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.
(see more)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.
UW-Whitewater student serving on U.S. Space Force
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.
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May 29
UW-Whitewater track and field athletes collect All-America honors
A total of 13 student-athletes with the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater track and field program collected All-America honors based on their performances at the 2025 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 22-24 in Geneva, Ohio.
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May 29
UW-Whitewater track and field athletes named all-region
A total of 16 student-athletes from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater track and field program garnered NCAA Division III All-North Region accolades from the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association thanks to performances during the 2025 outdoor season.
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May 28
UW-Whitewater softball trio named all-region
Three members of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater softball team were selected to the 2025 National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-Region Teams.
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May 27
Students complete first aid/CPR training at UW-Whitewater
Students from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater recently completed first aid/CPR training with the university's police department.
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May 27
UW-Whitewater's Ellie Johnson wins NCAA Elite 90 award
Ellie Johnson, a senior on the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater women's golf team, earned the NCAA Elite 90 award, the top academic distinction given at the 2025 NCAA Division III Women's Golf Championship in Williamsburg, Pennsylvania.
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May 23
UW-Whitewater students present at National Conference on Undergraduate Research
A total of 21 students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater presented undergraduate research projects at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research on April 7-9, 2025, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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May 23
UW-Whitewater announces Dean's List
More than 3,500 students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater earned a spot on the Dean's List for the spring 2025 semester.
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May 27
UW-Whitewater men's tennis duo qualifies for NCAA Championship
Theo Billson (Lindfield, England/BHASVIC) and Reuben Giorgio (Perth, Western Australia/Applecross) from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men's tennis team were selected to compete in the NCAA Division III Doubles Tournament, which is scheduled for May 24-26 in Claremont, California.
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May 21
UW-Whitewater student-athletes qualify for national track and field meet
A total of 15 student-athletes with the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men's and women's track and field programs will compete at the 2025 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 22-24 in Geneva, Ohio.
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May 21
Five from UW-Whitewater softball named all-conference
Five members of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater softball team earned All-Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference accolades for their performances during the 2025 season.
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May 19
UW-Whitewater's Matt Scolan selected WIAC Scholar-Athlete for baseball
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's Matt Scolan has been named the recipient of the 2025 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Baseball Max Sparger Scholar-Athlete Award.
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May 19
Nine from UW-Whitewater baseball selected all-conference
Nine members of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater baseball team garnered All-Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference honors for their performances during the 2025 season.
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May 19
UW-Whitewater's Dakota Mitchell earns newcomer award in women's track and field
Dakota Mitchell, a human performance major from Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, was selected as the 2025 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Kwik Trip Newcomer of the Year for women's outdoor track and field.
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May 19
UW-Whitewater men's tennis trio named all-conference
Three members of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men's tennis team garnered all-conference accolades as the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced its 2025 season awards.
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May 19
UW-Whitewater students inducted into nonprofit management honor society
Two students from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater earned induction into Nu Lambda Mu, an international honor society for students graduating from academic programs in nonprofit management, following the 2024-25 academic year.
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May 16
UW-Whitewater honors 82 Chancellor's Scholar-Athletes
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, in partnership with Chancellor Corey A. King, is proud to recognize 82 Warhawks as 2024-25 Chancellor's Scholar-Athletes presented by Northwestern Mutual.
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May 16
UW-Whitewater students earn three state awards for journalism
Three students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater combined to claim three awards from the Wisconsin Newspaper Association and the Milwaukee Press Club for work done in 2024.
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May 16
UW-Whitewater forensics team members qualify for national championship
Five students from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater were national qualifiers during the 2024-25 academic year as members of the Warhawk forensics team.
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May 15
UW-Whitewater students conduct undergraduate research
More than 150 students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater conducted undergraduate research during the 2024-25 academic year. Several students presented their research at events around the nation.
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May 15
UW-Whitewater baseball claims WIAC Tournament title, NCAA bid
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater baseball team earned its fourth Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Baseball Tournament championship in the last five years to punch its ticket to the NCAA Division III Baseball Tournament, which begins Friday, May 16.
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May 14
UW-Whitewater softball earns NCAA Tournament bid
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater softball team will make its third consecutive appearance in the NCAA Division III Softball Tournament starting Thursday, May 15, in Cleveland, Ohio.
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May 14
UW-Whitewater students recognized in Hired Before Graduation
More than 220 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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May 14
Three UW-Whitewater students to serve as spring commencement speakers
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.
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May 14
UW-Whitewater students initiated into Hispanic honor society
Eight students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater were selected to be a part of Sigma Delta Pi, the national collegiate Hispanic honor society, for the 2024-25 academic year.
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May 14
UW-Whitewater students initiated into German honor society
Two students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater were selected to be a part of Delta Phi Alpha, the national German honor society, for the 2024-25 academic year.
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May 14
UW-Whitewater students initiated into French honor society
Two students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater were selected to be a part of Pi Delta Phi, the national French honor society, for the 2024-25 academic year.
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May 14
UW-Whitewater at Rock County recognizes students at award ceremony
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at Rock County recognized more than 60 students at an award ceremony last week to celebrate the 2024-25 academic year.
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May 14
UW-Whitewater track and field earns 25 all-conference honors
A total of 20 student-athletes on the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men's and women's track and field teams combined to collect 25 all-conference accolades at the 2025 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 2-3 in Oshkosh.
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May 9
UW-Whitewater club softball earns second straight national title
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater club softball team earned the 2025 National Club Softball Association Division II national championship after winning the World Series last weekend in Salisbury, Pennsylvania.
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May 14