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Cristina Cordova speaks to students in classroom.

Schuh Visiting Artist provides transformative experience for UW-Whitewater students

April 16, 2025

Schuh Visiting Artist provides transformative experience for UW-Whitewater students


Two people are in a creative studio.

Creative studio at URock builds opportunities for students

April 11, 2025

Trevor Rees is a working professional and expert in motion capture — a technology that records the movement of people or objects and is used to create realistic digital models for films and other media — but his impact reaches beyond the contents of his IMDB page.


Professor is looking at student's work.

UW-Whitewater Police Department earns national accreditation

April 08, 2025

After an intensive three-year review process, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Police Department received accreditation from a national program considered the gold standard within the profession


Medal.

UW-Whitewater announces 2025 alumni award recipients

March 17, 2025

Seven individuals who have achieved significant professional and community service success are being honored by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.


A special olympian runs through a crowd and receives high fives as they carry the ceremonial torch.

UW-Whitewater to host 2025 Special Olympics State Summer Games

March 06, 2025

For the third consecutive year, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will host the Special Olympics State Summer Games June 5-7.


Lisa Warner holding UW-Whitewater pennant.

Music educator goes to to the ends of the earth to inspire her students

February 28, 2025

Lisa Werner explores land, sea, and space to inspire her students.


Professor is in class with student.

Exchange student realizing potential at UW-Whitewater

February 23, 2025

To create music is to harness this limitless movement in a way that is personal, something that University of Wisconsin-Whitewater music major Josef Krista has a unique and deep understanding of.


Women's basketball are together cheering on eachother.

Unconditional love and basketball: Warhawk Kacie Carollo builds on family legacy

February 07, 2025

The Carollo family name is synonymous with women’s basketball — and winning — at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.


Three people work together in a lab.

UW-Whitewater chemistry professor earns UW Innovation Grant

January 30, 2025

Steven Girard, an associate professor of chemistry, was announced as one of three recipients of the 2024 Universities of Wisconsin Innovation Grant.


Photo of Katie Kuznacic and Glenn Hayes.

UW-Whitewater leaders recognized by Milwaukee BizTimes

January 28, 2025

Glenn Hayes and Katie Kuznacic earned spots on the BizTimes Media 2025 Notable Leaders in Higher Education list.


Chancellor King stands with a large group of students who are holding a paper cut out of his head.

2024 UW-Whitewater Photos of the Year

January 14, 2025

See each of Craig’s 2024 Photo of the Year selections below and enjoy his commentary on each image.


Students fill the sidewalks in the middle of campus with Hyland Hall in the background.

UW-Whitewater and its alumni contribute more than $1.4 billion to Wisconsin’s economy each year

January 13, 2025

Two new studies show the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and Warhawk alumni have a significant impact on Wisconsin’s economy.


A student works in a glove box in the chemistry lab.

UW-Whitewater chemistry student helps land U.S. patent

December 10, 2024

Chemistry major Foster Boom and associate professor Steven Girard teamed up to help file a Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) patent application.


An instructor and three nursing students are seen through a window as they stand in a simulation room with hospital beds.

Rock County nursing program builds infrastructure, skills

December 04, 2024

Two state-of-the-art nursing spaces are complete at UW-Whitewater’s Rock County campus, where the next generation of students will earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.


Monica Kelsey-Brown stands with Michelle Buckingham and Chancellor King while she holds a plaque.

Monica Kelsey-Brown named UW-Whitewater commencement speaker

November 29, 2024

Monica Kelsey-Brown has been named UW-Whitewater's commencement speaker.


A group of graduates clap at commencement dressed in caps and gowns.

UW-Whitewater December commencement set for Dec. 14

November 27, 2024

UW-Whitewater's December 2024 commencement set for Dec. 14.


Jordyn Robinson looks out a window.

Jordyn Robinson named student speaker of UW-Whitewater December 2024 Commencement

November 27, 2024

Jordyn Robinson has been named student speaker of UW-Whitewater December 2024 Commencement.


Two students pose for a photo outdoors and hold a large frame that says Warhawk Bold.

Friends thrive together at Rock County and Whitewater campuses

November 15, 2024

Alma Diaz-Cosme and Maribel Rodriguez have thrived together at the Rock County and Whitewater campuses.


A military student stands during commencement as they are recognized.

UW-Whitewater lauded for service to veterans and military students

November 13, 2024

Military Times has ranked UW-Whitewater as one of just four schools in Wisconsin in the top 150 of its 2024 Best for Vets ranking.


A graphic shows the number 1 and text that says First Gen Bold.

UW-Whitewater supports and celebrates first-generation students

November 08, 2024

UW-Whitewater supports National First-Generation College Celebration Day, which shines a light on these students and on those who support them.


A person works at a computer with the UW Credit Union sign behind them.

UW Credit Union awarded for collaboration with UW-Whitewater

October 31, 2024

UW Credit Union has been awarded the Universities of Wisconsin Regents Business Partnership Award for its collaboration with UW-Whitewater.


Mark and Harold Perry sit in the stands.

New $2 million Endowed Faculty Chair to support student opportunities

October 30, 2024

A $2 million Endowed Faculty Chair will support student opportunities.


Three students stand with a group of Guatemala children who hold a colorful banner.

UW-Whitewater AMA, Enactus students support business development in Guatemala

October 14, 2024

UW-Whitewater's American Marketing Association and Enactus chapter traveled to Guatemala to continue their work with ProChapina, a nonprofit organization.


Three Warhawks in purple shirts run in the front of a pack of cross country runners who run by flags on an outdoor trail.

Warhawk cross country duo leads from the front of the pack

October 14, 2024

UW-Whitewater's Cross Country team is poised to compete for championships and individual awards at all levels this season.


The National Cyber Director stands in front of a small crowd and talks with his hands.

White House at UW-Whitewater: National Cyber Director visits campus

October 03, 2024

The Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) visited the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater on Wednesday, Oct. 2.