UW-Platteville

September 26, 2025

Dr. Evan Larson, professor of environmental sciences and society at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, is the lead author of a significant publication in the “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,” one of the world’s leading scientific journals. His Indigenous and non-Indigenous co-authors (Nisogaabokwe Melonee Montano, Emily Lockling, Ashla Ojibway, Mocha Reynolds, Valerie Ross Zhaawendaagozikwe, […]

September 18, 2025

Ethan Squires was a busy mechanical engineering major and computer science minor at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, holding down a campus job and routinely taking over eighteen credits a semester. He was also a gifted pianist and trombone player who performed in multiple ensembles, composed and arranged music and played for guest artists. Ethan was […]

July 18, 2025

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville ABC Construction Management Competition Team showcased their exceptional talent by placing fourth overall in a national competition in Las Vegas that mirrors the challenges of real-world construction management. The four-person team put their leadership and project management skills to the test on a complex, multi-phase construction project. “The team had to […]

May 5, 2025

What’s happening inside a lab at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville offers a resilient alternative to food supply issues, while educating students at the same time. The hydroponics lab, located in Glenview Commons, is a shining example of how new measures can be implemented to meet the need for sustainable, local food production. The student-run facility […]

April 15, 2025

For many working adults, the dream of earning a college degree can seem out of reach. Balancing a full-time job, family responsibilities and the financial burden of higher education creates a significant barrier. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Engineering Partnerships (UW-PEP) is changing that narrative by providing a flexible, innovative path to engineering degrees. Through this model, students […]

March 3, 2025

For many working adults, the dream of earning a college degree can seem out of reach. Balancing a full-time job, family responsibilities and the financial burden of higher education creates a significant barrier. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Engineering Partnerships (UW-PEP) is changing that narrative by providing a flexible, innovative path to engineering degrees. Through this model, students […]

February 18, 2025

Emma Gunderson is a lively, happy one-and-a-half-year-old who, despite her blindness and limited hearing, finds comfort in one place: her bouncy chair. “It’s hard to put into words just how important this chair is for Emma,” said her mother, Rachel Gunderson. “She spends about a third of her day in it—it’s her safe space. She […]

February 11, 2025

The energy was palpable as UW-Platteville Chancellor Tammy Evetovich and the university’s mascot, Pioneer Pete, travelled off campus to visit a local business with deep university roots: WCC Brands Custom Apparel. The visit marked the launch of the Universities of Wisconsin’s “Mascots on Main” campaign, a statewide initiative highlighting the vital connections between UW universities […]

January 21, 2025

As a new year begins, many people set resolutions to improve their health, often by scheduling a visit to their healthcare provider. But for those living in rural areas, like Southwest Wisconsin, finding a local provider can be a challenge. This is a reality the University of Wisconsin-Platteville is working to change. With the first […]

January 10, 2025

Six University of Wisconsin-Platteville students recently had an opportunity to view rare, medieval and early modern Slavic icons at the Chazen Museum of Art in Madison. The fieldtrip was organized as part of the History 4110 course on Medieval/Early Modern Russia and Ukraine taught by Dr. Andrey Ivanov, associate professor of history at UW-Platteville. During […]