Andrew Hoeft took his job working at a grocery store and turned it into an innovation that could change the industry. That is the opinion of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization (CEO), which awarded Hoeft the first-ever Disruptive Student Innovator of the Year award at its national conference in Chicago.

The following local students have been selected as University of Wisconsin-Whitewater McNair Scholars.

A select number of student-athletes from around the nation were chosen to attend the prestigious NCAA Student-Athlete Leadership Forum in Dallas in November, including the following students from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater:

The practice gyms at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater are filled with the dribble, swish, and crash of Warhawk wheelchair basketball teams as they prepare for the new season. The men’s and women’s teams both won national championships last season, and they’ll face tough competition at a home tournament Nov. 16 and 17 at Kachel Fieldhouse. The following residents are scheduled to play:

The following local students have been named University of Wisconsin-Whitewater peer mentors:

With more than 2,400 new students on campus this fall, the First Year Experience office knows how important it is to make a great first impression. That’s where the Hawk Squad comes in. Nine upperclassmen, including the following local students, are on this year’s squad:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater volleyball team finished the 2012 regular season by winning second place in conference. The team is ranked eighteenth in the nation. The Warhawks, now 24-10, will compete in the WIAC Tournament Nov. 2-3 in Stevens Point. As the No. 2 seed in the tournament, UW-Whitewater earns a bye in the first round and will face the winner of the matchup between UW-Stout (No. 6) and UW-Eau Claire (No. 3). Local Warhawks include:

The following local students are preparing with their UW-Whitewater cross country team for the championship portion of the season:

The following local students are preparing with their UW-Whitewater cross country team for the championship portion of the season:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater golf team recently completed a successful 2012 season, taking first place at the North Chicago, Oshkosh and Whitewater tournaments. The team had a chance to go to nationals in Florida, but lost to UW-Stout by one stroke at the WIAC tournament at Bull’s Eye Country Club in Wisconsin Rapids on Oct. 7. Local players contributing to the strong season include:

The UW-Whitewater women's soccer team clinched the 2012 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference title with a 4-0 win over UW-Stevens Point Saturday at Fiskum Field in Whitewater. The Warhawks are now 12-4-1 overall and 7-0-0 in league play. The following local women are on the 2012 roster:

The following students were named Warhawk Ambassadors by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Shawn Shillcox, a freshman business major at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, was named a finalist of one of the most prestigious awards in high school football.

Each residence hall on the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus is welcoming not only new students, but also a new staff of resident assistants to help on-campus residents with everything from homework to social living. “Students selected for the RA position are simply the best of the best. They excel both academically and socially,” said Trelana Daniel, an assistant director of residence life. There are 122 resident assistants, including:

A program offered to incoming students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is giving participants a jump-start in campus involvement. U-Lead is a three-day program offering first-year students diversity training, involvement opportunities and a chance to find a group of friends before the academic year begins. Eighty-three people participated, including the following local students:

More than 40 students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater presented their findings at fall Undergraduate Research Day, held Sept. 20 in the James R. Connor University Center, including the following local students:

With the fall semester underway, the Whitewater Student Government (WSG) executive board has taken on the responsibilities of governing the more than 12,000 students who attend UW-Whitewater. WSG’s role is to actively assess and serve the needs of UW-Whitewater students by providing an open forum atmosphere as well as being a bridge between students, student leaders and campus administration. “Many students don’t realize the impact WSG has on this campus,” said Jan Bilgen, WSG adviser. “This executive board works directly with the chancellor, helping to make every decision from menu options to building remodels, like the University Center.” Local students named to the executive board include:

More than 40 students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater presented their findings at fall Undergraduate Research Day, held Sept. 20 in the James R. Connor University Center, including the following local students:

From spirit competitions to the parade, this year’s homecoming events at UW-Whitewater will focus on literacy among American children. “Story Time with Willie” Homecoming runs Oct. 10 – 20, and will shower campus in children’s literature, from classic tales to modern favorites. With only a few weeks to go, the student-led Homecoming Steering Committee is busy organizing and planning. “These volunteers commit to extensive training and to creating a homecoming experience that is unforgettable,” said Kimberly Clarksen, leadership adviser. “Their goal is to create memories for all students that will connect them to UW-Whitewater for years beyond graduation.” Local students on the committee include:

Seven UW-Whitewater students have been elected to the executive board of the 2012-13 Residence Hall Association, which oversees 13 residence halls on campus and two apartment buildings that house students. “The seven students that have been elected to these positions are really the cream of the crop,” said Terry Tumbarello, associate director of residence life. “UW-Whitewater has more than 4,300 students living on campus. These seven officials have been selected from that group not only for their grades and ability, but for their exceptional leadership skills.” This year’s board members are:

The following residents were named to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team.