Veterans /news/index.php/ en UW-Platteville celebrates climb in U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges Rankings /news/index.php/uw-platteville-celebrates-climb-us-news-world-report-2026-best-colleges-rankings <span>UW-Platteville celebrates climb in U.S. News &amp; World Report 2026 Best Colleges Rankings</span> <div> <a href="/news/uw-platteville-celebrates-climb-us-news-world-report-2026-best-colleges-rankings" hreflang="en"><img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2025-09/Rankings.jpg?itok=hh6dYnva" width="220" height="124" alt="“These rankings reflect the extraordinary dedication and hard work of our faculty, staff and students, as well as our unwavering commitment to providing accessible, high-impact education,” said Chancellor Tammy Evetovich of UW-Platteville." title="“These rankings reflect the extraordinary dedication and hard work of our faculty, staff and students, as well as our unwavering commitment to providing accessible, high-impact education,” said Chancellor Tammy Evetovich."> </a> </div> <div><p>The university made impressive gains across several key categories, reinforcing its commitment to academic excellence, accessibility and service to veterans.</p> </div> <span><span>Christine O Bellport</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-09-24T10:17:03-05:00" title="Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - 10:17">Wed, 09/24/2025 - 10:17</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/uw-platteville-celebrates-climb-us-news-world-report-2026-best-colleges-rankings" rel="tag" title="UW-Platteville celebrates climb in U.S. News &amp; World Report 2026 Best Colleges Rankings" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about UW-Platteville celebrates climb in U.S. News &amp; World Report 2026 Best Colleges Rankings</span></a></li><li></li></ul> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:17:03 +0000 Christine O Bellport 2988 at /news A lifetime of service and dedication to those who served our country /news/index.php/lifetime-service-and-dedication-those-who-served-our-country <span>A lifetime of service and dedication to those who served our country</span> <div> <a href="/news/index.php/lifetime-service-and-dedication-those-who-served-our-country" hreflang="en"><img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2025-06/JeanneC.jpg?itok=rg7pYx5y" width="220" height="124" alt="Chancellor Tammy Evetovich presents an award to Robinson on November 21, 2024, in recognition of 40 years of dedicated service to UW-Platteville." title="Chancellor Tammy Evetovich presents an award to Jeanne Robinson on November 21, 2024, in recognition of 40 years of dedicated service to UW-Platteville."> </a> </div> <div><p>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.</p> </div> <span><span>Christine O Bellport</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-06-19T15:20:46-05:00" title="Thursday, June 19, 2025 - 15:20">Thu, 06/19/2025 - 15:20</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/index.php/lifetime-service-and-dedication-those-who-served-our-country" rel="tag" title="A lifetime of service and dedication to those who served our country" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about A lifetime of service and dedication to those who served our country</span></a></li><li></li></ul> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 20:20:46 +0000 Christine O Bellport 2950 at /news UW-Platteville honors fallen service members, shares stories /news/index.php/uw-platteville-honors-fallen-service-members-shares-stories <span>UW-Platteville honors fallen service members, shares stories</span> <div> <a href="/news/uw-platteville-honors-fallen-service-members-shares-stories" hreflang="en"><img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2024-11/Memorial%203.jpg?itok=ka4OEpOj" width="220" height="124" alt="UW-Platteville Memorials" title="Memorials for the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps program and one honoring the life of Major Christopher Splinter, located between Warner and Royce halls"> </a> </div> <div><p>Thanks to the collaborative efforts of alumni, faculty and staff, the 91-Platteville is sharing the stories of the more than 70 fallen service members who attended UW-Platteville. Mac Kolar, a 1969 graduate of UW-Platteville and retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel, spearheaded this project, researching and writing the biographies and stories of the fallen.</p></div> <span><span>Alison S Parkins</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-11-07T08:15:51-06:00" title="Thursday, November 7, 2024 - 08:15">Thu, 11/07/2024 - 08:15</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/uw-platteville-honors-fallen-service-members-shares-stories" rel="tag" title="UW-Platteville honors fallen service members, shares stories" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about UW-Platteville honors fallen service members, shares stories</span></a></li><li></li></ul> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:15:51 +0000 Alison S Parkins 2865 at /news From boots to books: UW-Platteville’s commitment to veterans in higher education /news/index.php/boots-books-uw-plattevilles-commitment-veterans-higher-education <span>From boots to books: UW-Platteville’s commitment to veterans in higher education</span> <div> <a href="/news/index.php/boots-books-uw-plattevilles-commitment-veterans-higher-education" hreflang="en"><img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2024-08/VetCover.jpg?itok=FAzVTKFc" width="220" height="124" alt="Raising of the American flag on the UW-Platteville campus." title="Raising of the American Flag on the UW-Platteville campus. "> </a> </div> <div><p>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.</p> </div> <span><span>Christine O Bellport</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-08-09T11:51:17-05:00" title="Friday, August 9, 2024 - 11:51">Fri, 08/09/2024 - 11:51</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/index.php/boots-books-uw-plattevilles-commitment-veterans-higher-education" rel="tag" title="From boots to books: UW-Platteville’s commitment to veterans in higher education" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about From boots to books: UW-Platteville’s commitment to veterans in higher education</span></a></li><li></li></ul> Fri, 09 Aug 2024 16:51:17 +0000 Christine O Bellport 2836 at /news Wisconsin Veterans Summit coming May 3 to Baraboo Sauk County campus /news/index.php/wisconsin-veterans-summit-coming-may-3-baraboo-sauk-county-campus <span>Wisconsin Veterans Summit coming May 3 to Baraboo Sauk County campus</span> <div> <a href="/news/wisconsin-veterans-summit-coming-may-3-baraboo-sauk-county-campus" hreflang="en"><img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2023-04/Baraboo%20campus_0.jpg?itok=chyZNaCv" width="220" height="124" alt="UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County Campus"> </a> </div> <div><p>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.&nbsp;</p> </div> <span><span>Alison S Parkins</span></span> <span><time datetime="2023-04-27T11:26:24-05:00" title="Thursday, April 27, 2023 - 11:26">Thu, 04/27/2023 - 11:26</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/wisconsin-veterans-summit-coming-may-3-baraboo-sauk-county-campus" rel="tag" title="Wisconsin Veterans Summit coming May 3 to Baraboo Sauk County campus" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Wisconsin Veterans Summit coming May 3 to Baraboo Sauk County campus</span></a></li><li></li></ul> Thu, 27 Apr 2023 16:26:24 +0000 Alison S Parkins 2661 at /news Master's degree candidates inducted into S.A.L.U.T.E. Veterans National Honor Society /news/index.php/masters-degree-candidates-inducted-salute-veterans-national-honor-society <span>Master's degree candidates inducted into S.A.L.U.T.E. Veterans National Honor Society</span> <div> <a href="/news/masters-degree-candidates-inducted-salute-veterans-national-honor-society" hreflang="en"><img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2021-06/1011180978.jpg?itok=aQMgpB83" width="220" height="147" alt="UW-Platteville veterans"> </a> </div> <div><p>Three 91-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.</p> </div> <span><span>Paul J Erickson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2021-06-29T16:35:15-05:00" title="Tuesday, June 29, 2021 - 16:35">Tue, 06/29/2021 - 16:35</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/masters-degree-candidates-inducted-salute-veterans-national-honor-society" rel="tag" title="Master's degree candidates inducted into S.A.L.U.T.E. Veterans National Honor Society" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Master's degree candidates inducted into S.A.L.U.T.E. Veterans National Honor Society</span></a></li><li></li></ul> Tue, 29 Jun 2021 21:35:15 +0000 Paul J Erickson 1937 at /news Gift to the Wright Center to enhance experience for non-traditional, veteran students /news/index.php/gift-wright-center-enhance-experience-non-traditional-veteran-students <span>Gift to the Wright Center to enhance experience for non-traditional, veteran students</span> <div> <a href="/news/gift-wright-center-enhance-experience-non-traditional-veteran-students" hreflang="en"><img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2019-12/JamesWright2.jpg?itok=r4TezhIz" width="220" height="124" alt="James Wright"> </a> </div> <div><p>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.</p> </div> <span><span>Alison S Parkins</span></span> <span><time datetime="2019-12-06T08:16:48-06:00" title="Friday, December 6, 2019 - 08:16">Fri, 12/06/2019 - 08:16</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/gift-wright-center-enhance-experience-non-traditional-veteran-students" rel="tag" title="Gift to the Wright Center to enhance experience for non-traditional, veteran students" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Gift to the Wright Center to enhance experience for non-traditional, veteran students</span></a></li><li></li></ul> Fri, 06 Dec 2019 14:16:48 +0000 Alison S Parkins 567 at /news Wright Center celebrates 5th anniversary with new programs /news/index.php/wright-center-celebrates-5th-anniversary-new-programs <span>Wright Center celebrates 5th anniversary with new programs</span> <div> <a href="/news/wright-center-celebrates-5th-anniversary-new-programs" hreflang="en"><img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2019-07/wright_center_1_0.jpg?itok=alsk_NGO" width="220" height="110" alt="The Wright Center's grand opening in 2014"> </a> </div> <div><p>The Robert and James Wright Center for Non-Traditional and Veteran Students continues to grow at the 91-Platteville since opening five years ago in April of 2014. On April 10, the center is celebrating its anniversary with an open house from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in Royce Hall. The center is inviting veteran students, non-traditional students, faculty and staff to attend.</p></div> <span><span>Bryan J Mulligan</span></span> <span><time datetime="2019-04-18T14:58:16-05:00" title="Thursday, April 18, 2019 - 14:58">Thu, 04/18/2019 - 14:58</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/wright-center-celebrates-5th-anniversary-new-programs" rel="tag" title="Wright Center celebrates 5th anniversary with new programs" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Wright Center celebrates 5th anniversary with new programs</span></a></li><li></li></ul> Thu, 18 Apr 2019 19:58:16 +0000 Bryan J Mulligan 179 at /news