University News

Perspective amid change as Chancellor聽Evetovich rallies faculty and staff at annual convocation

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community

With optimism and purpose, Chancellor Evetovich set a bold tone for the year ahead, celebrating progress and unity while inspiring continued dedication to student success and well-being.


Isbister receives 2025 Dr. Carol Sue Butts Woman of the Year Award

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community, Environmental Sciences, History, Social Sciences

Dr. Dong Isbister is being recognized for her impactful work in Women's and Gender Studies, mentoring students and advancing inclusive education across campus and beyond.


2025 Carl E. Gulbrandsen Innovator of the Year Award: Dr. Nader Safari-Shad

Written By: Katie Reuscher | Published On: | Featured in: Engineering, Press Release

WiSys has named 91福利导航-Platteville Professor of Electrical Engineering Dr. Nader Safari-Shad as a 2025 Carl E. Gulbrandsen Innovator of the Year. The award is bestowed annually and presented during the WiSys SPARK Symposium.


2025 Carl E. Gulbrandsen Innovator of the Year Award: Isaac Lange

Written By: Katie Reuscher | Published On: | Featured in: Alumni, Press Release

WiSys has named 91福利导航-Platteville alum and inventor Isaac Lange as a Carl E. Gulbrandsen Innovator of the Year. The award is bestowed annually and presented during the WiSys SPARK Symposium.


Woolly groundskeepers: a sheep in lawnmower鈥檚 clothing

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community, Agriculture

By turning to sheep for sustainable landscaping, UW-Platteville is leading the way in an eco-friendly initiative that could soon be adopted across the Universities of Wisconsin system.


Future Scientists Take Root: A Week at the Plant Biotechnology Boot Camp

Written By: Chance Huberty | Published On: | Featured in: Agriculture, STEM

High school students from across Wisconsin spent a week at UW-Platteville, gaining hands-on experience and inspiration to pursue future careers in plant science and innovation.


Paruchuri selected for Wisconsin Teaching Fellow

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community, Engineering

Dr. Avinash Paruchuri has been selected for a Wisconsin Teaching Fellow to collaborate with other exceptional teachers from across the Universities of Wisconsin and from various disciplines.


UW-PLATTEVILLE RECOGNIZED AS AN AFFORDABLE COLLEGE OF DISTINCTION

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community, Press Release

UW-Platteville earned national recognition as an Affordable College of Distinction for its exceptional combination of low net costs and strong student outcomes, offering students outstanding value in higher education.


The Ethan Effect: Engineering student and gifted pianist inspires Steinway piano campaign

Written By: Carrie Van Hallgren | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community, Press Release, Arts & Culture

In memory of Ethan Squires the 91福利导航-Platteville is honoring his legacy through a campaign to purchase a Steinway Model D concert grand piano, ensuring his passion for music continues to inspire generations of student performers.


Ljumanovic honored with Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community

Dr. Leonida Ljumanovic, professor of mathematics, has received the Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence in recognition of her outstanding contributions as an educator.


UW-PLATTEVILLE RECOGNIZED AS 2025鈥2026 COLLEGE OF DISTINCTION

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Press Release UW-Platteville is proud to be recognized with multiple national awards by Colleges of Distinction for academic excellence, exceptional value and its strong commitment to student success.

Candito honored with the Nimocks Family Faculty Appreciation Award

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community, Humanities

Candito is being recognized for exemplary teaching that fosters diversity, civil discourse, student engagement and the value of a liberal arts education.


UW-Platteville senior brings Eid to life for young students through psychology internship

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Psychology

Fatema alzahra Sahak draws on her background and passion for school psychology to introduce children to the meaning of Eid through interactive, hands-on learning experiences.


Lambert Receives Academic Staff Award for Excellence at UW-Platteville

Written By: | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community, Humanities

Michael Lambert, lecturer in the Humanities Department, has been honored with the Academic Staff Award for Excellence in recognition of his outstanding service, initiative and dedication to the UW-Platteville community.


Pitch perfect: 2025 graduate shines at state research competition

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Press Release, Psychology

Reilly Klippel, a 2025 graduate, earned third place at the WiSys Quick Pitch State Final.


A year of giving: UW-Platteville sees surge in donor support

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Alumni, Press Release

The UW-Platteville Foundation and Alumni Association raised $8.7 million in philanthropic support during fiscal year 2025, with nearly 8,700 individual gifts reflecting the growing generosity and engagement of the UW-Platteville community.


UW鈥揚latteville announces six faculty fellowships funded by state-sponsored Dairy Innovation Hub

Written By: Maria Woldt, Dairy Innovation Hub program manager | Published On: | Featured in: Dairy Innovation Hub, Research

The 91福利导航-Platteville recently awarded six faculty research fellowships to increase dairy-related research capacity through the Dairy Innovation Hub initiative.


(SUSP)ense and Discovery

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: History, Arts & Culture, STEM, Research From Shakespeare to seed science to historical preservation, students in UW-Platteville鈥檚 Summer Undergraduate Scholars Program (SUSP) are turning curiosity into impactful research.

The Platteville Summer Arts Festival presents 鈥淭he Clockmaker鈥檚 Daughter鈥

Written By: Ann Farrelly | Published On: | Featured in: Press Release, Arts & Culture

The Department of Performing and Visuals Arts and the Platteville Summer Arts Festival present the musical 鈥淭he Clockmaker鈥檚 Daughter,鈥 an original musical by British composers Michael Webborn and Daniel Finn.


Bockenhauer receives Outstanding Faculty/Instructional Academic Staff Academic Advisor Award

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community, Construction Management

Bockenhauer, known for her longstanding dedication to student success, has received an award recognizing excellence in academic advising.


Sifri recognized as outstanding professional academic advisor

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Biology, Campus & Community

Nadia Sifri, a dedicated academic advisor within the Department of Biology, is being honored for her exceptional service, personal commitment and innovative contributions to student success.


Murray to Receive Excellence in Teaching Award

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community, Humanities

Dr. Dale Murray has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Alliant Energy James R. Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Award, recognizing extraordinary undergraduate teachers.


Thomas Pitcher selected for Wisconsin Teaching Fellow

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community, Humanities

Senior Lecturer Thomas Pitcher has been selected for a Wisconsin Teaching Fellow to collaborate with other exceptional teachers from across the Universities of Wisconsin and from various disciplines.


Dairy Innovation Hub spotlights Dairy Soil and Water Regeneration with Pioneer Farm鈥檚 Dennis Busch at symposium

Written By: Jamie Mara | Published On: | Featured in: Dairy Innovation Hub, Agriculture, Research

UW-Platteville scientist Dennis Busch is taking center stage in a multi-state study on how soil health and manure management impact greenhouse gas emissions, water quality and forage yield in dairy production.


Schute receives University Staff Award for Excellence

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community

Travis Schute, grounds lead at UW-Platteville, has been honored with the University Staff Award for Excellence in recognition of his outstanding service, innovation and dedication to the campus community.


A lifetime of service and dedication to those who served our country

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: 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.


Koeller to receive University Staff Award for Excellence

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community, Humanities

Sara Koeller, administrative assistant for the Department of Humanities, has been honored with the University Staff Award for Excellence.


Dr. Frayer to receive Excellence in Teaching Award

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community, STEM

Dr. Chris Frayer, professor of mathematics at the 91福利导航-Platteville, was selected as one of the recipients of the 2025 Alliant Energy James R. Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Awards.


Berglund receives Early Career Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community, Engineering

UW-Platteville has awarded Dr. James Berglund, assistant professor of geology, with the Early Career Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence.


UW-Platteville celebrates graduates at 214th commencement

Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: | Featured in: Press Release

UW-Platteville celebrated more than 900 graduates during its 214th commencement, held May 17.


Commencement of a dream: A father, Husband and first-gen Graduate鈥檚 Unconventional Path

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Online Education, Business

Jeff LaSee didn鈥檛 follow the traditional college path, but through heart, grit and the support of those who believed in him, he turned a lifelong dream into a degree and a legacy for his family.


Students put solar power to the test for hands-on learning鈥攁nd waffles

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Women in STEM, STEM

Students harness solar power to cook waffles as part of a hands-on final project, applying classroom theory to real-world renewable energy challenges.


Hardyman to receive Honorary FFA award

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Agriculture

Dr. Krista Hardyman, professor of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences in the School of Agriculture at the 91福利导航-Platteville, was selected to receive an Honorary American FFA Degree. The award is given to those who advance agricultural education and FFA through outstanding personal commitment.


UW-Platteville launches power and energy systems emphasis within MS in Engineering program

Written By: Melissa S Gavin | Published On: | Featured in: Engineering, Master鈥檚 Degree Programs, Press Release

The new power and energy systems emphasis equips engineering graduate students with the skills to tackle modern challenges in energy generation, distribution and smart grid technologies through a blend of theory and hands-on training.


Constructing victory: UW-Platteville team nails top five finish in national contest, emphasizing high-impact program

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Applied Engineering Technology Management, Construction Management

A team of construction management students tackled an intense challenge on a national stage. Their performance highlights a program that blends skill, leadership and hands-on experience.


UW-Platteville to celebrate 214th commencement May 17

Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: | Featured in: Press Release

UW-Platteville will hold its 214th commencement on Saturday, May 17 in Williams Fieldhouse, where an estimate 900 students will walk across the stage.


UW-Platteville and Southwest Tech forge new transfer pathway, streamlining business education

Written By: Dan Wackershauser | Published On: | Featured in: Press Release, Business

The 91福利导航-Platteville and Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (SWTC) announces a new transfer pathway to help regional students continue their business education.


Dr. Travis Nelson selected as Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Education

Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: | Featured in: Press Release

Following a nationwide search, 91福利导航-Platteville Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dr. Laura Reynolds announces the selection of Dr. Travis Nelson as Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Education. 

Nelson has served in the interim role for the past year and served as associate dean of the College of LAE since 2022. 


Poster Day celebrates campus research and creativity

Written By: Hannah Korell | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community, Research

The seventh annual Pioneer Creative Activities and Research Poster Day showcased more than 90 poster projects highlighting faculty, staff and student research from across the 91福利导航-Platteville.


Spirit Lake Review team to celebrate release of 2025 issue

Written By: Grant Patzlaff, LAE Writing Intern | Published On: | Featured in: Humanities

The 91福利导航-Platteville鈥檚 annual literary magazine, , will be hosting a launch party celebrating the release of its 2025 issue on Wednesday, May 7, from 5:15-7:30 p.m. in the Nohr Art Gallery. SLR is a literary magazine published every spring semester and is edited and designed by Dr.


Helios program awards students for outstanding work

Written By: Grant Patzlaff, College of LAE Writing Intern | Published On: | Featured in: Humanities

The Helios Program for Integrated Liberal Arts celebrated student excellence in writing with its inaugural Helios Awards, recognizing outstanding work across first-year and upper-level courses.


Elevating campus design through sustainability and innovation

Written By: Gaile Schwickrath | Published On: | Featured in: Engineering, STEM

Sesquicentennial Hall has earned the 2025 WI ASLA Merit Award for Large Scale Design, honoring its visionary integration of sustainable landscapes, learning spaces and community-centered planning.


A Legacy in Color: Roger Gottschalk Retrospective at Rountree Gallery

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Arts & Culture

The Rountree Gallery in Platteville is featuring the Roger Gottschalk Retrospective鈥攁 celebration of the late artist鈥檚 vibrant legacy from abstract paintings to surreal prints that reflect on humanity and the absurd beauty of life. The exhibit in the Main Gallery runs from May 8 through June 21. An Artist鈥檚 Reception will be held Friday, May 16, from 4-7 p.m.


Pioneer Players closes its season with Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind

Written By: Ann Farrelly | Published On: | Featured in: Arts & Culture

The 91福利导航-Platteville Department of Performing and Visual Arts and Pioneer Players will conclude their theatre season with Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (30 Plays in 60 Minutes). The production opens on Thursday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m. and continues with evening performances on Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m.


Global recognition, local excellence: Cybersecurity Club鈥檚 top-tier win reflects program strength

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: Cybersecurity, STEM

Not one, but two teams from UW-Platteville's Cybersecurity Club achieved a top 3% finish out of 10,000 teams in the picoCTF global competition.


Students in UW-Platteville鈥檚 Modern Russia class step outside the classroom to connect with history firsthand

Written By: Dr. Andrey Ivanov | Published On: | Featured in: History

For many people, the agony of the Russian Revolution and the breakthroughs of the Soviet MIR space station are distant events, far removed in space and time. But not for the students in UW-Platteville鈥檚 Modern Russia class.

On April 10, students in Dr. Andrey Ivanov鈥檚 History 4120 course stepped outside the classroom for a day-long field trip to the Wisconsin Historical Society, followed by the Annual Petrovich Lecture in Madison.


Collegiate Soils Team Places Third at National Contest

Written By: Dr. Chris Baxter | Published On: | Featured in: Agriculture

UW-Platteville's Collegiate Soils Team placed third among 15 universities at a national soil judging competition in Texas, where students demonstrated professional skills in soil description, classification and landform analysis.


Wisconsin student musicians head to UW-Platteville

Written By: Anne Proescholdt, Wisconsin Center for Music Education | Published On: | Featured in: Campus & Community

Thousands of dedicated middle and high school student musicians from Wisconsin and contiguous states are preparing for the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) State Solo & Ensemble Festivals. UW-Platteville will host this event on Saturday, April 26 from 8 a.m. 鈥 4:30 p.m. It will be open to the public and free of charge. 


Upcoming discussion on immigrants in the Midwest

Written By: Christine Bellport | Published On: | Featured in: History, Social Sciences

The 91福利导航-Platteville's History Department is sponsoring a discussion on the role of immigration in our region, featuring Alex Baum, director of Advocacy, Data and Learning at the .


Designing Success from Anywhere: One Student's Journey Through a Distance Mechanical Engineering Program

Written By: Melissa Gavin | Published On: | Featured in: Engineering, STEM

From factory floors to global impact, Madi Wunderli鈥檚 journey through UW-Platteville鈥檚 distance mechanical engineering program proves that earning a degree and designing a future is possible without putting life on hold.