1. Energized: Industry leader gears up with UW–Oshkosh Electrical Engineering Tech program

    Photo of UW-Oshkosh students partnering with Switchgear Power Systems (SPS), headquartered in Winneconne, WI

    A University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh engineering program and a regional manufacturer of electric power protection units are collaborating to create a pipeline of highly skilled, locally-rooted talent and sustain mutual growth, innovation and long-term success. Switchgear Power Systems (SPS), headquartered in Winneconne, WI, creates electric power protection units known as switchgears—used across the globe in transmission and […]

  2. UWO economist, students sized up AirVenture’s $257 million economic impact on Fox Valley region

    Photo of EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin

    A University of Wisconsin—Oshkosh economist has helped scientifically gauge the economic firepower of EAA AirVenture’s annual aeronautical blockbuster, while giving students a co-pilot role in the study. A new economic impact analysis done by Professor David Fuller with key survey assistance from his students, shows a total economic impact of $257 million for the Fox […]

  3. Building bridges, expanding expression: UWO civic dialogue, free speech efforts earn national partners, standing

    The University of Wisconsin—Oshkosh (UWO) and its distinctive centers are stepping up their game when it comes to cultivating civic engagement, healthy democracy and student involvement not only on campus but also in the community and Fox Valley region. It was a banner academic year. And 2025-26 looks to build on new distinctions, designations and […]

  4. UWO’s dino doc among team to discover new human-height pterosaur

    Photo of a rendering of a speculative life restoration of the Infernodrakon hastocollis dinosaur as it is foraging. (Illustration by Jun-Hyeok Jang as it appeared in a recent edition of the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology.)

    As prehistoric creature names go, “Infernodrakon” (i.e., “dragon from hell”) is—if you’ll pardon the pun—fire. Credit a University of Wisconsin—Oshkosh professor as part of the team of paleontologists to discover this new species of pterosaur, the winged reptiles that coexisted with Tyrannosaurus rex and other dinosaur species about 67 million years ago. The new-to-us creature’s […]

  5. UW-Green Bay, UW-Oshkosh part of the New North “Growing Roots, Finding Wings” campaign | New North

    Photo of mascots: Campaign will emphasize value of college, its long-term impact on individuals, regional economy.

    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 […]

  6. UWO instructor earns state Higher Ed Distance Educator of the Year award

    Photo of UWO's Paul Sager

    Teaching virtual classes has allowed a University of Wisconsin—Oshkosh instructor to connect with high school students from rural locales around Wisconsin. Paul Sager, a lecturer at the University of Wisconsin—Oshkosh, recently was surprised as he received a distinguished honor from the Wisconsin Association of Distance Education Networks for his virtual instruction for high school students. […]

  7. UWO student-entrepreneur’s AI-powered map for people with mobility challenges tops Culver pitch contest

    Photo of Chaewon Yoon, a UW-Oshkosh computer science major, pitching Curb Map for Culver pitch contest. The AI-powered map is designed to help people with mobility challenges. (Photo credit: UW-Oshkosh)

    Volunteer work helping people with disabilities inspired a computer science major’s cutting edge idea that claimed top honors at the recent Culver Business Model Competition at University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh. Chaewon Yoon pitched Curb Map—an innovative, AI-powered platform designed to transform 2D images and drawings into high-precision 3D models while elevating the quality of raw, amateur […]

  8. Health care partners, UWO nursing students team up in ‘crucial conversations’ role-playing workshop

    Photo of Jamin Homan, director of patient safety for ThedaCare, addressing a large group of student nurses at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh.

    In freshly launched careers, new nurses are bound to find themselves in pressure-filled situations and sometimes difficult conversations with patients, patient families or even co-workers. To prepare nursing students for that reality—and to facilitate a welcome dose of experiential learning alongside representatives from a spectrum of regional and state health care partners, including ThedaCare, Aspirus […]

  9. UW-Oshkosh research benefits metal recycling company

    Photo of UW-Oshkosh student Tyler Peskie analyzing water samples for Sadoff Iron & Metal Company

    Wisconsin-based Sadoff Iron & Metal Company has offered scrap metal recycling for more than 70 years. It collects non-ferrous metals and ferrous scrap, auto salvage, electronics recycling, and other materials at multiple sites in Wisconsin and Nebraska. Sadoff then provides ISO-certified recycled metal to steel mills and local foundries. The company prides itself on its sustainable practices, […]

  10. More than 1,000 middle/high students dive into UWO math contest, get a taste of college

    Photo of middle school students solving math contest problems (UWO)

    The buzz started early at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh. By 8 a.m., buses from 30 school districts across the state began unloading more than 1,000 middle and high school students on campus, their chatter and excitement echoing across academic buildings and hallways.   Students from Sabish Middle School, Fond du Lac, challenge themselves in a Face-Off […]