1. Gentle Jumps: UW-Platteville engineering students craft a life-changing toddler’s chair

    Photo of UW-Platteville engineering students with Gentle Jumps toddler chair they designed

    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 […]

  2. UW-Platteville and WCC Brands showcase powerful partnership

    Photo of UW-Platteville Mascots on Main visit to Wisconsin Clothing Company

    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 […]

  3. How UW-Platteville is committing to make rural healthcare first in its class

    Photo of UW-Platteville

    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 […]

  4. UW-Platteville history students explore rare artifacts

    Photo of (from left) Jacob Barrix, Dr. Andrey Ivanov, Lucas Carlson, Merlin Larsen, Broderick Livermore, Amanda Dent and Langdon Everson.

    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 […]

  5. ‘Exceptional’ talent shines as musician and engineer

    Photo of Elliott Loughney, a UW-Platteville junior civil engineering and music double major

    Elliott Loughney, a junior civil engineering and music double major, performed the first movement of Edvard Grieg’s “Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16,” with the UW-Platteville Symphonic Wind Ensemble in concert on Nov. 13. Last spring, Loughney entered the annual concerto competition hosted by the Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, the […]

  6. Bridging education and law enforcement: The success of UW-Platteville graduates at the Milwaukee Police Department

    Photo of UW-Platteville graduates: Cassie Strandberg, Evelyn Marx, Whitney Miller, Dondi Stender, Devin Woida, Tyler Krueger and Jacob Brandt. “Each graduate brings their own unique skills, personality and approach to our team,” said Milwaukee Police Forensics Services Director Ryan Orlovsky.

    To build a solid team, there must be a shared commitment to the mission and a unified vision. At the Milwaukee Police Department, one team exemplifies this: the forensics division. Seven of the 11 members are graduates of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, with 2018 alumna Cassandra Strandberg leading the way as crime scene supervisor. Strandberg’s […]

  7. Inspiring Minds: The Tri-State Undergraduate Psychology Conference

    Photo of UW-Plattevlle campus, Ullsvik Hall

    University of Wisconsin-Platteville will host the Tri-State Undergraduate Psychology Conference on Saturday, Nov. 16. Each year, the regional conference rotates between UW-Platteville, Coe College, Rockford University and Loras College. Around 100 attendees are expected to attend, including students, faculty and staff from the participating universities. The Tri-State Undergraduate Psychology Conference provides students studying psychology with […]

  8. How a training dummy demonstrates a degree in forensic investigation is a wise choice at UW-Platteville

    TV shows like NCIS and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation have popularized forensic investigation. For students considering a career in this field, a degree from UW-Platteville is an affordable investment in a future filled with ample job opportunities. UW-Platteville’s Department of Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation is the first and only public institution in Wisconsin to offer a Bachelor of Science in […]

  9. New Professional Writing Certificate designed to help students stand out in job market

    Photo of UW-Platteville campus in fall

    The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is offering a Professional Writing Certificate. The certificate, designed to complement a broad range of majors, provides students with professional writing, editing and communication skills needed to excel in many careers. “The professional writing certificate came from a need to expand our offerings to students who may not be able to major […]

  10. Driving forward: UW-Platteville student Kyle Quinn’s adapted golf and teaching journey

    Photo of Kyle Quinn, who has been working in the Lacoma Golf Shop for the past four seasons.

    As students traverse the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, each arrives with a unique story and background all their own. Many come seeking skills and experiences to launch them into a world beyond the university. Yet there are students who, simply by their presence, impart profound lessons themselves. This is the story known to […]