Graduation
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UW-Green Bay: One working mom’s homework—kids, COVID and a BSN
January 30, 2023
Without question, Lisa Pawlak is driven. As one of the hundreds of students graduating this winter at UW-Green Bay’s commencement ceremony, Lisa’s path to earn her bachelor of science in nursing speaks to the tenacious, problem-solving nature of a UW-Green Bay student. Lisa has completed her degree while working full time as a registered nurse […]
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UW-Stevens Point biochemistry graduate combines love of research, health care
January 25, 2023
Chloe Gulbronson is intrigued by biochemistry and the molecular mechanics of disease. Her father’s profession, physical therapy, and a disease diagnosis triggered her interest at a young age. “I’m fascinated by the human body,” said Gulbronson, Wautoma. When she was age 10, her dad was diagnosed with cancer. After observing his care team, she decided […]
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Blugold’s research aims to better prepare future teachers to instruct students with disabilities
January 20, 2023
Maura Laesser saw the passion of special education instructors while she was a classroom assistant as a high school student, and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire senior has developed a similar devotion to the profession as she prepares to graduate this month. Laesser, a dual major in elementary education and special education and inclusive practices, […]
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UW-Green Bay: One working mom’s homework—kids, COVID and a BSN
December 22, 2022
Without question, Lisa Pawlak is driven. As one of the hundreds of students graduating this winter at UW-Green Bay’s commencement ceremony, Lisa’s path to earn her bachelor of science in nursing speaks to the tenacious, problem-solving nature of a UW-Green Bay student. Lisa has completed her degree while working full time as a registered nurse […]
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Future teacher hopes to make a difference in nearby classrooms and around the world
December 21, 2022
When Maisee Yang graduates from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire this month, she will take with her a long list of goals that she hopes to accomplish during her future teaching career. An elementary education major with a teaching English as a second language (TESOL) minor, Yang wants to find a job teaching fifth-eighth graders, […]
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UW-Parkside Ranked #4 in Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report
October 17, 2022
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside has been named a top performer among public Midwest regional colleges and universities for social mobility by U.S. News & World Report, a metric that recognizes Parkside’s success in supporting economically disadvantaged students throughout their journeys to graduation. UW-Parkside is the fourth ranked public higher education institution across 12 states in […]
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Recent UW-Platteville grads set to make an impact in growing field of plant breeding and biotechnology
August 16, 2022
Garrett Larsen had a passion for plant biotechnology even before he enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Thanks to the Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship Program through BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute and Promega, he had his first real exposure to research before college, which validated his decision to pursue it professionally. Larsen said that UW-Platteville’s Soil and Crop […]
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UW-Platteville announces plans to address substitute teacher shortage
February 14, 2022
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville School of Education announced a plan to help address the critical shortage of substitute teachers in the state by offering current UW-Platteville students an opportunity to have an associate degree conferred, while in the process of earning their bachelor’s degree, in order to meet the state’s substitute teacher eligibility requirements. Wisconsin requires substitute […]
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UW-Eau Claire Blugold excited to begin teaching career despite ongoing pandemic
February 9, 2022
“I was around 5 years old, and I made my basement into my first classroom and taught silly little lessons to my stuffed animals and Polly Pockets,” says Holzmann, who graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in December 2021. “For as long as I’ve had a working memory, I’ve known I wanted to be […]
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Destination education: 69-year-old graduates with summa cum laude honors
January 18, 2022
Education has been the vehicle to a better life for Mickey Peasley. Last month, the soon-to-be 70-year-old earned her bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. It’s a journey that has spanned decades and is far from finished. “Every time I went back to school, my life got better,” said Peasley. “Every time […]