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When Trinity Schlorf walked across the stage as the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science senior speaker last spring, few of her classmates knew she had created a piece of art that would eventually hang inside Lambeau Field. But for Schlorf, who graduated in May 2025 with a degree in mechanical engineering with a biomedical […]

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville received the exclusive honor of being named an Engineering College of Distinction. The award underscores the school’s dedication to providing a dynamic, experience-based undergraduate education for future engineers. Colleges of Distinction, an organization that emphasizes the importance of engaging educational practices, commended UW-Platteville for backing its engineering program with a well-rounded liberal arts curriculum […]

College is designed to prepare students for the next step in their lives; however, one class in the University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Health and Human Performance program takes that idea literally. In HHP 3390: Lifetime and Outdoor Activities, students are learning survival skills in a hands-on way. Combining creativity, teamwork and high-tech tools, they partnered with the Huff Family […]

In a bold investment in the future of construction, Milwaukee Tool donated more than $70,000 worth of professional-grade tools, equipment and safety gear to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Construction Management program. The donation reinforces a shared commitment to hands-on learning, innovation and workforce readiness. “At UW-Platteville, we take immense pride in providing students with a hands-on education that prepares […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse announce an innovative set of articulation agreements establishing 3+2 dual degree programs. These agreements offer students a seamless pathway to earn a Bachelor of Science in physics from UW-La Crosse and a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering, electrical engineering, industrial and systems engineering, or mechanical engineering from UW-Platteville. […]