UW-Platteville

January 21, 2025

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 […]

January 10, 2025

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 […]

December 26, 2024

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 […]

December 4, 2024

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 […]

November 18, 2024

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 […]

October 23, 2024

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 […]

October 16, 2024

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 […]

September 20, 2024

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 […]

September 12, 2024

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville School of Agriculture faculty Dr. Joe Sanford, Dr. Chris Baxter and David Heimerdinger have been awarded a substantial grant from the CHS Foundation to advance the university’s precision agriculture initiatives. The grant will specifically support the enhancement of the precision agriculture course curriculum and the potential development of a precision agriculture […]

August 29, 2024

Enrolling in the Applied Engineering Technology Management program at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville offers students a unique pathway to a dynamic and impactful career across three key disciplines: engineering technology management, construction management and technology and engineering education. Formerly known as the Department of Industrial Studies, it equips students with specialized knowledge and practical skills […]