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Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026

We hope you enjoyed a wonderful holiday season. Our first edition of 2026 looks back on the year that was and ahead to the spring semester and the return of the Warhawk family to our campuses.

Student jumps of excitement during Paint It Purple tradition.

2025: UW-Whitewater Year in Photos

What a year at UW-Whitewater in 2025! Our visual storytellers captured memorable moments and stories over the past calendar year of our students, faculty and staff — and their successes — on the Whitewater and Rock County campuses and our local communities.

Year in Photos
 

Upcoming Events

For a full list of campus events, visit our campus calendar.

Graphic of the new vintage collection from the UW-Whitewater Bookstore.

Just launched: Shop the Vintage Collection 

We’re thrilled to share a project that has been in the works for some time. The UW-Whitewater Bookstore and University Marketing and Communications partnered with Jennifer Motszko, library associate director, to uncover original university logos from the 1970s and carefully refresh the artwork for today. 

The result is a limited, uniquely curated collection that blends decades of campus spirit with modern style. This collection celebrates the legacy that makes UW-Whitewater the place to be — then, now and always. The Vintage Collection is available in store and online.

Shop the collection
 
Photo of casino items at Winterfest event.

Friday, Jan. 30: Winterfest at the UC 

Get excited, Warhawks! This year’s Winterfest: Casino Night will take place Friday, Jan. 30, from 7-10 p.m. at the University Center and is free to all students. Join us for a fun night filled with casino-style games, karaoke, trivia and more as well as snacks, mocktails, photo opportunities and chances to win big. Can’t wait to see you there! 

Winterfest: Casino Night
 
Photo of the University Center during a snow day.

Registration open: Warhawk Success Conference 

Registration for the Warhawk Success Conference is now open! Join us on Friday, Feb. 27, in the University Center to learn about ways to foster cross-campus relationships and support students throughout every stage of their journey. This conference is a free event open to all UW-Whitewater staff and faculty. Space is limited and registration is required.

Warhawk Success Conference
 

Student achievements

We distribute dozens of achievements through our Merit platform each year. Is there a student achievement out there that you believe is worthy of further recognition? Please e-mail umc@uww.edu to submit your idea.

Graphic of three athletes who earned All-American Honors

Fall student-athletes earn All-America honors 

Three Warhawks were named All-Americans for the 2025 fall season.

Football
Men's soccer
Volleyball
Photo of Hyer Hall during the winter

Sociology student represents UW-Whitewater at state conference

Lily Portmann-Kranz, a sociology major from Winneconne, represented the university at the 2025 Wisconsin Sociological Association conference on Nov. 14 in Menomonie. 

Wisconsin Sociological Association
Student presenting for undergraduate research

Undergraduate researchers recognized for fall work 

More than 60 Warhawks conducted undergraduate research during the fall 2025 semester, including nearly 30 who earned grants to do their work. 

Undergraduate Research
Grant recipients
 

Warhawk Proud

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Kudos

Kudos to Jodi Simek, international student services manager, who was named an external affiliate at the Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia at UW-Madison. Jodi Simek »

Maria holds an award as she is recognized in Beloit, WI

Kudos to María Elena White, senior lecturer of world languages and cultures, who, as president of the nonprofit organization La voz de Beloit, was one of two recipients of the City of Beloit’s official proclamation recognizing the city’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at the City Council meeting of Sept. 15, 2025. She accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Latino community of Beloit.

Warhawks in the News

D’Arcy Becker, professor of accounting, and He Li, associate professor of finance and business law, were each recently featured in WalletHub articles. D’Arcy Becker » | He Li »

Mary Pratt, administrative assistant in the College of Letters and Sciences, was recently featured in the Daily Jefferson County Union. Pratt is a Black Hawk Artist and Roycroft Renaissance Artisan, or artist who is a master in their artform. Mary Pratt »

 

Additional Events

College of Arts and Communication event schedule

The Young event schedule

Warhawk Athletics event schedule

In the UC: University Center event schedule

Worksite Wellness web page (faculty/staff)

 
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