Campus Stories

  1. UW-Parkside alumnus returns to campus as visiting sociology professor

    Photo of UW-Parkside alumnus Martel Pipkins returning to his alma mater to teach as a visiting sociology professor

    November 26, 2019

    Martel Pipkins remembers not being all that into high school, but a visit to UW-Parkside changed his outlook. His visit inspired him to graduate from Milwaukee’s Bay View High School in 2005 and then from UW-Parkside four years later. Taking his journey full circle, Martel returned to UW-Parkside this fall as Dr. Martel Pipkins, a […]

  2. Ribbon-cutting for new UW-Platteville hydroponics student-managed business

    Ribbon-cutting ceremony at UW-Platteville for new hydroponics student-managed business

    November 1, 2019

    Students at UW-Platteville are gaining access to fresh lettuce grown on campus year-round through a new hydroponics student-managed business. The 1,500-square-foot hydroponics space, built and operated solely by students, will supply nearly all lettuce used by UW-Platteville Dining Services. When in full production, 6,000 plants are grown using 25 gallons of water daily – a 95% water […]

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