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The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is home to the #warhawkfamily. Since our founding in 1868, we have inspired, engaged and transformed generations of students, as well as the communities we serve. UW-Whitewater began as a training school for teachers, and has grown into a university of more than 11,000 students with more than 100,000 alumni around the world. We are a caring campus with an entrepreneurial spirit and championship culture. We #bleedpurple.

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The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is home to the #warhawkfamily. Since our founding in 1868, we have inspired, engaged and transformed generations of students, as well as the communities we serve. UW-Whitewater began as a training school for teachers, and has grown into a university of more than 11,000 students with more than 100,000 alumni around the world. We are a caring campus with an entrepreneurial spirit and championship culture. We #bleedpurple.

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Roster set for UW-Whitewater women's track and field team

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater women's track and field team started its 2026 indoor season on Jan. 17. The outdoor season starts March 27.
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Sports - Jan 23

Roster set for UW-Whitewater men's track and field team

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men's track and field team started its 2026 indoor season on Jan. 17. The outdoor season starts March 27.
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Sports - Jan 23
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UW-Whitewater students finalists at international competition

Two students from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater were part of finalist teams for X-Culture, an international, live, real-world competition involving more than 6,000 students.
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Business/professional - Jan 14
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UW-Whitewater students recognized at regional conference

Seven students from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater were honored at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Region 3 conference on Jan. 6-10 in Madison.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - Jan 14
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Roster set for UW-Whitewater gymnastics team

A total of 28 student-athletes are set to compete for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater gymnastics team during the 2026 season, which begins Friday, Jan. 9.
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Sports - Jan 9

UW-Whitewater recognizes 2025-26 Dean's Advisory Council for College of Education and Professional Studies

A total of 11 students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater are part of the Dean's Advisory Council for the College of Education and Professional Studies.
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Leadership - Jan 7

UW-Whitewater students named Academic All-District in fall sports

A total of 21 student-athletes from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater teams were named Academic All-District by the College Sports Communicators (CSC) for the 2025 fall season.
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Sports - Jan 7
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Megan Gleisner claims UW-Whitewater Capstone Award

Megan Gleisner, a student in the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's school psychology program and native of Jefferson, Wisconsin, has earned the 2025 Outstanding Capstone Award from the university's School of Graduate Studies.
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Academic Excellence - Jan 7
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UW-Whitewater football standout named All-American

Alex Pethan (Oak Creek, Wis./Oak Creek), an offensive guard for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team, was selected First Team All-America by D3football.com.
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Sports - 2025 Dec 29
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UW-Whitewater announces Dean's List

More than 4,100 students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater earned a spot on the Dean's List for the fall 2025 semester.
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Dean's List - 2025 Dec 23

UW-Whitewater students earn top three spots at national DECA competition

Three students from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater placed among the top three at the 2025 Collegiate DECA Virtual Case Simulation competition.
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Business/professional - 2025 Dec 17

Four from UW-Whitewater football selected all-region

Four members of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team earned All-Region honors from D3football.com for their performances during the 2025 season.
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Sports - 2025 Dec 17
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UW-Whitewater students complete professional development program

A total of 23 students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater completed ConnectED, a professional development training program, as part of their student employment at the university's student union.
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Work Experience - 2025 Dec 16
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UW-Whitewater names 2025-26 Chancellor's Warhawk Ambassadors

Seven students have been named Chancellor's Warhawk Ambassadors at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for the 2025-26 academic year.
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Leadership - 2025 Dec 16
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UW-Whitewater students complete the Recognize, Respond, and Refer course

A total of 328 students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater have completed the Recognize, Respond, and Refer course, taking the first step to supporting mental health support efforts on campus.
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Leadership - 2025 Dec 11

UW-Whitewater doctoral student earns dissertation award

Steven Schilhabel, a 2024 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) program, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Dissertation Award. His dissertation, Drivers, Barriers, and Benefits of Blockchain, discusses the use of blockchain technology and the need for more research surrounding its adoption.
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Academic Excellence - 2025 Dec 8

UW-Whitewater's Cooper Re named All-American in men's soccer

Cooper Re, a criminology major from Kimberly, Wisconsin, and member of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men's soccer team, was selected as a third team All-American by the United Soccer Coaches for the 2025 season.
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Sports - 2025 Dec 5
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UW-Whitewater students recognized in Hired Before Graduation

A total of 59 students from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater were recognized for being hired or promoted by an employer, earning acceptance to graduate school, or starting their own business prior to commencement.
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Work Experience - 2025 Dec 10
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UW-Whitewater men's soccer trio selected all-region

Three members of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men's soccer team garnered all-region accolades from the United Soccer Coaches based on their performances during the 2025 season.
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Sports - 2025 Dec 5
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UW-Whitewater student-athlete named All-American in women's volleyball

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's Abbie Dix was selected to the 2025 American Volleyball Coaches Association All-America third team for NCAA Division III.
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Sports - 2025 Dec 3
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UW-Whitewater names December 2025 student commencement speaker

Samuel Bardales has been named the student commencement speaker for the December 2025 ceremony at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
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Leadership - 2025 Dec 3

UW-Whitewater announces Elevator Pitch Competition winner

Three students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater were awarded for their participation in the university's Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization (CEO) 2025 Elevator Pitch Competition.
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Business/professional - 2025 Dec 2

Sociology student represents UW-Whitewater at state conference

Lily Portmann-Kranz, a sociology major from Winneconne, Wisconsin, represented the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at the 2025 Wisconsin Sociological Association conference on Nov. 14 in Menomonie.
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Academic Excellence - 2025 Dec 2
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UW-Whitewater students earn grants for undergraduate research

Nearly 30 students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater earned grants to conduct undergraduate research during the 2025-26 academic year.
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Internship - 2025 Dec 1
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UW-Whitewater students conduct undergraduate research

More than 60 students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater conducted undergraduate research during the 2025 fall semester. Students presented their research at UW-Whitewater's Undergraduate Research Day on Nov. 20, and several will present at conferences around the nation in the coming months.
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UW-Whitewater students recognized for theatre performance

A total of 29 students from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater were part of the university's production of "Scrooge's Christmas: A Christmas Carol," which received recognition from the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF).
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2025 Nov 24

UW-Whitewater students earn first place at AMA regional conference

A total of four students from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater attended the American Marketing Association Regional Conference on Nov. 14 at Indiana University-Bloomington and earned first place in the Alliant Case Competition.
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Business/professional - 2025 Nov 24

UW-Whitewater student-athlete named women's golf conference Scholar-Athlete of the Year

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's Abbie Reiser has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Women's Golf Judy Kruckman Scholar-Athlete Award.
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Sports - 2025 Nov 21
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UW-Whitewater football collects 14 all-conference honors

A total of 13 student-athletes on the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team combined for 14 All-Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference accolades following their performances during the 2025 regular season.
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Sports - 2025 Nov 21
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UW-Whitewater volleyball duo named all-region

Two members of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater volleyball team were selected to the NCAA Division III All-Region 8 team by the American Volleyball Coaches Association.
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Sports - 2025 Nov 20
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