, 2025

For the ninth consecutive year, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has been named among the Colleges of Distinction.


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UW-Whitewater physical education alums named National Teachers of the Year

June 18, 2025

Of the five National Teachers of the Year announced this spring by SHAPE America — the professional development and advocacy organization for physical education, health education, and adapted PE — two of them called UW-Whitewater home as undergraduate students.