UW-Oshkosh
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UWO Students Conduct R&D for Wisconsin-based Whirl-Pak
February 21, 2024
Water research can result in a lot of plastic waste. High-quality sample collection — such as that for researching emerging contaminants like perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — requires sterilized containers that, unfortunately, can’t be reused or even recycled in most cases. Is there an economical and efficient way to reduce the waste? Product engineers […]
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UW Oshkosh 1 of 14 in nation to earn prestigious undergraduate research mentorship award
February 16, 2024
UW Oshkosh has been chosen as one of 14 higher education institutions nationwide, and the only in Wisconsin to receive a prestigious Beckman Scholars Award supporting undergraduate research. The award’s $156,000 will support six scholar-mentor pairs in chemistry and the life sciences. Two scholars will be named per year for the three-year award term. “Undergraduate […]
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UW Oshkosh students earn top honors at Model UN conference in Germany
January 31, 2024
For six University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students, it was a Thanksgiving break they’ll remember forever. Last month the small group traveled from Oshkosh to Germany to represent UW Oshkosh at a National Model United Nations conference. Held Nov. 19-25 in Erfurt, Germany, it marked the first international trip in the more than 50-year history of […]
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UW Oshkosh launches new School of Informatics
January 11, 2024
Regional business and community leaders helped kickstart the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh’s new interdisciplinary School of Informatics Tuesday morning during the Chancellor’s Executive Breakfast at the Culver Family Welcome Center. UW Oshkosh College of Business Dean Frank Braun explained how the innovative school will bring together a matrix of programs from across colleges and gathered […]
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Titans soccer makes supportive IMPACT in Oshkosh girl’s cancer journey
December 4, 2023
A 9-year-old has an entire team of support—like a troop of older sisters—as she completes cancer treatments. “We were super excited to have Hallie Johnson join our team this year through (the program) Team IMPACT,” said UWO Women’s Soccer Head Coach Erin Coppernoll. “This was such a great way to connect and be real with […]
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Next-gen nursing: New tech investments at UW Oshkosh help prepare healthcare workforce of the future
November 14, 2023
Now more than ever nursing students at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh have opportunities to prepare for healthcare environments of tomorrow with the top technology of today. Both undergraduate and graduate students for years have gained hands-on experience in the College of Nursing’s Simulation Training Center. But recent investments in new technology—including virtual reality—have expanded […]
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UWO journalism grad, now working ‘dream job’ at Meta, earns Outstanding Young Alumni Award
October 27, 2023
There are two simple reasons Brody Karmenzind has been described as the most popular alumnus from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh advertising, multimedia journalism and public relations (AMP) department. There’s the successful career in the tech industry. And there’s his passion for giving back. “Why is he so popular? Because he’s a big deal at […]
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UWO’s Clow Academic Complex renovation provides modern center for teacher education
October 20, 2023
A $27 million renovation of the education building at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh’s Clow Academic Complex is complete and providing the latest in teaching and learning. Linda Haling A ribbon-cutting and rededication of the Clow building at 845 Algoma Blvd., is planned Thursday, Sept. 28, with University leaders, students, faculty and staff joined by regional […]
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Lake life: UWO students learn research skills while combating that ubiquitous blue-green algae
October 4, 2023
Ten student researchers learned how to collect data while discovering the value of a multidisciplinary approach to tackling a serious ecological issue this summer as part of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh’s Winnebago Pool Lakes Harmful Algal Blooms Project. The endeavor is funded by a $1.6 million National Science Foundation grant. Learn more from the […]
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UWO’s new automation engineering degree to boost manufacturing in region
August 25, 2023
A new automation engineering degree at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh fills a significant manufacturing need in Wisconsin for engineering professionals with programming skills. UW Oshkosh is the first in the UW System to offer the program, which complements UWO’s existing engineering technology offerings and boosts research, economic development, entrepreneurship and sustainability in northeastern Wisconsin […]