Biology

Sifri recognized as outstanding professional academic advisor

Christine O Bellport — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:57:19 +0000

Sifri recognized as outstanding professional academic advisor

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.

Christine O Bellport Mon, 07/14/2025 - 09:57

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How UW-Platteville is committing to make rural healthcare first in its class

Christine O Bellport — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 19:02:15 +0000

How UW-Platteville is committing to make rural healthcare first in its class

UW-Platteville is addressing the healthcare gap in rural areas by training a new generation of physician assistants. Through a unique partnership with UW-Madison, students gain hands-on experience in local healthcare settings, preparing them to meet the growing needs of underserved communities.

Christine O Bellport Fri, 12/06/2024 - 13:02

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NSF-funded Plant Biotechnology Boot Camp brings high school students to campus

Alison S Parkins — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 18:49:30 +0000

NSF-funded Plant Biotechnology Boot Camp brings high school students to campus

Eight high school students from the tri-state area recently participated in the Plant Biotechnology Boot Camp held at UW-Platteville. The week-long residential camp offered hands-on learning opportunities in the areas of plant biotechnology, genetics, molecular biology, plant pathology and microbiology.

Alison S Parkins Mon, 08/19/2024 - 13:49

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Out of the classroom and into the stream: How fish sampling teaches UW-Platteville biology students conservation

Christine O Bellport — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 19:26:32 +0000

Out of the classroom and into the stream: How fish sampling teaches UW-Platteville biology students conservation

Biology students learn a unique way to test the health and well-being of a local stream on the UW-Platteville campus. Electrofishing amps up the education process by taking students outdoors and into a real-world scenario.

Christine O Bellport Tue, 06/25/2024 - 14:26

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Wright honored with Faculty Appreciation Award

Alison S Parkins — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 13:24:40 +0000

Wright honored with Faculty Appreciation Award

Dr. Kristopher Wright, professor of biology at UW-Platteville, is being recognized with the 2023 Nimocks Family Faculty Appreciation Award.

Alison S Parkins Wed, 07/05/2023 - 08:24

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Summit focuses on rural health care needs, collaborations

Alison S Parkins — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 16:23:48 +0000

Summit focuses on rural health care needs, collaborations

The 91��-Platteville hosted the third Tri-State Regional Health Care Summit on April 14, welcoming more than 70 major stakeholders in the region to discuss challenges and needs in rural health care. Co-sponsored by Scenic Rivers Wisconsin Area Health Education Center, the event was the third summit hosted by UW-Platteville in the past six years.

Alison S Parkins Mon, 04/17/2023 - 11:23

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UW-Platteville, UW Oshkosh partner to introduce new pathway to nursing degree

Alison S Parkins — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 21:30:15 +0000

UW-Platteville, UW Oshkosh partner to introduce new pathway to nursing degree

UW-Platteville and UW Oshkosh signed an agreement to offer a unique 3+1 dual bachelor degree program, providing UW-Platteville students with a pathway to earn a bachelor’s in nursing, while saving time and money. The new program hopes to address the significant shortage of healthcare professionals in Wisconsin and the tri-state region.

Alison S Parkins Fri, 03/03/2023 - 15:30

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Inaugural Healthcare Scholarship event surprises seven students with scholarships

Alison S Parkins — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 14:38:49 +0000

Inaugural Healthcare Scholarship event surprises seven students with scholarships

The College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture recently hosted its inaugural Healthcare Scholarship event, awarding $1,000 scholarships to seven students who have been admitted for fall 2023.

Alison S Parkins Tue, 02/28/2023 - 08:38

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UW-Platteville student to present research on evening bat

Alison S Parkins — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 20:24:29 +0000

UW-Platteville student to present research on evening bat

One UW-Platteville student spent her summer learning about bats and researching whether the species of bat Nycticeius humeralis, commonly referred to as the evening bat—which has historically stayed south of Wisconsin—may now be found in the Platteville area.

Alison S Parkins Tue, 02/21/2023 - 14:24

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UW-Platteville launches collaborative physician assistant program

Alison S Parkins — Wed, 11 May 2022 14:11:04 +0000

UW-Platteville launches collaborative physician assistant program

After several years of planning, UW-Platteville's collaborative Master of Physician Assistant Studies program is officially open to applicants, with the first cohort scheduled to begin in summer 2023. The program will allow UW-Platteville students to earn a degree through UW-Madison’s nationally-recognized Master of Physician Assistant Studies program, while remaining on the UW-Platteville campus to complete the coursework.

Alison S Parkins Wed, 05/11/2022 - 09:11

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