Warhawk Weekly Archives
More than 1,500 graduates crossed the stage Saturday to receive their degrees during morning and afternoon commencement ceremonies at Kachel Fieldhouse inside the Williams Center.
UW-Whitewater will celebrate the achievements of its graduates on Saturday, May 17, and Tuesday, May 20, as proud families and friends gather for the 2025 spring commencement ceremonies on the Whitewater and Rock County campuses.
Plans to renovate Winther Hall, home of UW-Whitewater’s College of Education and Professional Studies, and Heide Hall are officially underway. Renderings of interior and exterior spaces have been finalized by the university and Somerville Architects + Engineers.
The Warhawk men’s bowling club claimed the 2025 United States Bowling Congress Intercollegiate Team Championship on April 14-19 in Las Vegas to finish off an impressive season, when it swept the conference, national club, and national collegiate championships.
The Rock County campus recently opened its Creative Studio, a versatile multimedia space where students, faculty, staff and community members can record and stream podcasts, music or videos. Trevor Rees, lecturer of communication and theatre arts, is helping bring the space to life to enhance student success.
After an intensive three-year review process, the UW-Whitewater Police earned national accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), which is widely considered the gold standard in public safety. UW-Whitewater joins UW-Madison as one of two Universities of Wisconsin to achieve the professional status.
March was a month of national titles for UW-Whitewater student-athletes and teams. Warhawk gymnasts Tegan Haberstock and Paige Magel shared the individual national championship on the balance beam at the 2025 National Collegiate Gymnastics Association Division III Championship to lead the team to a national runner-up finish, and men’s club bowling won the 2025 Collegiate Club National Championship tournament for the team’s third national title in the last seven years.
Seven members of the Warhawk family will be recognized for their professional achievements and/or contributions to UW-Whitewater as Distinguished Alumni Award winners at the Founders Day Celebration on April 26 inside the University Center.
Join Chancellor Corey A. King for the annual State of the University this Tuesday, March 18, at 10 a.m. in the University Center Hamilton Room. Celebrate the achievements of UW-Whitewater faculty and staff and learn key university updates from leaders around campus.
Alum Lisa Werner, a dedicated music educator and band director, goes above and beyond to inspire her students. From playing a purple trombone in zero gravity to exploring Antarctica as a National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellow, her passion for education brings unique and enriching experiences to the classroom.
As a member of the Warhawk family for nearly 30 years, Roger Yin values empowerment of students to maximize learning in his classroom and outside of it. The professor of information technology earned the W.P. Roseman Excellence in Teaching Award in 2024.
The Symphonic Wind Ensemble will present its Carnegie Hall program this Sunday, March 2, at 3 p.m. in The Young. On March 11, the group will once again make history as it presents its third performance in the New York City concert hall, one of the world’s most famous venues! The ensemble was the first-ever university band to perform there, and no other school has performed there more than once.
UW-Whitewater is partnering with the Universities of Wisconsin for “Mascots on Main,” a social media campaign showcasing the strong relationships between the universities and businesses around the state. Last month, Chancellor Corey King and Willie Warhawk visited eight Whitewater businesses to deliver Universities of Wisconsin window decals and thank them for their support of the university.
UW-Whitewater Associate Professor of Chemistry Steven Girard, at left in photo, is one of three recipients of the 2024 Universities of Wisconsin Innovation Grant. Girard plans to work with students and community partners to build technology that would produce better, more cost-effective bioactive glass-silicide coatings for use in biomedicine and aerospace.
UW-Whitewater was recently ranked among the top 70 in the nation in six categories among more than 1,800 schools surveyed by the U.S. News & World Report, which released its 2025 Best Online Programs rankings. Programs in the College of Business and Economics account for five of the categories.
A recent study by UW-Whitewater's Fiscal and Economic Research Center (FERC) revealed the university's incredible impact on Wisconsin. UW-Whitewater and its alumni — more than 38,000 currently working in the state — contribute $1.4 billion to Wisconsin's economy each year.
UW-Whitewater campus photographer Craig Schreiner selected 12 of his most memorable photos from the 2024 calendar year. It’s a showcase of what makes our university unique.
UW-Whitewater’s December 2024 commencement ceremony was held Saturday at the Williams Center. Proud family, friends, administrators, and faculty cheered and recognized more than 800 graduates.
More than 800 students will receive their degrees this Saturday, Dec. 14, at 10 a.m. at the 2024 December commencement ceremony inside Kachel Fieldhouse at the Williams Center.
If you are graduating in two weeks and have landed a job or a promotion, earned admission to graduate school or started a company before commencement, join us Monday, Dec. 2, between 2:30 and 6:30 p.m., or Tuesday, Dec. 3, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Have your photo taken professionally and posted to our Hired Before Graduation social media campaign. No appointment is needed — we’ll see you there!
Marketing students Alma Diaz-Cosme and Maribel Rodriguez embraced the power of shared experiences — and a resulting fast friendship — to make the most out of their time as Warhawks. Both transferred to the Whitewater campus after starting at Rock County.
As UW-Whitewater recognized its students, faculty and staff who have served or are serving in the military during Veterans Week, Military Times announced that it ranked the university as one of just four schools in Wisconsin in the top 150 of its 2024 Best for Vets ranking — the largest and most comprehensive ranking of the best schools for military service members and veterans in the nation.
UW-Whitewater is excited to announce the creation of the Harold M. Perry ’33 and Margaret A. Perry Endowed Faculty Chair! This $2 million gift will support a selected UW-Whitewater faculty member or members to tackle complex issues, develop long-term solutions, and positively affect Wisconsin’s economy and student success.
A busy Homecoming Week included student games and activities, alumni reunions and events, the parade and football game, and more.
Join us Nov. 4-8 as we celebrate National First-Generation College Celebration week with a reception, pop-up exhibit, tabling on both campuses, and more. A kick-off ceremony outside Roberta’s Art Gallery at noon on Monday, Nov. 4, will feature Chancellor Corey A. King and other first-gen students, faculty, staff, and alumni. A pop-up exhibit in the University Center showcases the portraits and stories of nine proud first-gen Warhawks. Help us celebrate the 36% of current students who are first-gen!
Over the summer, four UW-Whitewater students visited Antigua, Guatemala, for meetings, workshops and cultural immersion with ProChapina, a nonprofit organization that supports and empowers Guatemalan women through professional training and service. The university’s American Marketing Association and Enactus chapters are working to make the business sustainable.
Are you graduating this December? If so, your deadline to apply for graduation to be included in the commencement program is this Thursday, Oct. 17. Apply for graduation through your WINS account.
Cybersecurity, a growing major at UW-Whitewater, took center stage last week as the Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) visited with Warhawk students, faculty and staff, and community members on Wednesday, Oct. 2, to discuss the important career field.
Discover internships and full-time job opportunities for students and alumni with more than 175 employers at the Fall Hawk Internship and Career Fair for all majors this Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Williams Center Fieldhouse. Faculty and staff are also encouraged to network with employers. Check Handshake for more information or contact Career Services at career@uww.edu. View schedule >>.
Applications are now open to audition for student commencement speaker. All those graduating in December 2024 are eligible to compete for this honor.
Preliminary numbers show a steady growth in enrollment here at UW-Whitewater. According to figures released today by the Universities of Wisconsin, UW-Whitewater is one of eight universities to show enrollment growth.
Six Warhawks earned gold medals for Team USA by winning the men’s wheelchair basketball competition at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Team USA defeated Great Britain 73-69 in Saturday’s final. On the women’s side, former Warhawk Mariska Beijer led Team Netherlands to the gold medal. Team USA, which included two former Warhawks and was coached by Christina Schwab, manager in the First Year Experience office, earned the silver medal. (Photo courtesy of Juan Murillo/USOPC)
UW-Whitewater held welcome events for students, faculty and staff prior to the start of the 2024-25 academic year. Check out some of the sights and sounds from this year’s slate of events on the Whitewater and Rock County campuses.
Chancellor Corey A. King invites you to start the new academic year with Warhawk pride. Recognize faculty and staff members, enjoy the company of colleagues and friends, and learn key university updates this Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 10 a.m. in Young Auditorium. A campus cookout will immediately follow in the James R. Connor University Center Hamilton Room.
To continue our commitment to students and student success, UW-Whitewater will launch One Stop, an information and one-on-one support resource for students on the Whitewater campus, on August 19. The office, which will serve as an extension of many campus services, will be located in room 129 of the University Center. Student Success Coaching will also be available for students within this space. More information about One Stop will be released in the coming weeks – please contact onestop@uww.edu with any immediate questions.
For the eighth consecutive year, UW-Whitewater is a College of Distinction, a national honor that recognizes campuses for exceptional teaching and dedication to student success. This year, the university is one of only three colleges in Wisconsin — and the only public university in the state — to be awarded a badge in military support, one that recognizes an institution’s efforts to support and cultivate the skills that military students bring to the classroom, all while helping them achieve their personal and professional goals.
More than 1,400 students received their degrees on Saturday as graduates crossed the stage into the next chapter of their lives at the spring commencement ceremonies on the Whitewater campus. Join us in congratulating these Warhawks on social media by viewing a highlight video and photos from the event.
Help celebrate our graduating students who participated in our Hired Before Graduation campaign. Check out the photos and leave a message of congratulations and encouragement on Facebook. Our May 2024 graduates will be crossing the stage this Saturday, May 11, in the fieldhouse. Congratulations, Warhawks!
For the 13th consecutive year and the 20th time overall, UW-Whitewater’s American Marketing Association chapter retained its status as International Chapter of the Year. Nine students and four faculty members turned in award-winning performances at the 2024 AMA International Collegiate Conference on April 11-13 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Help us create a culture of preventing sexual violence on our campus by being a part of It’s on Us week. This week-long event, held in the University Center concourse, provides awareness and prevention education. As part of the programming, UHCS Interpersonal Violence Prevention will host a special presentation by Michael Domitrz at 5 p.m. in Summers Auditorium on Thursday, April 25. Domitrz, an alum who was the 2023 May commencement speaker, will speak about consent, respect in relationships, and bystander intervention.
UW-Whitewater will have an impressive presence at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Eleven current or former Warhawk student-athletes or coaches will represent Team USA, and four other former Warhawks will compete for their native countries.
UW-Whitewater’s Department of Special Education, a program unique in the state with its mission to prepare professionals to become change agents in their support of individuals with disabilities and their families, has been named a recipient of the 2024 Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents Teaching Excellence Award.
Fall registration time is here! Students, your registration time is available in WINS. To access the fall 2024 course offerings, log into your WINS account and navigate to “Classes & Schedules,” followed by “Class Search and Enroll,” and select “Fall 2024.”!
Congratulations to the Warhawk men’s wheelchair basketball team, which claimed the 2024 National Wheelchair Basketball Association title with a 74-67 victory against Arizona in Saturday’s final! It’s UW-Whitewater’s 14th national championship in the program’s history!
The largest business school in Wisconsin is celebrating 110 years offering business education and 25 years offering online courses and degrees during the 2023-24 academic year.
UW-Whitewater celebrated its first-ever graduates in the online Master of Science in Education in Early Childhood Education Policy program at the university’s December commencement.
In the presence of UW-Whitewater faculty, staff, students, alumni and distinguished guests, Corey A. King was inaugurated as the 18th chancellor of the university on Friday, Feb. 23, at Young Auditorium.
Warhawks, let’s come together to celebrate the inauguration of Corey A. King, Ed.D., as the 18th chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Inauguration events include the ceremony at 2 p.m. in Young Auditorium and a reception at 3 p.m. in the James R. Connor University Center.
Discover internship and full-time job opportunities for students and alumni at the three-day Spring Hawk Career Fair for all majors on Tuesday-Thursday, Feb. 13-15, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the University Center. More than 140 employers will be present. Faculty and staff are also encouraged to network with employers. Check Handshake for more information or contact Career Services at career@uww.edu or 262-472-1471 with any questions.
The UW-Whitewater Campus Garden, led by the sustainability office under the direction of Wes Enterline, has been named a recipient of the 2024 Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents Diversity Award. The team will be recognized at this Friday’s Board of Regents meeting in Madison.
For the second straight year, UW-Whitewater will welcome Special Olympics Wisconsin athletes and coaches to campus for the State Summer Games. The event is scheduled to take place June 6-8, 2024. A fundraiser for the Special Olympics, the 25th annual Polar Plunge, will be held in Whitewater on March 9.
Terry Tumbarello, executive director of University Housing, won the William B. Sweet Distinguished Service award from the Upper Midwest Region-Association of College and University Housing Officers (UMR-ACUHO). Tumbarello, who is in his 26th year at UW-Whitewater, leads a team of nearly 500 people who serve Warhawk students.
More than 600 Warhawks received degrees Saturday at Kachel Fieldhouse. Proud family and friends gathered to celebrate the achievements of graduating students at the ceremony, which was presided over by Chancellor Corey A. King.
We are set to celebrate the achievements of our graduates at 10 a.m. this Saturday, Dec. 16, as proud families and friends gather for the 2023 December commencement ceremony. Approximately 620 students will cross the stage to receive their degrees. The ceremony, about two hours long and presided over by Chancellor Corey A. King, will be held at Kachel Fieldhouse in the Williams Center.
The UW-Whitewater Department of Music once again bestowed its annual gift of music and beauty to the campus and surrounding community on Saturday, Dec. 2. The concert, held in the Young Auditorium, raises funds for music scholarships as it celebrates the season.
So proud of our UW-Whitewater Marching Band for igniting Lambeau Field! These Warhawks performed a halftime show on Sunday, Nov. 19, that was pure musical adrenaline – filled with energy and enthusiasm!
Angie Carchesi has shown impressive versatility and talent in digital media during her time at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She has won awards from the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and the Wisconsin Community Media for her TV and radio work. And now she has added a national award to an already impressive list of accolades.
First-gen students are proud trailblazing students whose parents did not earn a four-year degree. More than one-third of the Warhawks on the Whitewater campus and more than one-half on the Rock County campus are first-generation! The annual First-Generation College Celebration on Nov. 8 commemorates the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and promotes postsecondary access, retention, and completion for today’s limited-income, first-generation college students.
Warhawk Pride was on full display as we enjoyed "Once Upon a Homecoming," UW-Whitewater’s Homecoming 2023 celebration. We showcased our talent, enjoyed a bonfire with fireworks, strutted down Main and marked a day of victory in the George Chryst Memorial Bowl, with the Warhawks securing the Miner's Axe Trophy over UW-Platteville.
Join us for a fairytale of a time as we celebrate Homecoming 2023 on the UW-Whitewater campus now through Oct. 28! We’ll combine old with new, friends with family — and reminisce and make new memories as our spirited student and alumni traditions continue. This year’s theme is Once Upon a Homecoming. Join us for daily events such as trivia, bingo, talent show, and the homecoming parade, or cheer the Warhawks on game day. Check us out on social media @UWWHomecoming. Happy Homecoming, Warhawks!
It’s almost time for UW-Whitewater students to register for their spring 2024 classes. While your registration time won't be available until Oct. 23, you can take proactive steps to ensure a smooth registration process. To access the spring 2024 course offerings, log in to your WINS account and navigate to “Classes & Schedules,” followed by “Class Search and Enroll,” and select “Spring 2024.” Check your email for important advising information and contact your academic advisor for assistance in selecting spring courses. Freshmen can contact the AAEC office at 262-472-4646, or make use of our drop-in advising hours for direct assistance.
Unstoppable energy at UW-Whitewater's Family Fest fueled a weekend filled with laughter, games and unforgettable memories! From indoor games to tailgating to a record 20,113 fans packing Perkins Stadium, campus was buzzing with Warhawk pride.