University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

Mackenzie Robertson, a student at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA), is the university's first-ever member of the United States Space Force, which is responsible for the country's military operations in space.

Students from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater recently completed first aid/CPR training with the university's police department.

Two students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and one student at UW-Whitewater at Rock County will serve as student commencement speakers at the university's upcoming spring ceremonies.

Eight students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at Rock County served on the campus's Student Government Association (SGA) during the 2024-25 academic year.

Nine students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater earned awards for their involvement and excellence in the University Honors Program (UHP) for the 2024-25 academic year.

Six students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater served on the executive board for the school's Honors Student Association during the 2024-25 academic year.

Students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater who serve on the Hawk Squad play an integral role in welcoming new students and families to the university.

A total of 84 students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater are serving as Peer Mentors during the 2024-25 academic year, assisting as resources to students who are new to the university.

Eight students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater serve on the university's Segregated University Fee Allocation Committee (SUFAC), a committee that makes key decisions on the allocation of funding to different groups and initiatives on campus.

A total of 70 students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater completed the CPR/AED training course through the university's police department during the fall 2024 semester.

Growth and perseverance are among the words Milwaukee native Jordyn Robinson uses as he reflects on his undergraduate experience at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. "I've gained an understanding of what it means to be a professional, what it means to be inclusive, and what it means to think about others outside of yourself," said Robinson, who is earning a Bachelor of Arts in journalism with an emphasis in advertising and a minor in sports management. Robinson will share his inspiring story as the student speaker for UW-Whitewater's 2024 December commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14.

A total of 28 students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater work in key roles for the university's admissions department. These students play a crucial role in serving prospective students and their families and provide perspective into the Warhawk experience.

Hannah St. Louis, an art education major at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater from Watertown, was named the Wisconsin Art Education Association (WAEA) Student of the Year.

A total of 26 students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater are Campus Safety Officers (CSOs) on the Whitewater campus for the 2024-25 academic year.

A total of 11 students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater are part of the 2024-25 Dean's Advisory Council for the College of Letters and Sciences.

A total of 14 students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater serve on the school's 2024 Homecoming Steering Committee. Programming will be held October 27-November 2 in Whitewater.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater hires more than 140 student leaders in University Housing to serve as resident assistants each year.

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students Blake Erwin and Gabriel Gotcher have been named student campus leaders for the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership's "Bridging the Divide" initiative for the 2024 fall semester.

Hannah Smith, a communication major at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, took the words of her mother to heart when she was recently recognized for her generosity in front of a national audience at a premium sports awards show. On July 11 in Los Angeles, Smith was honored as a winner of the Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award at the 2024 ESPY Awards for her efforts to create opportunities for athletes with disabilities in and around her hometown of Richmond, Virginia.

Six students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater have served on the executive board of the Honors Student Association (HSA) during the 2023-24 academic year.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's University Honors Program (UHP) announced its student award recipients for the 2023-24 academic year.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater announced its 2023-24 peer mentors. Most serve in the role during the fall 2023 semester.

Charlie Shilhavy, a music major at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, was named the 2024 recipient of the Student Exemplary Service Award from the American String Teachers Association (ASTA) as part of the organization's Student Chapter Awards. He will be honored at the ASTA National Conference on March 20-23 in Louisville, Kentucky.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's First Year Experience office has announced the 2024 Hawk Squad.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater announced its 2023-24 Segregated University Fee Allocation Committee (SUFAC).

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's College of Business and Economics announced its Dean's Advisory Council for the 2023-24 academic year.

Seven University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students serve on the Dean's Advisory Council in the College of Education and Professional Studies for the 2023-24 academic year.

A total of 15 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students serve on the Dean's Advisory Council for the College of Letters and Science for the 2023-24 academic year.

A total of 29 students from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will serve as Campus Safety Officers during the 2023-24 academic year.

Three University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students attended the Wisconsin Nonprofit Summit on July 27-28 in Milwaukee.