UW-Green Bay

July 22, 2025

Crisis is at the heart of Alex Freeman’s career—anticipating, managing and overcoming a crisis, to be exact. And he readily admits, “It’s a unique profession.” As the Emergency Management Coordinator for Waukesha County, Freeman is responsible for developing and implementing emergency response plans, coordinating with local agencies and ensuring community preparedness for various crises. “We’re […]

July 8, 2025

A new campaign which emphasizes the value of college and its long-term impact on individuals and the economic vitality of the region – ‘Growing Roots, Finding Wings’ – was launched June 6 at the New North Summit at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Area business leaders and 10 higher-education institutions have joined with New North […]

June 24, 2025

Congratulations to Jessie Kreiling who received her bachelor’s degree in Water Science this spring. When asked about how UW-Green Bay helped her to stay future-focused, she shared that regular meetings with her advisor and having a strong network of friends in similar majors ensured she was taking the right courses at the right time. “I have stayed […]

June 10, 2025

Lakeshore College and UW-Green Bay partner to create solutions to meet local workforce needs GREEN BAY, Wis. – Together, Lakeshore College and the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay announced a new program today that will allow students wishing to pursue a teaching or nursing degree to seamlessly study at both institutions. The FORWARD program supports students in the Sheboygan […]

May 20, 2025

While it’s easy in our “return on investment” higher education landscape to prioritize fields like computer science and biomedics for their direct financial rewards, students like Gage Beck at UW-Green Bay are more drawn by the call to serve. Beck’s journey into the public sector is not solely driven by financial gain but by a […]

April 22, 2025

When Maddie Mueller saw an Instagram post about a summer high school freshwater program at UW-Green Bay, she immediately applied. “I plan to go into the freshwater science field and wanted some real in-lab experiences.” says Mueller, a senior at Oshkosh West High School. “Being able to go into my freshman year of college with […]

April 11, 2025

Payton’s passion for teaching was ignited while coaching young children in the Parks & Rec program. After earning his degree in Education from UW-Green Bay, he became a sixth-grade social studies teacher. With aspirations to become a principal, Payton furthered his education by completing the Masters of Applied Leadership for Teaching and Learning program at UW-Green Bay. This program […]

April 1, 2025

Taught by industry leader Walt Melcher ’92, CEO & Founder, Expert Sales Institute Green Bay, Wis. — UW-Green Bay is excited to announce the launch of its Sales Accelerator Program, an initiative aimed at addressing a critical challenge faced by small and mid-sized businesses today. The Sales Accelerator Program empowers local businesses to sell strategically by […]

March 21, 2025

Good pay, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement all part of new collaboration Current and prospective UW-Green Bay students have a new option to earn a competitive wage while receiving tuition reimbursement and networking, training and experience in a key business sector in Wisconsin. Through the Future Leaders in Manufacturing program, regional mid-and-small-size businesses have positions available […]

March 4, 2025

If you’ve seen blue-green algae on local lakes and rivers, you’ve seen the effects of agricultural runoff — particularly phosphorus pollution. This nutrient contaminates Wisconsin’s freshwater lakes and negatively impacts water quality and safety for human consumption and aquatic life. A Freshwater Collaborative–funded project led by researchers at UW-Green Bay and UW-Madison is tackling phosphorus […]