Campus Stories
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UW Oshkosh spring 2020 grads celebrate virtual commencement
June 19, 2020
It’s a day—and spring—unlike any other. The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh held its 146th spring commencement May 16 with its first-ever virtual ceremony. The online event honored the academic achievements of students from the Fond du Lac, Fox Cities and Oshkosh campuses. About 1,670 candidates for associate, bachelor’s and graduate degrees were saluted in an […]
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Congratulations, UW-Milwaukee Class of 2020!
June 19, 2020
Eighty members of the UW-Milwaukee Class of 2020 share their favorite memories, standout moments, reflections on graduating during a worldwide pandemic and advice for future Panthers. Congratulations, UWM Class of 2020! We can’t wait to watch you walk across the stage at UWM’s rescheduled commencement ceremony on Oct. 10 at the UWM Panther Arena. Thank […]
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UW-Madison Spring Commencement 2020
June 18, 2020
UW-Madison’s Spring Commencement featured remarks by student leaders, Chancellor Rebecca Blank, deans, and keynote speaker, author James Patterson. Watch Meet the Grads #UWGrad Spring commencement 2020: A virtual party heard round the world
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UW-La Crosse ‘Couch Commencement’
June 17, 2020
UWL held virtual ceremony prior to potential in-person event They didn’t celebrate in the La Crosse Center as originally planned. But the more than 1,700 UW-La Crosse students who attended the Saturday, May 16, commencement still got recognized that morning — and they and their families could participate from the comfort of their own couch. […]
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Video: UW-Green Bay spring 2020 seniors express their gratitude
June 16, 2020
UW-Green Bay Spring 2020 seniors reflect on their favorite memories and challenges and share their personal gratitude. To help stop the spread of COVID-19, UW-Green Bay rescheduled the 2020 Spring Commencement ceremony to Saturday, August 22, 2020. Let’s celebrate these seniors—now and in August!
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UW-Eau Claire celebrates more than 1,400 spring 2020 graduates
June 15, 2020
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is celebrating 1,433 students who will complete academic degrees at the conclusion of the spring 2020 semester.UW-Eau Claire’s spring commencement ceremonies, initially scheduled for May 23, have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. An in-person commencement ceremony for spring graduates is being planned for Friday, Oct. 2, as part […]
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UW-Platteville instructor finds innovative way to deliver criminal justice course during COVID-19 crisis
June 9, 2020
During the COVID-19 crisis, University of Wisconsin-Platteville faculty and staff have risen to the challenge by adapting and designing novel ways of realigning course delivery to ensure students continue to receive an outstanding, rigorous education, including hands-on learning experiences. One instructor who developed an innovative way is Dan Román, lecturer of forensic investigation at UW-Platteville, who modified […]
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UW-Stout online labs in computer networking keep students on track
May 19, 2020
University of Wisconsin-Stout junior Joshua Ferkans misses seeing his professors and fellow students while studying computer networking and information technology this semester. UW-Stout is using alternative learning methods because of the COVID-19 virus. However, his CNIT laboratory class moving to an alternative learning method went smoother than the Roberts resident expected and had some added benefits to […]
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UW-Parkside offers DIY scene painting kits for final projects
May 14, 2020
UW-Parkside Theatre Arts Associate Professor Jody Sekas has adapted his scene painting class not just by channeling his inner Bob Ross and showing the students the joy of painting through online videos, but also by going above and beyond by sending them what they need to finish the class. Sixteen students are currently enrolled in […]
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UW Oshkosh art students, faculty show ability to adapt in unusual spring semester
May 11, 2020
Leslie Walfish is witnessing it now, how those in the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh art department are making the best of the circumstances brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. As director of the Allen Priebe Gallery and an art instructor, her spring semester was upended when classes moved off campus last month. In a way, […]